Airlines

Alaska Airlines Overview Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is an award-winning program that is valued by travelers for a couple of reasons. Frequent flyer miles are earned based on miles flown rather than dollars spent, and premium cabin awards are redeemable on…

United Airlines began rolling out its Polaris product in late 2016 when it outfitted business class cabins with new food and amenities and opened its first Polaris Lounge in Chicago. Since then, United has had repeated delays in expanding its…

Southwest Airlines Overview While Southwest started as a budget airline, today it’s one of the largest U.S. airlines. Southwest has continued to expand its offerings with flights to Hawaii and several popular international destinations, including Mexico, Central America, and the…

Every airline has its own set of fees and conditions for canceling or changing your award flights (or not — thank you, Southwest!). We’ve outlined in detail fees and restrictions for canceling or changing award flights with many popular airlines….

Changing or canceling flights is probably not your idea of a good time. Who wants to cancel a flight, especially if it’s taking you on vacation?! But when plans change, knowing your options for updating flight plans is key. To…

If you’ve ever been shopping for international flights, you may have noticed the exorbitant fees and fuel surcharges that accompany a British Airways ticket. You could end up spending hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars on these additional…

Today you’ll learn how to easily earn extra miles for many of your dining purchases for no additional cost or work. It’s called SkyMiles Dining, a program put on by Delta and managed through the Rewards Network. Delta’s SkyMiles Dining…

Flight delays and cancellations are regular occurrences in air travel. When one or the other happens, it’s important to understand your rights and what compensation you are entitled to as a result of a delay or cancellation. The U.S. and…

The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best deals available in the world of travel. While it’s not a fit for everyone, if you are a frequent Southwest Airlines flyer, it can save you a significant amount of money…

United has a pretty basic baggage policy all around, so you won’t find many surprises here. Overweight and oversized fees are on the higher side but, that being said, they’re consistent with most other major U.S. carriers. Something to note:…

Southwest Airlines is the world’s largest low-cost carrier, and it’s no wonder they’re so popular. Southwest offers some extremely low fares with the addition of standard perks like free checked bags, inflight refreshments, and award winning customer service. Want to…

Nothing can start your trip off on the wrong foot quite like a confusing and frustrating boarding process before you even get on the plane. Airlines, however, don’t seem to recognize this issue. Either that, or it’s not a major…

Southwest Airlines is an extremely popular U.S. low-cost carrier for a number of reasons. They regularly offer cheaper fares compared to other airlines, and they’re very transparent about their fees. Southwest doesn’t charge for most of your luggage (your carry-on and…

Basic Overview Airline: Emirates Aircraft: A380 Flight #: EK215 Route: DXB > LAX Date: October 25, 2017 Duration: 16hr 15 min Cabin & Layout: First Class, 14 seats, 1-2-1, lie-flat Seats: 2E, 2F Miles Used: 80,000 SPG Points per person (transferred to JAL, total of…

Basic Overview Airline: Etihad Airways Aircraft: Airbus A380 Flight #: EY 455 Route: SYD>AUH Date: October 23, 2017 Duration: 14hr 45min Cabin & Layout: Etihad Apartment, 9 Apartments on the upper deck, all aisle access Seats: 4K, 5H Miles Used: 91,000 Amex points per…

Airline: Singapore Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 777 Flight #: SQ 227 Route: (SGN>)* SIN>MEL Date: October 15, 2017 Duration: 7hr 25 min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 12 seats, 1-2-1, lie-flat Seats: 11D, 11F Miles Used: 46,750 Singapore KrisFlyer Miles per person (including SGN>SIN* since…

Basic Overview Airline: Singapore Airlines Aircraft: A330 Flight #: SQ177 Route: SGN>SIN (>MEL*) Date: October 14, 2017 Duration: 2 hr Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 30 seats, 2-2-2, angled Seats: 12H, 12K Miles Used: 46,750 Singapore KrisFlyer Miles per person (including >MEL* portion since this was 1 booking) Taxes…

Basic Overview Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Aircraft: A380 Flight #: SQ025 Route: JFK>FRA>SIN Date: October 2, 2017 Duration: 21hrs 35mins (7hrs 35mins, 1hr 50mins layover in FRA, 12hrs 10 mins) Cabin & Layout: Singapore Suites, 12-seat capacity on the lower deck, 1-2-1 Seats:…

Etihad Guest Program Overview Etihad Guest is Etihad’s loyalty program. Frequent Etihad flyers choose it for travel benefits and upgrades. Instead of joining an airline alliance, Etihad has instead decided to partner with individual airlines, including American Airlines, Air Canada,…

Along with British Airways and Aer Lingus, Spanish airline Iberia is owned by IAG. Though all 3 of these airlines use Avios as their points currency, the Iberia Plus frequent flyer program is distinct. Recently, Qatar Airways joined the Avios…

Need a few AAdvantage miles to top off your account in preparation for your next award flight? You’re in luck: there’s a super easy way to earn additional miles for shopping you’d probably do anyway! This article will tell you…