Airlines

Airline: United Airlines (UA)Aircraft: Boeing 777-200Flight #: UA2032Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)Date: February 4, 2024Duration: 4 hours, 40 minutesCabin and Layout: Premium economy class (Economy Plus), 3-4-3Seat: 41GCost: $168.90 To commemorate completing my goal of visiting every country, I had an…

Buying points and miles is generally not a great idea. But there are times when purchasing miles represents great value — and, in some cases, can potentially save you a lot of money. When it comes to travel rewards, a…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerFlight #: AC845Route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)Date: February 13, 2024Duration: 8 hours, 10 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 30 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 8KCost: 63,000 Avianca LifeMiles or $5,657 cash…

The ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is both beloved and loathed. Despite the headache of having to pay for each amenity, Spirit continues to be the airline of choice for many, including families. Ticket prices are often favorable, and with a…

Airline: Virgin Atlantic (VS)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerFlight #: VS142Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)Date: May 6, 2023Duration: 10 hours, 20 minutesCabin and Layout: Upper Class, 31 seats, 1-1-1 configurationSeat: 1GCost: 135,000 Virgin Points (plus $2,000…

Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: SQ25Route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Date: February 7, 2024Duration: 7 hours, 35 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 48 seats, 1-2-1 configuration (2 cabins)Seat: 15D (bulkhead)Cost: 60,000 Aeroplan points…

Known for flying one of the most comfortable domestic economy products in the U.S., JetBlue is often ranked as a top family-friendly airline. Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, snacks and drinks (as well as food for purchase), and plenty of…

Airline: SriLankan AirlinesAircraft: Airbus A330-300Flight No.: UL116Route: Malé (MLE), Maldives, to Colombo (CMB), Sri LankaDate: November 27, 2023Duration: 1 hour, 9 minutesCabin and Layout: 1-2-1Seat: 1KCost: $508 Rather than flying back to the U.K. after a weeklong Virgin Atlantic press…

Frontier Airlines is a growing ultra-low-cost carrier in the U.S. As such, it can be a cost-effective airline for families that don’t require additional amenities such as advanced seat selection or checked baggage allowances. Low-cost carriers aren’t for everyone, so…

Airline: Qatar Airways (QR)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9Flight #: QR260Route: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) Date: December 31, 2023Duration: 5 hours, 25 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3-3Seat: 25HCost: 20,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles + $23.45 in fees My family spent our 2-week winter break trip…

You may not have heard of start-up carrier Breeze Airways, but it’s among the fastest-growing airlines in the country. Created by JetBlue founder David Neeleman in 2021, Breeze takes a different approach compared to most other airlines. Straddling the line…

Avios are an incredibly valuable reward currency used by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways. Although each program has a unique award structure, Avios can be transferred between programs. This can provide many benefits, as each program has…

Airline: Lufthansa (LH)Aircraft: Airbus A340-600Flight #: LH430Route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)Date: January 20, 2024Duration: 8 hours, 45 minutesCabin and Layout: First class, 8 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 1GCost: 79,300 Avianca LifeMiles or from $8,543 cash Lufthansa…

Airline: Etihad AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A380Flight #: EY12Route: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)Date: January 9, 2024Duration: 7 hoursCabin and Layout: The Apartment, 9 Apartments on the upper deck, all aisle accessSeats: 4KCost: 62,500 American AAdvantage miles points per…

Airline: Turkish Airlines (TK)Aircraft: Airbus A350 (THY84U)Flight #: TK186Route: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Airport (IST)Date: January 12, 2024Duration: 10 hours, 20 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 28 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 7KCost: 31,500 Turkish Miles&Smiles miles or from…

As a low-cost carrier, Southwest does everything possible to minimize costs and create a lower-fare experience. One of the ways it does this is to put a single economy class of service on its planes. It doesn’t have to worry…

Airline: Wizz Air (W6)Aircraft: Airbus A321Flight #: W61742Route: Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)Date: December 21, 2023Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3Seat: 16CCost: 369 Danish krone (~$54) After booking a one-way vacation to Copenhagen, Denmark, I was challenged with planning…

When it comes to flying, legroom is more than just a luxury — it’s the key to a pleasant journey, especially for those longer flights. No one wants to feel like a sardine packed into a tin can, knees pressed…

Airline: China Airlines (CI)Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (B-18907)Flight #: CI16Route: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)Date: December 10, 2023Duration: 10 hours, 49 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 32 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 15LCost: 91,500 Air France-KLM Flying…

Commercial aviation is one of the most seasonal industries in the world. Typically, the busiest time of the year for airlines is from May to October. Of course, this varies depending on the exact destinations, countries, or even cities that…

American Airlines operates several service classes on its planes, each offering unique amenities designed for different types of travelers. Sometimes, there isn’t much variation between classes, so it’s important to discern between them to see which suits your next flight….