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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 AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A380Flight #: EY 455Route: SYD>AUHDate: October 23, 2017Duration: 14hr 45minCabin & Layout: Etihad Apartment, 9 Apartments on the upper deck, all aisle accessSeats: 4K, 5HMiles Used: 91,000 Amex points per person (transferred to Etihad)Taxes & Fees Paid: ~$500…

Airline: Singapore AirlinesAircraft: Boeing 777Flight #: SQ 227Route: (SGN>)* SIN>MELDate: October 15, 2017Duration: 7hr 25 minCabin & Layout: Business Class, 12 seats, 1-2-1, lie-flatSeats: 11D, 11FMiles Used: 46,750 Singapore KrisFlyer Miles per person (including SGN>SIN* since this was 1 booking)Taxes & Fees Paid: $212…

Basic Overview Airline: Singapore AirlinesAircraft: A330Flight #: SQ177Route: SGN>SIN (>MEL*)Date: October 14, 2017Duration: 2 hrCabin & Layout: Business Class, 30 seats, 2-2-2, angledSeats: 12H, 12KMiles Used: 46,750 Singapore KrisFlyer Miles per person (including >MEL* portion since this was 1 booking)Taxes & Fees Paid: $212 USD per personTypical Retail Cost:…

Basic Overview Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ)Aircraft: A380Flight #: SQ025Route: JFK>FRA>SINDate: October 2, 2017Duration: 21hrs 35mins (7hrs 35mins, 1hr 50mins layover in FRA, 12hrs 10 mins)Cabin & Layout: Singapore Suites, 12-seat capacity on the lower deck, 1-2-1Seats: 3C, 3DMiles Used: 93,500 Singapore KrisFlyer Miles…

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…

Aer Lingus AerClub launched in December 2016 as part of the Avios family with British Airways, Iberia, and other airlines. Avios are complicated: While the points are the same, which program they sit in influences your award ticket availability, options,…

Emirates Skywards Program Overview Skywards is Emirates’ loyalty program. It is popular with frequent Emirates flyers for travel benefits and upgrade options. Instead of joining an airline alliance, Emirates has several partner airlines around the world where you can earn…

JetBlue hasn’t been around as long as some of its competitors but has grown to be one of the most popular U.S. airlines. Operating since 2000 with the goal of “bringing humanity back to air travel,” JetBlue has won quite…

Branded and Partnered Credit Cards WOW air does not have a credit card partner in the U.S. and is not bookable with Amex, Chase, or Citi points. WOW air Overview Update: Wow air has gone out of business Normally we…

Air Canada’s Aeroplan program divides the world into 4 regions. Let’s take a look at each region in the Aeroplan program so you can quickly determine how many miles you will need to book your next award flight. Air Canada…

Taiwan’s EVA Air is one of the most underrated airlines in the world. Although the airline is often overlooked by flyers in favor of other, luxurious Asian carriers like Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific, EVA Air has plenty…

Air France/KLM Flying Blue uses a region-based award chart. This means that destinations are designated as part of a specific region. To determine the number of miles required for an award booking, you will need to know the region of…

If airlines have gained a reputation for taking the fun out of travel, Virgin Atlantic has worked hard to be different. The London-based airline brings a fun atmosphere to flying, and it’s obvious when flying their Upper Class product. From…

When it comes to flying across the Pacific, there are several great business class options. These include world-class airlines such as Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, and Singapore Airlines. Another airline that travelers should consider for these long-haul journeys is…