Airlines

Frontier Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier that operates routes to more than 100 destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. When you fly on Frontier, you pay a discounted fare for your ticket, but anything above and beyond…

A total solar eclipse is something that doesn’t reach the continental U.S. very often. When this year’s eclipse was announced for April 8, 2024, Delta Air Lines worked to launch 2 exclusive eclipse viewing flights. These special flights were publicly…

These days, it seems like new airlines are popping up all the time. There are new low-cost and ultra-low-cost players in Southeast Asia, Europe, regional U.S. markets, and even Iceland. Such is the case with PLAY Airlines, based out of…

If you’ve heard the term “fifth freedom flight,” you might have scratched your head and wondered what it meant. Fifth freedom flights transport passengers between 2 countries other than the airline’s home country. These routes are permitted as long as the aircraft starts…

Alaska Airlines is a Seattle-based airline often rated one of the best family-friendly U.S. airlines. The airline’s hubs are located along the West Coast and Anchorage, Alaska, making it ideal for West Coast travelers. Families can enjoy a comfortable travel…

Airline: Japan Airlines (JL)Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000Flight #: JL5Route: New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND)Date: February 21, 2024Duration: 14 hours, 15 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 54 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 5D and 5G (middle seats)Cost: 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles + $5.60…

It’s very common for people to want to buy a cheap economy ticket and then upgrade their ticket using miles. After all, who wouldn’t want to move up from an uncomfortable middle seat in economy to a lie-flat seat in…

If you’re like me, you’ve seen Air Europa’s name multiple times as a member of the SkyTeam alliance and wondered more about it. However, I had never flown the Spanish airline until recently. After booking my flights, I had the…

During the initial waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines worldwide quickly began pulling their gigantic Airbus A380s out of service. Demand for flying was at historic lows, and there was no need for the largest commercial jet ever created to…

Airline: Gulf Air (GF)Aircraft: Airbus A321neoFlight #: GF145Route: Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)Date: December 2, 2023Duration: 1 hour and 7 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 2-2Seat: 1ACost: $339 Gulf Airlines is one of several carriers that operates a fifth freedom…

Airline: Japan Airlines (JL)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: JL1Route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Haneda Airport (HND)Date: February 24, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 25 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 49 seats, 2-3-2 configuration (JAL Sky Suites)Seat: 12KCost: 60,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage…

Airline: SriLankan Airlines (UL)Aircraft: Airbus A330-300Flight #: UL218Route: Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)Date: February 8, 2024Duration: 4 hours, 45 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 2-4-2Seat: 27DCost: 13,000 British Airways Avios + $114.65 in fees Sri Lanka is a popular holiday destination from my home…

Airline: TAP Air PortugalAircraft: Airbus A321LR-neoFlight #: TP204Route: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)Date: February 19, 2024Duration: 6 hours, 14 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class; 16 seats in a staggered 2-2 and 1-1 configurationSeat: 1C…

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…