Airlines

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….

Delta Air Lines is voted one of the best U.S. airlines year after year. So it’s no surprise that the airline offers a comfortable way to travel with your family, including kids. But as with other airlines — such as…

Airline: Flydubai (FZ)Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (A6-FEG)Flight #: FZ756Route: Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)Date: November 14, 2023Duration: 3 hours, 55 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 162 seats, 3-3 configurationSeat: 7FCost: $227 Earlier this month, I flew from the…

When it comes to choosing which airline loyalty programs to put your time and effort into, Turkish Airlines looks at first glance like a prime candidate. It has the third-largest network of routes in the world (after American and Delta);…

Airline: Air France (AF)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (F-GSQE)Flight #: AF377Route: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport (DTW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)Date: November 12, 2023Duration: 7 hours, 2 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 42 seats, 2-3-2 configurationSeat: 5LCost:…

Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles loyalty program is a highly underrated rewards program and a favorite among award travelers — for good reason. Whether flying Turkish Airlines or one of its numerous partners, you can get incredible value for a fraction of…

Airline: United AirlinesAircraft: Boeing B787-10Flight #: UA38Route: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Date: October 10, 2023Duration: 10 hours, 10 minutesCabin and Layout: Polaris business class; 44 seats in a 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 9D (aisle)Cost: $1,104 (including an…

Airline: All Nippon Airways (ANA)Aircraft: Boeing 787-8Flight #: NH872Route: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta (CGK) to Tokyo-Haneda (HND)Date: October 10, 2023Duration: 7 hours, 10 minutesCabin and Layout: ANA business class; 42 seats in a 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 7D (aisle)Cost: $1,104 (including…

Flying with kids of any age doesn’t have to be a hassle, especially when you know what to expect from your airline. With more than 11,000 daily flights, American Airlines and the Oneworld Alliance may offer the most convenient flight…

United Airlines flies to more than 300 destinations every day and is part of Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance. With thousands of flights daily, you may find United has the most convenient itinerary for your family. But before…

Airline: All Nippon Airways (ANA)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9Flight #: NH5Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Narita International Airport (NRT)Date: October 1, 2023Duration: 11 hours, 55 minutesCabin and Layout: Premium economy; 21 seats in a 2-3-2 configurationSeats: 14D (aisle) and 16G (aisle)Cost: 65,000 United MileagePlus miles + $5.60 (including…

Elite status has long been a way for travelers to get rewarded for their miles flown and their dollars spent. But as frequent flyer programs have decimated in value over the years, many travelers wonder: Is airline elite status worth…

American Airlines (AA) Loyalty Points are the metric that determines elite status with the carrier. Of course, you can earn them by flying with American and its partners, but what about earning AA Loyalty Points quickly without having your butt…

I recently flew on Nauru Airlines, the flag carrier of its namesake country. It’s a small island in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 1,380 miles northwest of Fiji. Nauru International Airport (INU) in Yaren is the island’s sole airport, and no…

Airline: United AirlinesAircraft: Boeing B737-800Flight #: UA132Route: Honolulu (HNL) to Pohnpei (PNI) in MicronesiaDate: September 6, 2023Duration: 9hr 50minCabin and Layout: Economy; 150 seats in a 3-3 configurationSeat: 14A (window)Cost: 35,000 miles + $11.20 One of the most famous routes…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Airbus A330-300Flight #: AC779Route: Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Date: August 17, 2023Duration: 5hr 59minCabin and Layout: Air Canada economy with 244 seats in a 2-4-2 layoutSeat: 27K (window)Cost: 40,100 Aeroplan…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Boeing 787-900Flight #: AC 845Route: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)Date: August 17, 2023Duration: 7hr 55minCabin and Layout: Air Canada economy with 247 seats, 3-3-3 configurationSeat: 19G (aisle seat)Cost: 40,100 Aeroplan points…

Airline: ITA AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A330-900neoFlight #: AZ679Route: São Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU) to Rome (FCO)Date: August 10, 2023Duration: 11hr 45minCabin and Layout: ITA Airways premium economy; 24 seats in a 2-3-2 configurationSeat: 21LCost: $624 + $247 upgrade bid A month ago, I’d…

Air travel can present unexpected circumstances, including cancellations, delays, missed connections, and lost or delayed baggage. At the same time, flights may be the most costly part of your trip budget. This can present a high-stakes scenario where you’ve spent…

The Delta SkyMiles program gets its fair share of criticism from the points and miles community. Switching to dynamic pricing has led to inconsistent and sometimes incredibly inflated prices. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Before you assume your…

Airline: Fiji Airways (FJ)Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAXFlight #: FJ 935Route: Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)Date: May 26, 2023Duration: 5hr 55minCabin and Layout: Business class, 8 seats in a 2-2 configurationSeat(s): 1DMiles Used: 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and $30.80 in taxes and fees…