Airlines

Extra legroom, preflight service, and complimentary beer and wine are just a few of the enticing reasons why travelers are willing to splurge on first class tickets. Although flying first class may initially appear to be a significant strain on…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of JetBlue. All opinions are the author’s own and the airline had no input in any part of this review. Airline: JetBlueAircraft: Airbus A321LRFlight #: B61408Route: Paris (CDG) to New York (JFK)Date: June…

My wife and I recently flew international first class for the first time. And it wasn’t just any first class. It was a true unicorn in the points and miles space: We used Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points to snag…

JetBlue has been around since 2000 and has grown to become a popular airline due to its spacious economy seats, complimentary Wi-Fi, and desirable Mint class cabin (the airline’s business class equivalent). If you fly JetBlue with any level of…

Favorable rates and friendly staff are just the beginning of what makes Southwest Airlines a favorite among many travelers. But for families in particular, Southwest offers much-needed flexibility in planning — and a lot of other benefits that families value….

When flying between New York and London, there’s no shortage of routes to choose from. While U.K. carriers and major U.S. airlines have your bases covered, competition for this route is fiercer than ever, thanks to newer entrants like JetBlue…

Airline: Qatar AirwaysAircraft: Boeing 777-200LRFlight #: QR731Route: Doha (DOH) to Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW)Date: May 1, 2023Duration: 16hr 5minCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-4-3Seat: 22HCost: $2,665 (for round-trip airfare Doha (DOH) to Asheville (AVL) via Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW)) While I often fly Qatar Airways from my home…

Breeze Airways is a low-cost carrier that offers flexible fares, with or without luggage included, allowing passengers to keep costs low when traveling light. For passengers that require carry-on and checked luggage, the airline’s fare bundles offer good value for…

Airline: All Nippon Airways (ANA)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: NH 108Route: Tokyo (HND) to San Francisco (SFO)Date: May 16, 2023Duration: 9hr 30 minCabin and Layout: First class, 1-2-1Seat: 1DCost: 55,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Virgin Points + $321.56 in taxes and fees After an incredible 3 weeks in Asia,…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Update: MQMs are used to determine Medallion Status and are different from the miles you earn towards flights. Effective 1/1/24, this benefit will no longer be available, and there…

Avelo is a low-cost airline that charges a fee for pretty much everything. Passengers that travel light can snap up cheap base fares that include a personal item, but those requiring more luggage must pay a fee to add bags…

I recently took a trip to Europe (Germany and Switzerland to be exact) and I flew on American Airlines both there and back. On my flight to Europe, I flew American Airlines economy and on my flight from Europe to…

Airline: South African AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A320-200Flight #: SA40Route: Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls (VFA)Date: April 25, 2023Duration: 1hr 25minCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3Seat: 22CCost: $263.35 (for round-trip airfare) When a friend heard that I was planning a safari for my family in Madikwe, South Africa, flying in…

Airline: Korean AirAircraft: Airbus A321neoFlight #: KE2106Route: Tokyo (HND) to Seoul-Gimpo (GMP)Date: April 25, 2023Duration: 2hr 25minCabin and Layout: Business class, 2-2Seat: 8BCost: 22,500 SKYPASS miles + $62.96 in taxes & fees Korean Air is known for its classic sky-blue livery and seats in various shades of blue…

Airline: Hawaiian AirlinesAircraft: Airbus A330-200Flight #: HA5Route: Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu (HNL)Date: January 5, 2023Duration: 6hr 30minCabin and Layout: First class, 18 seats, 2-2-2 configurationSeat: 2H, 2J, 3H, 3JMiles Used: 40,000 HawaiianMiles per seat transferred from American ExpressTotal Paid Including Taxes and Fees: 160,000 miles +…

You’ve finally found a comfortable position scrunched up in your tiny plane seat, so you close your eyes for a much-needed nap. Then, out of nowhere, you feel the plane begin to move. Your eyes pop open, and the pilot…

Airline: ANAAircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: NH159Route: New York (JFK) to Tokyo (HND)Date: April 24, 2023Duration: 14hr 0minCabin and Layout: Business class, 1-2-1Seat: 6HCost: 47,500 Virgin Points + $360.70 in taxes & fees As the last vestiges of pandemic-era restrictions are finally disappearing in the rearview, 2023 has been…

One of the reasons why people often chase top-tier airline elite status is for the confirmed upgrade awards. The value can be immense, as you can upgrade your seat into the best available cabin on your flight for a fraction…

Take it from me, long-haul travel with toddlers can be difficult. Luckily, the problem usually stems from a bored kid more than anything, which is something that can be helped. When traveling by plane with toddlers, it’s important to have…

There’s a first time for everything. A long-haul flight with Cathay Pacific in business class was a recent such first. Having taken 2 short-haul Cathay flights in business earlier in the month, I had a good sense of how the…

Airline: Starlux AirlinesAircraft: Airbus 350-900Flight #: JX205Route: Taipei (TPE) to Macau (MFM)Date: March 23, 2023Duration: 1hr 25minCabin and Layout: Business class, 1-2-1Seat: 2KCost: $470 My plan was to spend the last few days of my 3-month long trip around Australia and Southeast Asia…