Airlines

Airline: Mokulele Airlines (9X) Aircraft: Cessna 208B EX Grand Caravan Flight #: 9X759 Route: Lanai Airport (LNY) to Kahului Airport (OGG) Date: December 14, 2022 Duration: 29min Cabin and Layout: Economy class, 9-seats, 1-1 config Seat(s): 2B Miles Used: $88 Typical Retail Cost: Approximately…

Outside of aviation geeks, most travelers don’t pay much attention to what type of plane they’re flying on. However, if you’re someone who values the best possible experience while flying, whether it’s in economy, premium economy, business, or even first…

One of the world’s most exclusive and sought-out first class experiences is Air France’s posh first class product, which is known as La Première. Flying almost exclusively to/from its hub airport in Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the Air France La…

Airline: Virgin Atlantic Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000 Flight#: VS9 Route: London Heathrow (LHR) to New York (JFK) Date: October 28, 2022 Duration: 7hr 7min Cabin and Layout: Upper Suite, 1-2-1 Seat: 4K Cost: 95,000 Virgin Points or from $2,869 cash I was recently invited…

Airline: TAP Air Portugal Aircraft: Airbus A321LRneo Flight #: TP1352 Route: Lisbon (LIS) > London (LHR) Date: September 23, 2022 Duration: 2hr 7min Cabin and Layout: 16 lie-flat seats in a staggered 2-2, 1-1 configuration Seat: 2D Cost: $336 After wrapping up a…

What are people’s biggest pet peeves when flying? Recycled air? Crying babies? Oh, or the jerk in front of you who reclined their seat all the way back, slamming your table tray forward? There’s nothing quite like being crammed into…

United has 2 levels of service on its wide-body jets catered to those who want a little more space: Premium Plus and Polaris. Both classes have distinct differences in the type of seat, as well as the service levels onboard….

Airline: British Airways Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 Flight #: BA2159 Route: St. Lucia (UVF) > Grenada (GND) Date: April 9, 2022 Duration: 30 minutes Cabin and Layout: BA Club World, 2-4-2 Seat: 1A Cost: 9,750 Avios + £25 (~$28) in taxes and fees That’s right,…

Ah, the joys of airline elite status. Who doesn’t enjoy the benefits of complimentary upgrades, free checked bags, early boarding, fee waivers, and priority assistance when things go wrong? But what if you need or want to change airlines? No…

Airline: Avianca Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 (N780AV) Flight #: AV127 Route: Miami (MIA) > Bogotá (BOG) Date: March 15, 2022 Duration: 2hrs 57mins Cabin and Layout: Business class, forward cabin with 5 rows and a smaller cabin separated by a galley with…

Flying private is one of the most lavish ways to travel around the world — and for those who have been blessed with the rare opportunity to try out private aviation, you’re probably somewhat conflicted. On one hand, it was…

Bidding for an upgrade is something I’ve never considered before, mainly because I’ve heard that unless you bid high, your chances of being upgraded are slim to none, plus the fact that intra-European business class pales in comparison to domestic…

Sending your child on a flight alone can be an exciting (and nerve-wracking) experience. Whether they’ve been flying with you since babyhood or are just getting their travel legs now, you and your child need to be prepared for travel…

Airline: Qantas Airways Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: QF94 Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) Date: June 4, 2022 Duration: 15hr 30min Cabin and Layout: Business class, 44 seats, 1-2-1 configuration Seat: 12K Miles Used: 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and $37.80…

Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Flight #: SQ 26 Route: Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK) Date: July 28, 2022 Duration: 8 hours, 35 minutes Cabin and Layout: Singapore 1-1 Suite configuration Seat: 1A Suite Points/Cash Used: 143,500…

Airline: United Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 767-300 Flight #: UA 940 Route: Newark (EWR) > London Heathrow (LHR) Date: July 23, 2022 Duration: 7 hours, 10 minutes Cabin and Layout: United Airlines Polaris 1-1-1 configuration Seat: 9L Points/Cash Used: 48,000 Aeroplan points + $235 Typical Retail Cost: Approximately $3,300 After flying…

Our pets are more than just pets — they are our family. So, it stands to reason you may need to take your furry family members on a flight from time to time. While it’s definitely possible to fly with…

Airline: Qantas Airways Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: QF94 Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) Date: May 30, 2022 Duration: 15hr 30min Cabin and Layout: Business class, 44 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration Seat: 10K Miles…

In an era where private jet travel is becoming more and more accessible to travelers with a wider variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, one of the most popular companies in the space is JSX. And although JSX isn’t known for its…

Airline: Saudia Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 777-300 Flight #: SV41 Route: Jeddah (JED) to Los Angeles (LAX) Date: April 28, 2022 Duration: 16hr 10mins Cabin and Layout: Saudia Airlines business class, 36 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration Seat: 19A Cost: 80,000 Delta SkyMiles…

In the world of travel, travelers are often left wondering: What’s the difference between first and business class? Believe it or not, this is a complex question that requires a lot of contextual background to answer definitively. In this guide,…