Airlines

Airline: Delta Air LinesAircraft: Boeing 767-300Flight #: DL312Route: New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL)Date: March 23, 2023Duration: 11 hr 37 minCabin and Layout: Delta One business class, 1-2-1Seat: 3ACost: $348.50 While those who live on the West Coast can choose from…

Avelo Airlines, the start-up budget carrier that first spread its wings in April 2021, has since grown to offer nearly 40 destinations across the nation. Connecting smaller, underserved airports to popular destinations is the name of the game with Avelo….

I haven’t flown with British Airways in over a decade. Not a single flight on the U.K.’s flag carrier. However, this doesn’t mean that BA’s loyalty program hasn’t won my heart. This is because the British Airways Executive Club (the…

Whether it’s for an unexpected business trip, a family emergency, or a sudden desire to go on a last-second getaway, there may come a time when you need to purchase a ticket at a moment’s notice. Finding a reasonably priced…

There are lots of ways to earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles, including flying and spending on an American Airlines credit card. However, there are other, less familiar ways to earn miles as well. Today, we’re going to take a closer…

Airline: Air New Zealand Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Flight #: NZ106 Route: Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) Date: February 3, 2023 Duration: 2hr 25min Cabin and Layout: Business class, 1-1-1 Seat: 2K Cost: $636 As I’m always on the lookout for new…

Airline: Qatar AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A380Flight#: QR908Route: Doha (DOH) to Sydney (SYD)Date: December 28, 2022Duration: 13hr 47minCabin and Layout: First class, 1-2-1Seat: 1ACost: 105,000 Avios and £107 (~$133) one-way; or from ~$9,800 In March 2022, while writing an article about Qatar dropping its…

Update: Delta MQMs are no longer used as of 2024. After your Delta flight, you’ve likely noticed that your account has been credited with both Delta SkyMiles and Medallion Qualifying Miles — also known as MQMs. If you’ve recently started your…

Airline: Air New Zealand (NZ) Aircraft: De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q300 Flight #: NZ8239 Route: Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Wellington Airport (WLG) Date: January 3, 2023 Duration: 1hr, 10min Cabin and Layout: Economy class, 50-seats, 2-2 config Seat(s): 10C Cash Paid: NZ$327 (~$213) Typical…

Airline: Turkish Airlines (TK)Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 (TC-LLA)Flight #: TK186Route: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Istanbul Airport (IST)Date: January 13, 2023Duration: 10hr 15minCabin and Layout: Business class, 30-seats, 1-2-1Seat: 8ACost: 63,000 Avianca LifeMiles or from $4,151 cash I’ve long heard…

Much to my surprise, I recently realized that it doesn’t always pay to be loyal. I mostly travel around Europe and the U.S. where it usually makes sense for me to fly with British Airways or American Airlines so I…

Many travelers have abandoned the chase for elite airline status primarily due to the addition of minimum spending requirements with the airline in order to qualify. Other travelers still find enough value in the perks and benefits that come with…

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 AirwaysAircraft: Boeing 777-200Flight #: BA2159Route: St. Lucia (UVF) > Grenada (GND)Date: April 9, 2022Duration: 30 minutesCabin and Layout: BA Club World, 2-4-2Seat: 1ACost: 9,750 Avios + £25 (~$28) in taxes and fees That’s right, you can island hop around the Caribbean by…

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…