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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 ZealandAircraft: Boeing 787-9Flight #: NZ106Route: Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)Date: February 3, 2023Duration: 2hr 25minCabin and Layout: Business class, 1-1-1Seat: 2KCost: $636 As I’m always on the lookout for new airlines and cabins to try out, it was…

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 Q300Flight #: NZ8239Route: Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Wellington Airport (WLG)Date: January 3, 2023Duration: 1hr, 10minCabin and Layout: Economy class, 50-seats, 2-2 configSeat(s): 10CCash Paid: NZ$327 (~$213)Typical Retail Cost: Approximately NZ$50 to NZ$400 (~$32 to ~$253)…

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 CaravanFlight #: 9X759Route: Lanai Airport (LNY) to Kahului Airport (OGG)Date: December 14, 2022Duration: 29minCabin and Layout: Economy class, 9-seats, 1-1 configSeat(s): 2BMiles Used: $88Typical Retail Cost: Approximately $50 to $150, depending on the day Introduction When…

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 AtlanticAircraft: Airbus A350-1000Flight#: VS9Route: London Heathrow (LHR) to New York (JFK)Date: October 28, 2022Duration: 7hr 7minCabin and Layout: Upper Suite, 1-2-1Seat: 4KCost: 95,000 Virgin Points or from $2,869 cash I was recently invited to New York by Hyatt for the launch…

Airline: TAP Air PortugalAircraft: Airbus A321LRneoFlight #: TP1352Route: Lisbon (LIS) > London (LHR)Date: September 23, 2022Duration: 2hr 7minCabin and Layout: 16 lie-flat seats in a staggered 2-2, 1-1 configurationSeat: 2DCost: $336 After wrapping up a trip to the Algarve with a stay at…

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…

Airline: AviancaAircraft: Boeing 787-8 (N780AV)Flight #: AV127Route: Miami (MIA) > Bogotá (BOG)Date: March 15, 2022Duration: 2hrs 57minsCabin and Layout: Business class, forward cabin with 5 rows and a smaller cabin separated by a galley with 2 rows, both in a 1-2-1…

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…