Airlines

Garuda Indonesia is the flag carrier of Indonesia, the fourth-most populous country in the world. One of the leading full-service carriers in Southeast Asia, Garuda Indonesia was, at one point, an aspirational carrier connecting the world to Africa, the U.S.,…

Airline: British Airways Aircraft: Airbus A321neo Flight #: BA481 Route: Barcelona (BCN) > London Heathrow (LHR) Date: October 8, 2021 Duration: 1hr 46mins Cabin and Layout: British Airways Club Europe (short-haul business class), 32-seat capacity across 8 rows in a 3-3 configuration (with an…

Iberia is the flag carrier of Spain serving over 120 destinations with its fleet of more than 300 planes. Headquartered in Madrid (MAD), it connects the vast majority of countries to the capital city. This Oneworld airline is owned by…

No one likes to fly in the back of the plane, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. And when you do fly in economy class, it’s important to understand that not every seat is created equal. There are indeed differences among the…

Qatar Airways has made a name for itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing full-service carriers. With an ideally located hub in Doha, Qatar, it serves as a key connection point for travelers flying from North America to most of…

As travel is beginning to boom again, airlines have run into snags caused by labor shortages, vaccine and mask mandates, weather, and other various factors. This inspired us to look into which airlines have the best and worst customer service…

What’s better than flying somewhere for a fun vacation? Bringing a companion along for $99!! A companion fare ticket is a perk offered by select airlines based on either points accrual or credit card spend, and in this post, we’ll…

Purchasing tickets for air travel always comes with risks and unforeseen circumstances, such as stormy weather conditions and flight cancellations. In fact, Southwest and American have made headlines recently for canceling thousands of flights at the last minute, citing air…

Airline: Iberia Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 Flight #: IB3167 Route: London Heathrow (LHR) > Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) Date: September 26, 2021 Duration: 1hr 52mins Cabin and Layout: Iberia business class, 31-seat capacity across 8 rows in a 1-2-1 configuration…

Recently, American Airlines revamped how you’ll qualify for elite status within the program, and one of the biggest changes was the added option to earn Loyalty Points through credit card spending. Starting in 2022, it will now be entirely possible…

Traveling solo can be a tremendously relaxing experience. And whenever you do find yourself traveling alone, you’ll generally want to have your own space so you don’t have to worry about bumping shoulders with strangers. In this guide, we’ll walk you…

Loyalty Program Overview The Frontier Miles program is pretty basic as far as frequent flyer programs go. You’ll earn 1 mile per 1 mile flown, and then you can easily redeem those miles for reward flights with Frontier. Joining Frontier…

Saving money on airline tickets is a goal for most of us, so knowing how to utilize companion certificates is a smart piece of knowledge to acquire. While many airlines offer companion certificates, they all work a little differently. In…

The South Pacific is the epitome of a bucket-list island escape. With some of the most secluded territories, unspoiled nature, and laid-back lifestyles in the world, the region is without a doubt one of the most spectacular places to visit….

China Southern, based in Guangzhou, is one of the world’s largest airlines and is China’s largest airline by passengers carried. Notably, this is China’s only airline flying the A380 superjumbo aircraft! Internationally, China Southern is known as one of China’s…

So you’ve done the work — whether you’ve legged it a few thousand miles in economy class or splurged for just a couple of expensive business class flights, you’ve finally earned yourself some United PlusPoints. Congrats! Now how do you…

Oman Air, the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is a boutique airline with a relatively brief history. Despite being associated with a country, this airline started in the early 1990s as an aircraft ground handling provider. Today, Oman…

Hainan Airlines, one of China’s largest airlines, is one of the go-to options for millions of travelers. Although it has an unconventional route network, it has still grown to be the largest privately-owned airline in China (and the fourth-largest overall…

Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, is a generally beloved airline. It has a long history, and started as a successor of KLM Interinsulair Bedrijf, due to Indonesia’s previous status as the Dutch East Indies. At its peak in the mid-1990s,…

Loyalty Program Overview Allegiant Allways Rewards was launched in the summer of 2021 and effectively functions like a rebate program, as opposed to a more traditional airline loyalty program. You can earn points on virtually every type of purchase you…

Thai Airways is a unique airline. A member of the Star Alliance, the flag carrier of Thailand was previously known for its wild hodgepodge of aircraft, luxurious first class products, and exceptional service. Due to a handful of wildly unprofitable…