Travel

Fairmont Hotels is one of the more overlooked global hotel brands. It has over 70 properties in 24 countries worldwide and recently beefed up its loyalty program after it was acquired by Accor, a global hotel and hospitality company. This…

The business of flight is booming: In 2018, a billion passengers took flights involving U.S. airlines or airports, an all-time high in American air travel. Airlines have rushed to meet unprecedented demand, with some jamming extra seats into their cabins…

VIVA Aerobus Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREEStandard carry-on bag: 1 included in Light and Smart fares Size and Weight Restrictions Lap Infant Carry-on Policy Stroller Check Policy VIVA Aerobus Checked Baggage Allowance Individual checked bags, including handles and wheels, may…

American Airlines is the world’s largest airline with the biggest fleet and highest revenue of any airline company in the world. This translates to the airline not only having a strong route network from its various U.S. hubs, but also…

Noise-canceling headphones have long been a necessity for frequent flyers — and it’s easy to see why. Think about it: when you’re flying on a long-haul flight from the U.S. East Coast to Japan, the plane engine noise is bound…

You may be familiar with the Centurion Lounges in the U.S. offered by American Express. Amex also operates these lounges aboard, including 2 in Australia: 1 in Sydney and 1 in Melbourne. Centurion Lounges are open to eligible cardmembers and…

Qatar Airways has a generous baggage allowance for flights that uses the weight concept (all flights excluding to/from Africa or the Americas). The allowance for economy passengers is 44 pounds (20 kg) to 77 pounds (35 kg), depending on the…

Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program is an award-winning airline loyalty program that allows members to earn and redeem miles for travel on both Alaska Airlines and its suite of Oneworld partners like American Airlines and British Airways and non-alliance partners…

Airline: American Airlines (AA) Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: AA 2543 Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Date: May 21, 2019 Duration: 3 hours Cabin and Layout: American Airlines 787-9 business class, 30-seat capacity across 8 rows,…

Gold Medallion status is the level above entry-level Silver Medallion status in the SkyMiles elite status program. At Gold status, you start to experience many mid-tier frequent flyer benefits, and it is a huge jump from the lower Silver level. Gold…

If you, or your children, suffer from severe and debilitating allergies, taking a trip away from the safety of your home environment can be challenging. Not knowing what you are eating, or how close you could be to allergens that…

Airline: JetBlue (B6)Aircraft: Airbus A321Flight #: B6 1823Route: New York City (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)Date: September 11, 2019Duration: 6hrs 9minCabin and Layout: JetBlue Mint business class, 12-seat capacity across 5 rows, alternating 1-2 and 2-1 configurationSeat: 2A (throne seat)Miles Used: 48,418 City National Rewards pointsTaxes and…

Known for having a huge network of flights and routes, American Airlines connects the U.S. to many destinations internationally and domestically. The airline has a reputation for treating its most frequent flyers as nobility. Pampering of top-tier elites, its most profitable…

Sun Country Airlines charges for everything but a personal item and the baggage fees depend on when and how you purchase your baggage. That said, there’s only $10 between purchasing a bag at the time of booking compared to at…

We have addressed this many times here before, but traveling with kids can be stressful. As prepared as you might be, there is always the chance of a delay, a tantrum, rude passengers, and more. Add in trying to transport…

Princess Cruises began in 1965 with a single ship sailing to Mexico. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest luxury cruise lines in the world with ships sailing across the globe. Princess even helped the modern…

Cashless tolls are becoming more and more common on U.S. roads with the ability to gain travel data from transponders and the benefit of increased profits from unmanned toll plazas. It’s not just the road companies who are profiting from…

Aer Lingus Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREEStandard carry-on bag: FREE for all fare types on transatlantic flights and for Plus/Advantage/AerSpace fares on European flights Size and Weight Restrictions Lap Infant Carry-on Policy Stroller Check Policy Aer Lingus Checked Baggage Allowance…

Airline: BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. Aircraft: Bell 407 (N403TD) Flight #: 1:20 p.m. Route: John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) > Manhattan West 30th Street Date: October 25, 2019 Duration: 8 minutes Cabin & Layout: 6 passenger seats: 1 front,…

Traveling with an infant can seem like an impossible task when you consider the vast amount of gear you will need to take with you. Cribs, car seats, and even strollers add bulk and weight to already tightly packed suitcases…

American Express is best known as a credit card issuer, but the company also offers other products and services, including travel booking and planning using AmexTravel.com. While AmexTravel.com is available for anyone (not just cardmembers), holding an Amex card can…