Travel

Southwest Airlines began as a low-cost carrier in 1967 in San Antonio, Texas. For 12 years, Southwest only operated routes within Texas. Thanks to the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, Southwest started servicing more of the U.S. in 1979. Now,…

Situated at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 5, the TWA Hotel is “the” hotel opening of the year — anticipated by much media fanfare, AvGeek wonder, and airline employee nostalgia. The hotel officially opened for business…

If you have shopped through Ebates recently, you might have noticed that it looks a little different. That’s because Ebates is now known as Rakuten. In actuality, not much has changed; Ebates has been owned by Rakuten since 2014. The…

Choice Hotels is a hotel brand that operates nearly 7,500 properties across nearly 50 countries and territories worldwide. It’s not as popular or prominent as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, or Wyndham, but it’s still a worthwhile chain to get to know,…

The Zika virus dominated headlines in 2016 when some infected women had babies with significant birth defects. At the time, the threat of the mosquito-borne virus caused major concern, leading many travelers to change their travel plans. Since Zika is…

Weekender bags are ultimately designed for short trips. Because of this, it is vital that your weekender bag is large enough to store everything you need for a few days, but also small enough to be used as carry-on luggage….

Before the Google Flights platform launched in 2011, the process to search for all of your travel needs across a variety of websites was extremely cumbersome. Today, Google Flights has everything you need in 1 place to easily plan travel…

South America is a continent with a diverse set of countries with half of its population located in Brazil. From Machu Picchu in Peru, to the beaches in Rio de Janeiro, to the food scene in Lima, to the bustling…

In the world of points travel, people often get fixated on traveling for free. While this is definitely something to strive for, it is not recommended to use your points if the redemption is impractical or is a poor return…

Walt Disney World can be such a magical place. With all the incredible rides, character experiences, and pure imagination that have been brought to life, it is truly amazing. Kids visiting Disney for the first time will be in awe…

When it comes to seating on American Airlines, not all options are alike. For those in the back of the plane (the “Main Cabin”), there are 3 seating options: standard Main Cabin seats, Preferred seats, and Main Cabin Extra. Here’s…

Airline: Emirates (EK) Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 (A6-EOT). Flight #: EK 862 and EK 863 Route: (EK 862) Dubai International Airport (DXB) > Muscat International Airport (MCT); (EK 863) MCT > DXB Date: July 01, 2019. Duration: 40 minutes per leg….

A beach vacation truly is a beautiful thing. A week or so soaking up the sun while kicking back with friends, family, and loved ones is something we all look forward to, and making it as stress-free as possible makes…

What’s better than getting a great deal on a plane ticket? Getting 2 plane tickets for the price of 1! Getting a 2-for-1 deal on a plane ticket is possible with a companion ticket. Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is probably…

Airline: Vietnam Airlines (VN) Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: VN 415 Route: Seoul-Incheon (ICN) > Hanoi (HAN) Date: April 21, 2019 Duration: 4 hr 25 min Cabin & Layout: Vietnam Airlines reverse herringbone business class, 28-seat capacity across 7 rows, 1-2-1…

Your backpack needs to be able to travel the world with you. To do this, it needs to be built to last, and depending on your travel style, it should be waterproof, too. A backpack that can handle adverse weather…

Airline: Cathay Pacific (CX) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Flight #: CX 872 Route: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Date: April 23, 2019 Duration: 12 hours and 15 minutes Cabin and Layout: Cathay Pacific first class, 6-seat capacity…

EVA Air’s mileage program is known as Infinity MileageLands. These miles aren’t known to be of particularly high value, but they can present decent redemption avenues for niche travelers. While EVA Air isn’t always one of the recommended ways to…

Airline: Vietnam Airlines (VN) Aircraft: Airbus A321 Flight #: VN 592 Route: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) Date: April 22, 2019 Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes Cabin and Layout: Vietnam Airlines business class, 16-seat capacity across…

When flying with your pet, you want to make sure you’re flying on a carrier that not only cares about you but also your pet.  A good place to start is the airline’s track record. Here’s a breakdown of the…

CLEAR is a program that utilizes biometrics to create a much smarter and more secure connected world for all members. The service is available at several nationwide stadiums and airports, allowing you to enter the security queues faster for a…