Airlines

The author flew on a ticket provided by Hilton Hotels to attend a recent press event. All opinions are the author’s own, and neither Hilton nor Southwest had input in any part of this review. I recently flew Southwest Airlines…

If you’re a top-tier American Airlines elite member, you’re probably familiar with systemwide upgrades (SWUs). While earning a “free” upgrade to a fancy seat may seem like a dream, redeeming these certificates can be challenging as there is often little…

The world-famous Alaska Airlines “Milk Run” is a must-do adventure for an aviation geek. It’s definitely something to add to your bucket list if you’re a plane enthusiast, though it can be a bit tricky to book if you don’t…

Airline: Thai Airways (TG)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: TG920Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Date: April 16, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutesCabin and Layout: Royal Silk business class, 42 seats, 1-2-1 configuration (2 cabins)Seat: 11B (bulkhead)Cost: 80,000 Aeroplan points or…

Airline: American Airlines (AA)Aircraft: 737-800Flight #: AA1056Route: LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)Date: April 5, 2024Duration: 3 hours, 9 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3 configurationSeat: 28E, 28FCost: 12,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles each (or from $166 cash) Sometimes, we fly for work; sometimes,…

Airline: Delta Air Lines (DL)Aircraft: Airbus A321-200Flight #: DL1572Route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), connecting to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)Date: March 13, 2024Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutesCabin and Layout: Main Cabin (economy class), 142-seat capacity…