In this post, I want to discuss a topic that’s close to my heart: airports with consistently great airfare pricing, especially in premium cabins. I always prefer to redeem miles and points for premium cabin flights when possible. However, with a bit of effort, you can sometimes find first and business class tickets at incredibly attractive prices….

LATAM, one of South America’s regional carriers, is offering reduced fares until the end of the year 2024 between the United States and several South American destinations, such as Sao Paulo, Medellin, Bogota, Quito or Santiago de Chile. The promotion seems to be running until…

5th Freedom Flights are an excellent way to experience different airlines and cabins on less common routes. Often, a 5th Freedom Flight is why airlines offer international business or first class on short-haul routes. For example, Singapore Airlines flies from Frankfurt to New York, and Emirates flies from Milan to New York. Similar…

Avianca LifeMiles purchase - once again, it is possible to buy with a bonus. Until July 11, 2024, miles can be acquired with a bonus of up to 155%. In the best case scenario, this results in an average price of 1.29 USD Cents, which is only slightly above the best value of these promotions…

The United Island Hopper is one of the most fascinating flight routes in the world. Operating under flight number UA154, United flies from Honolulu to Guam, stopping at Majuro, Kwajalein, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Chuuk along the way. A regular ticket for this flight can cost more than $1,090 one way. Fortunately, using miles can make booking the United Island Hopper significantly…

Delta Air Lines has announced a new collaboration with Missoni, marking one of the most luxurious partnerships ever seen from a US airline. Delta is teaming up with the Italian luxury fashion house Missoni to enhance both its amenity kits and lounges in a stylish collaboration. The first phase of this partnership introduces…

The Oneworld aviation alliance is currently experiencing significant momentum, with several airlines aiming for full membership soon. Another airline has now expressed interest in joining Oneworld. This move is logical, but the hurdles are substantial…

Buying points strategically can often provide good value, and Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of my favorite programs to purchase miles from. This is due to both the frequency of their mile sales and the excellent deals available for award redemptions. Alaska Mileage Plan has just launched…

If you are planning a trip through Southeast Asia next year, you should check out AirAsia's current offer. The Malaysian airline's subsidiary is currently selling various tickets at reduced prices. Domestic flights start at just $6 and international flights from $16…

At the end of 2022, Etihad Airways officially announced the return of four Airbus A380 aircraft. On July 25, 2023, the superjumbo made its comeback at Etihad after being grounded during the pandemic. It is now operating on two routes. Recently, Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of the Etihad Aviation Group, discussed how long the superjumbo will remain in service with Etihad…

Strategically purchasing points for premium travel can offer excellent value. Finnair Plus has just launched a new promotion on bought Avios, offering a 30-40% discount. This marks the second such promotion since Finnair Plus adopted Avios as its rewards currency…

I previously discussed the Polish airline LOT in a blog post here. One thing I highlighted there is the airline’s strong network connecting the US to Europe - fly from Miami, New York City and a few other cities to Poland and connect further to virtually all European countries…

No matter if you fly Economy, Business, or even First Class, at some point, frequent flyers might find regular flights mundane. However, this doesn't have to be the case. There are various unique flight routes around the world that can bring some excitement back into your flying experience…

The South Pacific airline had been in discussions with members of the oneworld alliance for some time to join the group. Now it's official: Fiji Airways is a full member of the alliance. Fiji Airways had long been a oneworld Connect partner airline, an alternative to full membership in the oneworld alliance…

Radisson Hotels is having a promotion for properties in Europe - book your stay until June 28 and get up to 30% off. The stay needs to be between July 1st and September 10, clearly targeting…

IndiGo has introduced a new feature that allows female passengers to know in advance if they will be seated next to another female. During the online check-in process, the seat map will indicate which seats are occupied by female passengers when a female is included in the booking…

In 2021, Lufthansa removed free drinks and snacks in short-haul economy to save $0.66 per passenger. Currently, passengers receive a complimentary bottle of water, with all other food and drinks available for purchase…

Avios collected in the British Airways Executive Club can be transferred to Iberia Plus, and vice versa. Although the programs are very similar, there are situations where it is more advantageous to redeem Avios with Iberia. Some of the best Iberia Plus sweet spots include Business Class flights to North and South America…

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Prepare to explore Qatar’s newly expanded network with an array of exciting destinations. Discover their latest additions with direct flights to Tashkent in Uzbekistan, Hamburg in Germany, Bahrain in the United Arab Emirates, and Neom and AlUla in Saudi Arabia with a convenient stopover in Doha…