Fuel surcharges (also known as carrier-imposed surcharges, fuel fees, YQ/YR fees, or international/national surcharges) are additional charges introduced during periods of high fuel prices. While initially linked to fuel costs, they have evolved into…

Embarking on Lufthansa’s First Class flight LH717 from Tokyo-Haneda to Frankfurt offers a blend of luxury and efficiency, though not without its issues. Below is an in-depth review of the experience, as well as a video…

Flying Eurowings’ Business Class from Stuttgart (STR) to Dubai (DWC) is an “interesting” experience, blending budget airline efficiency with some premium elements. However, it’s important to manage expectations: this is not a luxury offering but rather a slightly upgraded…

Star Alliance operates its own lounges at various airports worldwide. On November 21, 2024, Star Alliance announced the opening of a new lounge in Guangzhou, China. This is the seventh lounge of the aviation alliance globally and the first of its kind in Asia…

Finnair’s new business class seat has generated significant attention, especially in the frequent flyer community, due to its unique non-reclining design. But does it truly offer a comfortable experience over long-haul flights? Here’s my comprehensive review of Finnair’s A350-900 business…

Hello, travelers! Chris here, excited to share my review of a recent first-class experience aboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ631 from Tokyo-Haneda to Singapore on the Boeing B777-300ER. Having previously flown business class on the same route, I was eager to see how first class would compare…

Numerous Singapore Airlines First Class routes are ideal for experiencing the outstanding service of this Southeast Asian airline. This guide covers where these flights are available and how to take advantage of attractive mileage deals. Redeeming miles for First Class flights often provides the highest value, with returns of up to $0.10 per mile, maximizing the…

It seems that Royal Jordanian, without a formal announcement, has modified the status qualification rules. Now, there is no minimum number of Royal Jordanian segments required for attaining Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status…

If you're looking to purchase Finnair Avios with a bonus, good news! Until November 20, 2024, you can buy Avios with a 50% discount. Since Finnair adopted Avios as its currency in early 2024, this promotion also allows you to purchase...

The HawaiianMiles frequent flyer program is currently offering a 100% bonus on mile purchases until November 15th, 2024. While HawaiianMiles may not initially appeal to European travelers, Alaska Airlines is in the process of acquiring Hawaiian Airlines and its loyalty…

With the launch of the new route between Madrid and Tokyo, Iberia is once again offering nonstop flights between Spain and Japan after a long hiatus. Following the recent announcement of a new route between Madrid and Salzburg, this is one of the latest additions. This connection between the two cities will be…

In late 2022, Lufthansa’s Miles & More program entered the mileage sale market, launching its latest promotion for purchased miles with an interesting backstory. This promotion offers a strong value, especially since Miles & More points can otherwise be difficult to earn.

Following the successful relaunch of its Vienna to Shenzhen service earlier this year, Hainan Airlines is adding a new route connecting Vienna with Chengdu, China, starting in December 2024. This marks the airline’s second destination in China from Vienna’s Schwechat Airport…

On a recent flight from Denpasar (DPS) to Hong Kong (HKG), we had the opportunity to experience Cathay Pacific’s older business class offering on a Boeing 777-300. Below is a detailed review of the flight, categorized by key aspects. To get the best impression of the flight, watch our detailed video review…

A Star Alliance Lifetime Gold Status is the dream of many frequent flyers, as it means never having to renew the status year after year. If someone takes a break from flying for one or two years, perhaps due to changes in personal or professional circumstances, they can quickly lose their hard-earned status and…

Oman Air has historically offered a first class product on only two of its Boeing 787 aircraft, featuring eight seats across two rows. These premium cabins were typically seen on flights between Muscat (MCT) and London (LHR) and occasionally to Bangkok (BKK). However, as of September 9, 2024, Oman Air has rebranded this product, replacing first class with…

Strategically buying miles and points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We've just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles. While this offer isn’t quite as good as some of the past deals we’ve seen from the program, it still has the potential to represent good…

For some time now, we’ve been advising travelers who want to fly business class to steer clear of using Delta SkyMiles. With typical rates around 400,000 SkyMiles or more (yes, for a one-way flight), the value just wasn’t there. It seems like things have shifted...

United Airlines, a Star Alliance member, has announced seven new routes across the Atlantic today. Unfortunately, there are no new routes to Germany, but there are other exciting destinations. For example, United will now fly from New York to Greenland and...

We should note upfront that Virgin Atlantic has announced that Flying Club will introduce dynamic award pricing starting on October 30, 2024. It’s still unclear how this will affect partner redemptions, so we would recommend only purchasing points with short-term use in mind to minimize any risk...