China has no shortage of things to see and do. From visiting the Great Wall near Beijing and the Terracotta Army in Xi’an to eating wonderful Chinese food in a chic Shanghai cafe or relaxing …
Swiss to Charge Extra for Seat Assignments In Business Class
Airlines are working hard to expand upon the infinite number of ways they can charge customers more after they’ve already bought their ticket, and carriers around the world have quickly hoppe…
Deal Alert: Many US Cities To Tokyo From $486 Round-Trip
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which al…
Earn 650 Bonus Business Extra Points on Your Next American Flight
American Airlines’ Business Extra program is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and the carrier is offering a new promotion for the occasion: 650 bonus Business Extra points if you register an…
My Tips for Fellow Tall Travelers
I’ve traveled a lot in my lifetime, and being 6’7″ hasn’t been easy. Between cramped economy seats and hitting my head on low-hanging baggage compartments, I’ve had my…
10 Things You Should Know Before Your First Mardi Gras Experience
So you’re going to Mardi Gras, one of the biggest parties in the world. Should be simple, right? If you’re walking down Canal Street with a gaggle of beads around your neck and a very l…
7 Planes and Helicopters You Can Actually Spend the Night In
We all know how tough it can be to get a solid night of shut eye on airplanes. If you’re dreaming of getting real sleep on an aircraft, why not stay at one of these hotels, where you can spen…
Excellent Business Class Award Space Open to Taiwan
If you’re looking to burn miles for a premium cabin from the US to Asia, now’s a great time to book as there are currently plenty of business seats available on both EVA Air (Star Allia…
BLADE Expands Into LA + Win a Free Helicopter Ride Over the Oscars
Los Angeles. Some call it the City of Angels, some call it the City of Traffic. LA is notorious for its constant gridlock that paralyzes many parts of the city. With public transit lacking, there a…
How Do American and United Basic Economy Compare to Low-Cost Carrier Fares?
Last Tuesday, both American Airlines and United Airlines began selling Basic Economy fares. In their announcements and promotion of these products, both airlines put the focus solely on price. Unit…