Key Takeaways If you need to get American Airlines AAdvantage miles to a friend or family member, the simplest idea is to log in and transfer miles. The catch is American charges for direct transfers between accounts, which makes that method expensive for anything but small amounts. Fortunately there are reliable, effectively free alternatives that …
Key Takeaways If you’re sitting on a pile of American Airlines AAdvantage miles and want to share them with a family member, you might wonder if you can simply transfer the miles between accounts. The short answer is yes, you can, but it’s not free. American Airlines charges a fee to move miles between accounts, …
Key Takeaways If you’ve built up a stash of Chase Ultimate Rewards points and want to book a flight on American Airlines, you’ll quickly notice something, American Airlines isn’t a direct Chase transfer partner. That doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. There are a few legitimate ways to book AA flights using your Chase points …
I’ve flown Alaska Airlines over 70 times in the past decade, coast to coast, up and down the West Coast, and on transcontinental red-eyes. From their Seattle hub to far-off destinations like Honolulu and Fort Lauderdale, Alaska has always intrigued me for one specific reason: they don’t try to be flashy, but they do try …
I’ve flown with American Airlines more times than I can count, domestically, internationally, in coach, and in business. After years of using the carrier across all service classes and routes, I’ve come to expect certain things: reliable hubs, a vast route network, and inconsistent service quality. But with shifting industry standards, labor disruptions, and evolving …
Budget travel in the U.S. has always come with trade-offs: low fares, yes, but often with unpredictable reliability, stripped-down service, and fees on top of fees. In that arena, Avelo Airlines is one of the newest names, and I’ve personally flown with them multiple times across the U.S. since they launched in 2021. Many travelers …
I’ve flown with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines more times than I can count, across continents, in every cabin class, and in every season. As the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name, KLM carries more than just passengers, it carries a legacy. But heritage isn’t everything. In this review, I’ll break down KLM’s …
As someone who has flown hundreds of times across Asia, Europe, and North America, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the subtleties that separate good airlines from exceptional ones. Asiana Airlines, Korea’s second-largest flag carrier, consistently impresses me with its balance of tradition, grace, and practicality. In this review, I’ll share my firsthand experiences and …
If you’ve flown budget airlines in the U.S., chances are you’ve either flown Frontier or considered it. As someone who has flown with Frontier Airlines dozens of times across various routes, ranging from quick hops to multi-leg itineraries, I’ve come to know exactly what to expect. This airline doesn’t pretend to offer luxury, but it …
I’ve flown Spirit Airlines more times than I can count, sometimes out of curiosity, other times out of necessity. As someone who analyzes the airline industry for a living and regularly flies both full-service and ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs), I know exactly what you’re getting with Spirit. The airline’s reputation is divisive. Some call it a …
