The Archive
A frequent flyer advice column
With airlines retiring older widebody planes for newer, premium-heavy jets, and promising upgraded cabins, should we expect ticket prices to go up across the board?
Given all the new credit card bonuses and reward platform changes, what are the best current opportunities to maximize points earning?
With airlines retiring planes like the Qantas A380 early and admitting to broken seats and duct tape repairs, how will these operational changes affect flight availability and my actual experience in the cabin?
With so many limited-time credit card sign-up bonuses and transfer promotions active right now, which ones offer the best value for earning award flights?
With United, American, and Alaska all announcing new transatlantic routes for 2027, and many of them using the A321XLR, how should I decide which airline to fly? What does the A321XLR actually mean for…
With airlines adding new snacks and first-class seats, but also dealing with cabin fires and passenger rights issues, what should I watch out for when flying now?
With all the recent changes to lounge access rules, what’s the current state of play for premium cabin travelers, and how can I make sure I get in?
With airlines adding new international routes, which ones should I target for the best award seat availability or mileage value?
With the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture back on and other partnerships shifting, how do these deals actually affect my ability to earn and redeem miles across partner airlines?
With so many limited-time offers popping up—gift card bonuses, credit card sign-up bonuses, subscription discounts, and points promotions—how do I figure out which ones are worth my time and money for my travel spending…