Last Updated: June 3, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Portugal has re-opened to tourists from certain countries as of June 1st. TAP Air Portugal is scheduled to resume flights to North America on June 4, 2020. Overview: For the last leg of our most recent around the world trip in November 2019, we booked business class tickets toContinue reading “Review: TAP Air Portugal A330neo Business Class from LIS – Lisbon to EWR – Newark”
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Review: Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class from DPS – Denpasar Bali to IST – Istanbul Turkey
Turkish Airlines started their Dreamliner 787-900 service on select international routes over the summer in 2019. These newly acquired 787s allowed Turkish Airlines to expand their fleet and to modernize their business class product. In November 2019, we flew on Turkish Airlines ‘ new 787 in business class from DPS – I Gusti Ngurah RaiContinue reading “Review: Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class from DPS – Denpasar Bali to IST – Istanbul Turkey”
Should You Buy the Air Canada Weekend Flight Pass?
Flight passes are essentially pre-paid flight segments at a fixed cost that are offered by some airlines. Flight passes are often marketed for the flexibility they offer travelers and their cost-effective price. In this post, we evaluate Air Canada’s Weekend Flight Pass to help you figure out if it is a good deal for you.Continue reading “Should You Buy the Air Canada Weekend Flight Pass?”
Plan – 5 Tips for Flying with Your Dog
Last Updated on January 18, 2021: In the last few years, airlines have been adapting their policies to make it easier for humans to travel with their dogs in the cabin as opposed to the cargo hold. In this post, we share 5 tips to help you fly safely and seamlessly with your beloved canineContinue reading “Plan – 5 Tips for Flying with Your Dog”
Flight Review – Air Canada Signature Service 777 YYZ – Toronto to YVR – Vancouver AC 103
In spring of 2018, Air Canada upgraded their business class product by introducing “Air Canada Signature Service” on select flights. Having flown on Air Canada in business class domestically and internationally in the past, I was excited to get upgraded on our flight from YYZ-YVR this past February to experience the new Signature Service productContinue reading “Flight Review – Air Canada Signature Service 777 YYZ – Toronto to YVR – Vancouver AC 103”
Plan: Choosing a Fare – Tips to Save Money and Earn Miles
As airlines change fare structures to drive profits, travelers are faced with many more decisions about which fare to book based on their priorities. Not all fare classes will include 100% earnings for miles flown, some include access to seat selection while some don’t, some fares can be upgraded and some can’t, and different fares oftenContinue reading “Plan: Choosing a Fare – Tips to Save Money and Earn Miles”
Plan: Air Canada Status Challenge
Based on the flying we have planned for this year, we have signed up for the Air Canada Status Challenge. Compared to other airlines, Air Canada doesn’t have a status match but has a status challenge. A status challenge requires you to complete requirements prior to receiving status vs a status match which gives youContinue reading “Plan: Air Canada Status Challenge”
Why Aeroplan Cancelled My Ticket Without Telling Me and Other Horror Stories!
As the date when Air Canada and Aeroplan end their agreement approaches quickly, we’ve been busy allocating our points to make the most of them in 2018 and 2019. Jason and I have a love – hate thing going with Aeroplan; it’s given us the opportunity to travel around the world affordably but has alsoContinue reading “Why Aeroplan Cancelled My Ticket Without Telling Me and Other Horror Stories!”
Air Canada’s AC Bid Upgrade: Is it worth it?
For the last couple of years, Air Canada has introduced a new program, the AC Bid Upgrade. Passengers who purchase tickets or redeem points for a flight can place a monetary bid to hopefully obtain a seat in a higher class of service; bids can be placed on seats in premium economy, Premium Rouge, andContinue reading “Air Canada’s AC Bid Upgrade: Is it worth it?”