12 best places in the world to see cherry blossoms

After a long, gray winter, few things can lift my mood like seeing the first pink cherry blossoms of spring fill the sky. I’m especially lucky. Some of the best…

Is It True That The Boom Overture Will Be Able To Fly As Fast As Concorde?

Supersonic flight is a form of travel that is neither accessible today nor viewed as particularly glamorous. Ever since Concorde was retired from service in 2003, all commercial flights have…

Sleeping Soft While Sleeping Rough – Adventure Journal

A few months ago, I posted the above photo to my Instagram with the caption “we need not be pagans.” It got a surprisingly large amount of comments, including from…

Bilt Dining guide: Earn bonus points at select restaurants

If you’re all in on Bilt Rewards, you’ll want to take note of the Bilt Dining program. Bilt Dining works like many other dining rewards programs, offering Bilt Points to…

The World’s Widest Transpacific Premium Economy Seats You Can Book Today

Flying in premium economy across the Pacific can feel like a joy compared to standard economy class, with more space to stretch out, wider seats, and thoughtful service that begins…

Why Virgin Atlantic partner redemptions can make the most sense

The Chase Ultimate Rewards program is offering a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club program until Feb. 28, which means every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer becomes…

These 3 One-Stop Routes Will Launch Soon

In an intriguing network twist, Aerolíneas Argentinas has added three very long Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights to the US. Timed at up to 13 hours or so, the new…

How to get to Antarctica: The pros and cons of flying vs. cruising

Planning a trip to Antarctica? The first thing you need to do is decide on how you want to get there. The vast majority of people who travel to the…

The Aircraft Replacing The Boeing 777-200

The Boeing 777-200 is now reaching the end of its feasible life for most legacy airlines. It made its maiden flight in 1994, making the aircraft over 30 years old.…

Why Does American Airlines Upgrade Pilots To First Class Before Paying Passengers?

For frequent flyers, free upgrades are one of the most tangible rewards of airline loyalty. After years of flying with the same carrier, holding elite status can mean the difference…