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Tag: Travel Experience

SWISS Welcomes First Airbus A350: Here’s Your First Look Inside the Airline’s Brand-New Flagship Plane
SWISS Welcomes First Airbus A350: Here’s Your First Look Inside the Airline’s Brand-New Flagship Plane
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SWISS just took delivery of its first-in-fleet Airbus A350. And AwardWallet had the unique opportunity to tour the airplane in Zurich, Switzerland ahead of its maiden flight. Like SWISS did for us, we’ll introduce you to Lausanne (the aircraft’s name), take you on a head-to-tail walkthrough of the new jet, and explain what you can expect from SWISS in the years ahead.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Visa Cardholders: Claim up to a 5GB Free eSIM via Gigsky — Or Perpetual Free eSIMs with the Right Card
Visa Cardholders: Claim up to a 5GB Free eSIM via Gigsky — Or Perpetual Free eSIMs with the Right Card
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Staying connected while traveling has become essential for most travelers. And eSIMs are a savvy way to stay connected without paying $10 a day for international roaming. To entice you to try out its service, Gigsky has partnered with Visa to offer cardholders up to 5GB free. Certain cardholders even get a free plan each month! Here's how to check your eligibility and claim your free plan.

JT Genter
JT Genter
How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options
How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options
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Airport lounge access is truly a game-changer for frequent flyers. From hot meals to private shower suites, lounges are a great way to pass the time before your next flight. Like other major global airline alliances, Oneworld grants select frequent flyers with elite status and those traveling in premium cabins access to a network of lounges across the globe. In this post, we'll outline the three types of Oneworld lounges and how to access them.

Max ProsperiHarrison Pierce
Max Prosperi & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 First Class Review: 5 Highlights From My Short-Haul Flight
Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 First Class Review: 5 Highlights From My Short-Haul Flight
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Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite business class on long-haul flights. But in my opinion, its short-haul business class product — which it often sells as "first class" — can be just as impressive. And first class accurately describes the experience I had on a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 flight between Doha and Riyadh. It was just that good. Here are five highlights from this short flight.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Amex Now Shows Centurion Lounge Wait Times — Plus How to Use the Digital Waitlist to Skip the Line
Amex Now Shows Centurion Lounge Wait Times — Plus How to Use the Digital Waitlist to Skip the Line
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Amex Centurion Lounges are synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, but in today's day and age, you can expect some overcrowding and long wait times. In response, American Express has introduced digital waitlists through the Amex app — allowing travelers to queue up virtually instead of standing in line. Here's how to join the waitlist.

Lauren WynnBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Lauren Wynn & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Delta Digital ID Lets You Breeze Through Security Without Showing ID — Here’s How It Works
Delta Digital ID Lets You Breeze Through Security Without Showing ID — Here’s How It Works
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Delta Digital ID offers a hands-free experience when checking bags and going through the security checkpoint. At the airport, you'll look into a camera that will send your biographic information to a facial biometric matching service. This information is used to verify your identity, so you can keep your paper boarding pass and government-issued ID in your pocket. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

I Flew Lufthansa’s New Allegris Business Class on Points — Here’s the Catch With Seat Selection
I Flew Lufthansa’s New Allegris Business Class on Points — Here’s the Catch With Seat Selection
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If you’re going to splurge on business class using points and miles, you’d probably assume you can pick your seat for free, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with Lufthansa. So, if you happen to spot a Lufthansa Allegris business class award through a partner loyalty program or even through Miles & More, here’s something important to know before you book.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport
Raising the Bar: Inside the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport
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The long-awaited American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) finally opened its doors in May 2025. Flagship Lounges are a cut above Admirals Clubs in both amenities and exclusivity, and the Philadelphia lounge is a cut above the rest of the Flagship network, too. Here’s what you’ll find inside the Philadelphia Flagship Lounge so you can make the most of your time there.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Your Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges: Locations, Access, and What to Expect
Your Guide to Plaza Premium Lounges: Locations, Access, and What to Expect
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Plaza Premium is an independent lounge network with more than 250 locations worldwide. Most locations are in Asia, but you will find a handful of locations across the Americas. Cardholders of the Platinum Card receive access to all locations, and those with a Priority Pass membership can access more than 60 locations. Here's everything to know about Plaza Premium lounges.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson