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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
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
October 14, 2025
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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.

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
JT Genter
by JT Genter
October 12, 2025
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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.

How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options

How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options
Max ProsperiHarrison Pierce
by Max Prosperi and Harrison Pierce
October 11, 2025
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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.

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
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
September 29, 2025
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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.

Southwest Airlines Boarding Process: How it Currently Works and How It’s Changing in January 2026

Southwest Airlines Boarding Process: How it Currently Works and How It’s Changing in January 2026
Samantha HollandCameron Laufer
by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer
September 24, 2025
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Southwest Airlines will be changing their boarding process. There are multiple paid and free methods to improve your boarding experience — both now and with the new system. Whether through earning elite status, using credit card perks, or purchasing early boarding, we're going over all the ways to ensure you get a great seat on your next flight.

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
Lauren WynnBen Nickel-D'Andrea
by Lauren Wynn and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea
September 19, 2025
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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.

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
Harrison Pierce
by Harrison Pierce
September 17, 2025
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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.

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
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
August 29, 2025
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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.

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
Tyler Glatt
by Tyler Glatt
August 11, 2025
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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.