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22 Travel Vient travel guides on airlines: comparisons, roundups, and hand-verified recommendations. Sorted by newest first.
Airline Alliances 2026: Are Two Airlines Partners? (Star, oneworld, SkyTeam)
Are two airlines partners? Full 2026 Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam member lists, plus how to tell if two airlines codeshare and earn each other's miles.
Southwest vs Delta from Las Vegas 2026: Bags, Routes, Basic
Southwest dominates LAS with more daily flights than any other carrier. Delta brings premium cabins and SkyTeam reach. Which one wins out of Las Vegas in 2026.
BA First vs Virgin Upper Class 2026: LHR-LAX Premium Compared
BA First and Virgin Upper Class are the two top premium cabins on London-LA in 2026. Which one wins on seat, lounge, chauffeur, and miles redemption.
Flying With a Baby: Practical Tips From Parents (2026)
Real tips for flying with a baby in 2026: skip the red-eye, beat ear pressure, pack smart, decide lap infant vs a seat. Parent-tested, with gear that helps.
Are You Entitled to Flight Compensation? 2026 Decision Guide
Delayed, cancelled, or bumped? Whether you're owed money depends on where your flight departed. A quick guide to EU261, UK261, and US DOT rules.
EU261 Flight Compensation in 2026: When You're Owed €250 to €600
EU261 pays €250 to €600 for flights delayed 3+ hours, cancelled, or overbooked when the cause is the airline's fault. Who qualifies and how to claim.
UK261 Flight Compensation in 2026: When You're Owed £220 to £520
After Brexit the UK kept EU261 as UK261. Flights delayed 3+ hours, cancelled, or overbooked pay £220 to £520 when it's the airline's fault. How to claim.
US Flight Delay and Cancellation Rights 2026 (DOT Refunds)
The US has no EU-style delay compensation, but DOT's 2024 rule forces automatic cash refunds for cancellations and big delays, plus bumping payouts.
Best Airline for Flying While Pregnant (2026)
US airlines rarely require notes. International varies: Emirates needs a letter from 29 weeks and bars travel from the 33rd week, Singapore from 28 weeks. Cutoffs + tips compared.
Best Airline for Large Strollers and Car Seats (2026)
Every major airline checks strollers and car seats free, but jogging/double strollers and car-seat-on-board policies vary. Southwest, JetBlue, Lufthansa lead.
Best Airline for Medical Equipment and CPAP (2026)
Every US airline accepts CPAP and POCs as extra carry-on per ACAA. JetBlue, Delta, Lufthansa lead on advance-notice infrastructure. POC battery rules covered.
Best Airline for Overweight Checked Bags (2026)
Standard cap 50 lb; overweight 51-70 lb runs $100-150 most carriers. Lufthansa Business 32 kg included. Alaska, Hawaiian friendly. Status waivers compared.
Best Airline for Pets in Checked Cargo (2026)
Most major US airlines suspended pet cargo. Alaska, Hawaiian, American kept programs. Lufthansa, KLM lead abroad. Risk + temperature embargoes covered.
Best Airline for Flying with Checked Musical Instruments (2026)
Southwest is the US guitar gold standard. American and Delta lead for CBBG cellos. Lufthansa expanded cabin to 125 cm March 2026. Avoid WestJet for cellos.
Best Airline for Flying with an Infant (2026)
Singapore has the largest bassinet (14 kg). United's 35 lb widebody bassinet is industry-high. ANA/JAL put bassinets in Business. Delta One has zero.
Best Airline for Flying with Pets in Cabin (2026)
Alaska wins overall at $100 in-cabin fee. JetBlue best for cats. Hawaiian rules inter-island at $35 and now holds the top US weight cap. Avoid BA, United.
Best Airline for Plus-Size Travelers 2026: JetBlue Now Tops
JetBlue replaces Southwest as the US top pick after Southwest's CoS policy weakened January 2026. No advance mandate, wide 18.4 inch (46.7 cm) seats, low gate friction.
Best Airline for Flying with Skis and Snowboards (2026)
Alaska waives oversize and overweight on ski bags (most ski-friendly Big-4). United dominates Colorado. Swiss Ski Fly Free for Alps. Watch Frontier's fees.
Best Airline for Flying with Surfboards (2026)
Alaska and Hawaiian (post-merger) win US surf travel: free, multiple boards per bag. United's California waiver is the underused hack. Singapore best for Bali.
Best Airline for Tall Passengers 2026: JetBlue Then Southwest
JetBlue's 32-inch pitch drops to 30 inches as the Mini Mint retrofit rolls out from June 2026. Southwest at 31 inches becomes the free-legroom king. Avoid AA Project Oasis 737s. JAL premium economy is best long-haul.
Does a 22-Inch Suitcase Fit as a Carry-On? 2026 Guide
A 22x14x9 inch bag fits 3 US airlines with margin, 35 at the exact limit, and fails on 41 international carriers. Here's what actually fits in 2026.
How to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees in 2026
Airlines hiked bag fees again in April 2026. Seven tactics and three airline-card combos that actually save budget travelers $45 to $100 per trip.
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- Airline ComparisonANA vs Singapore Airlines 2026: Which Should You Fly?ANA's The Room business class and dual Tokyo hubs vs Singapore Suites and free fleet-wide Wi-Fi. Two Star Alliance giants compared on cabins, bags, and loyalty.
- Airline ComparisonANA vs United 2026: Which Wins the Transpacific Run?ANA THE Room and Japanese economy vs United Polaris, Starlink Wi-Fi, and US feed. Business class, on-time, routes, and MileagePlus vs ANA Mileage Club compared.
- Airline ComparisonCathay Pacific vs Emirates 2026: Which Should You Fly?Cathay's new Aria Suite with full sliding doors vs Emirates' A380 onboard shower, bar, and ICE. Business class, economy, hubs, loyalty, and bags compared.
- Airline ComparisonCathay Pacific vs Qatar Airways 2026: Which Is Better?Two oneworld carriers, both with doored business class. Qatar wins network and on-time; Cathay has a premium economy cabin Qatar lacks. Bags and loyalty inside.