Recent content by Zooni

I’ve upgraded to Premium Economy on American Airlines a couple of different ways, usually when I wanted more comfort without paying full Business Class prices. From my experience, you can upgrade by paying a cash offer after booking, using miles if upgrade space is available, or sometimes...

I first learned about American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades when a friend helped me use one for an international trip. A Systemwide Upgrade (SWU) is a benefit for top-tier AAdvantage elites that lets you upgrade one segment, often from economy or premium economy to Business or First, if space is...

I helped my dad look into the American Airlines senior citizen discount when we were booking a family trip, and it was a bit different than we expected. American doesn’t really advertise a broad senior discount anymore. Sometimes there are small, limited discounts on certain routes, but they’re...

I’ve flown both American Airlines Business Class and First Class, and privacy was the biggest difference I noticed. On a long-haul Business Class flight, I had a pod-style lie-flat seat with a divider that made it feel very personal, even when the cabin was full. First Class felt more spacious...

I’ve wondered this myself after flying both cabins on American Airlines. From my experience, First Class seats do feel a bit wider than Business Class, especially on long-haul routes. When I flew First after a last-minute rebooking, the seat felt more open at the shoulders, while Business Class...

I didn’t really think about privacy until I flew both cabins on American Airlines. On a long-haul trip in Business Class, I had a lie-flat seat with a divider that made it feel pretty private, especially once the seat was fully reclined. Later, I flew First Class on a different route and was...

I used to assume American Airlines Business Class seats were the same on every long-haul flight, but that’s not always true. I found this out when a flight change put me on a different aircraft than I originally booked. Some planes had newer lie-flat seats with more privacy, while others felt a...

I wondered about this before my first long-haul American Airlines Business Class flight because I’m fairly tall and wanted to know if I’d actually sleep. From my experience, the lie-flat bed is roughly 78–80 inches long, depending on the aircraft. I’m just under six feet, and I was able to...

I’ve actually tried both American Airlines First Class and Business Class on long-haul flights, and the difference surprised me. On an international trip, Business Class already felt premium with lie-flat seats, privacy dividers, and solid service. Later, I upgraded to First Class on another...

I’ve flown American Airlines First Class on a few domestic trips, usually after upgrading when prices dropped. From my experience, the seats are wider recliners with plenty of legroom, usually in a 2-2 layout. On shorter routes, it’s a comfortable leather seat with good padding, while on longer...

I learned how Admirals Club access works after a pretty messy travel day with American Airlines. My flight got delayed, then rebooked, and I really didn’t want to spend hours at a noisy gate. That’s when I finally figured out my options for the Admirals Club. From my experience, the easiest way...

I wondered about this myself the first time I flew Delta with my Amex Platinum. I had a long layover and figured I’d try the Delta Sky Club instead of sitting at the gate. Good news from real experience: yes, the Amex Platinum does get you into the Delta Sky Club, as long as you’re flying Delta...

Totally get the question about whether the Amex Platinum gets you into the Delta Sky Club—I had the same confusion before a big trip last year. Here’s the real-world scoop from my experience: I bought my American Express Platinum Card mainly for lounge access, and I did think that meant free...

I actually looked into this recently when I was trying to visit family in Arizona and was hoping Breeze would be an easy option. Short answer: Breeze Airways does not consistently fly to Phoenix (PHX). Their routes change a lot, and Phoenix isn’t a regular destination on their network. I found...

I ran into this exact question earlier this year when I was trying to plan a trip way ahead with Breeze. I kept searching dates nearly a year out and thought something was broken. Turns out, Breeze just doesn’t release flights that far in advance. From my experience, they usually open bookings...