Live and Let’s Fly
Review: SAS A350-900 Business Class Bangkok – Copenhagen (Inaugural)
While not deliberate, I found myself on the inaugural SAS flight from Bangkok to Copenhagen, operated by an Airbus A350-900 in business class. With superb dining and excellent service onboard, SAS remains one of my favorite carriers.  SAS A350-900 Business Class Review (BKK-CPH) When I noticed some frequent flyer award...
TravelUpdate
Takeoff Points: American Flagship First A321T December 2023
Background: This past weekend I flew on the American Flagship First A321T from New York to Los Angeles. Since I also flew on this exact product just a month ago and published a more comprehensive review, I decided to make a quick “Takeoff Points” posting with highlights from my most...
Young Travelers of Hong Kong
Review: Swiss A340 Premium Economy (ZRH-HKG)
A review of Swiss' new premium economy class, including the seat, catering, amenities offered, WiFi and entertainment, and more. The post Review: Swiss A340 Premium Economy (ZRH-HKG) appeared first on Young Travelers of Hong Kong.
TravelUpdate
New Terminal 2 at La Guardia
I passed through the new terminal 2 at La Guardia last week for the first time since the reconstruction was completed. It is a very pleasant experience, they did a lovely job of modifying the old terminal. I am sure most of you have read about the intention of getting...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Thai Airways 787-8 Economy Class
While flying on AirAsia did not work out, I enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Thai Airways in economy class on the 787-8 Dreamliner from Manilla to Bangkok. Thai Airways 787-8 Economy Class Review (MNL-BKK) While on my flight to Manila, I booked a Thai Airways ticket from Manila to...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Business Class San Francisco – Manila
I tend to avoid inaugural flights because you often get special service and special meals onboard, making the review somewhat unique, but much less valuable. Rather than fly United Airlines’ new San Francisco – Manila route on its first day of operation, I flew it on the second day in...
TravelUpdate
Plaza Premium Lounge in DFW airport
I forgot that there is a Plaza Premium Lounge in DFW airport because I always use the Capital One Lounge in Terminal D when I fly. This week I got to try it. The lounge is in Terminal E near gate 31. https://www.plazapremiumlounge.com/en-uk/find/americas/united-states-of-america/dallas-fort-worth/dfw-international-airport/domestic-departures-terminal-e It is a small lounge, only about...
TravelUpdate
Review: Missing Half of the Entrees, American Flagship First (JFK-LAX)
Background: I have flown on the American Airlines A321 Transcon in Flagship First on numerous occasions from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). I find it to be one of the best ways to fly coast to coast, although it certainly has room for improvement. The major highlight that...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review Showdown: WestJet Versus Air Canada Rouge
I flew between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) roundtrip… The post Flight Review Showdown: WestJet Versus Air Canada Rouge appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qantas A380 First Class Sydney – Los Angeles
My journey home from Sydney to Los Angeles on the Qantas A380 in first class was quite pleasant overall with a heavenly bed and superb onboard cuisine, though the service did not feel much like first class. Nevertheless, I would argue there is no better way to fly between California...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Air France A350-900 Business Class – YYZ-CDG
We spent a weekend in Paris and got there thanks to a good fare… The post Flight Review: Air France A350-900 Business Class – YYZ-CDG appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
JetBlue Mint Review: Cross-Country Comfort Thanks to “Move to Mint”
After years of travel over which I've logged more than half a million miles in the air, I was able to enjoy JetBlue Mint. It's been on the list of cabins to fly for ages.  The trip was also an incredible value, thanks to a Move to Mint upgrade. The...
TravelUpdate
Admirals Club airport lounge in San Francisco
I visited the Admirals Club airport lounge in San Francisco. Prospecting for Admirals Club membership: I don’t have membership so I thought it would be good to see if it should supplement or replace my present lounge access. Checked in at the lower level and then went up in the...
TravelUpdate
American AAdvantage Gold Upgrade: E175 First Class Raleigh to New York
Background: I was heading back from Raleigh to New York on a quick weekend trip and booked the last nonstop flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to New York (JFK) for the night to maximize my day in the area. To my surprise, I cleared an American Airlines AAdvantage Gold Upgrade for...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Qantas A380 Premium Economy Class Los Angeles – Sydney
I enjoyed a surprisingly lovely 15-hour flight on Qantas aboard the Airbus A380 in premium economy class from Los Angeles to Sydney. It was not a flawless product, but was a very solid one. Qantas A380 Premium Economy Class Review I booked my seat for 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles....