Sam Chui
Photo Report: Japan Airlines A350-1000 Cabin Revealed
Japan Airlines took their first A350-1000 delivery today from Airbus at Toulouse. They have a total of 13 A350-1000 on order to replace the B777-300/ER fleet. I toured Japan Airlines' new flagship aircraft. Here are the pictures from 4 distinct cabin: Japan Airlines A350-1000 First Class Suite The new seating arrangement features...
View from the Wing
British Airways Is Its Own Worst Enemy: Flying Business Class, London – Austin
The last segment of our trip was a flight home from London Heathrow to Austin on British Airways in business class. They use an Airbus A350 on the route, with no first class but with the airline's Club Suites - essentially a bespoke version of the current American Airlines...
Wild About Travel
Enchanting ride on Australia’s Unique Zig Zag Railway
I have been waiting to ride the Zig Zag Railway, located west of Sydney since it opened as a tourist railway in 1975. The Zig Zag Railway, true to its name, tackles challenging terrain with a series of dramatic switchbacks, creating a zigzagging route through the stunning Australian Blue Mountains....
Live and Let’s Fly
Introduction: The Long Way To Germany On United, Thai, SAS, Lufthansa
My family recently took an autumn trip to Germany since it appears unlikely we will be able to get away for the holidays this year. I decided to use the opportunity to leave a couple days early and take a longer route to Germany, giving me the chance to try...
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 772 – London Heathrow – Zurich Airport (Euro Traveller)
It’s time for another Snapshot, looking at the Passenger Experience aboard British Airways between London Heathrow and Zurich in Euro Traveller (Economy Class). In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports...
View from the Wing
My Unconventional Journey From DC To Staten Island With Amtrak’s Sleeper Car
I was heading to DC for work and planned to meet my wife and daughter in New York. Our plan changed a bit, and instead of meeting downtown I needed to heat out to Staten Island (gosh, I hadn't been there since late 2018 or early 2019). So...
Frequent Floaters
What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in Delta First Class JW Marriott Hotel Quito Review Exploring Quito, Ecuador on a Celebrity Cruise Excursion Quito to the Galapagos and Back by Avianca Charter Ship Review – Celebrity Flora...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Funn – Expect the Unexpected
Expect the Unexpected Indirect Travel Fun How much is it this time??? Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hyatt Regency O’Hare...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – The Unexpected Coach
The Unexpected Coach, featuring National Express Indirect Travel Fun How much is it this time??? Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crowne Plaza O’Hare...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – AY1337 Helsinki Vantaa to London Heathrow Terminal 3 (Economy Class)
AY1337 Helsinki Vantaa to London Heathrow Terminal 3 Indirect Travel Fun How much is it this time??? Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crowne...
The Travel Sisters
Tips for Visiting Winter Realms (formerly Ice Castles) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Planning to visit Winter Realms (former ice castles) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin this winter? Read these essentials tips you need to know including the best time to visit and more. The post Tips for Visiting Winter Realms (formerly Ice Castles) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin appeared first on The Travel Sisters.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Park Hyatt Sydney
The Park Hyatt Sydney remains a top-tier hotel with a superb location, excellent service, decadent breakfast, and pleasant accommodations. Park Hyatt Sydney Review With six years having elapsed since I first offered a review of the Park Hyatt Sydney, I figured it was time to check it out again on...
No Work All Travel
The First Food Tour of Mexico City
As winter slowly encroaches upon much of the U.S., let’s warm up a little by taking a Mexico City food tour. We’ll start with two examples of comida callejera, or street food. Green chorizo, what?!  Nope, it’s not from using avocados. Hailing from the city of Toluca in the state...
View from the Wing
Inside Etihad’s First Apartment: An Unforgettable Abu Dhabi to London Flight
All in all, if I hadn't flown this aircraft configuration a dozen times and hadn't flown it just a week before, I'd call it 'the flight of a lifetime.' It was honestly perfect, and I still believe that the Etihad First Apartment is the third best hard product in...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – Entering Finland to visit… a supermarket?
Entering Finland to visit…. a Supermarket. Eh… what…? Indirect Travel Fun How much is it this time??? Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crowne...