Star Alliance lounge in Paris fails to shine
On paper, the Star Alliance lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle should be a standout. Perched atop the historic 1970s icon that is the airport... Continue Reading
Nose to Tail
Aegean’s new business class: well above Eurobusiness average
Greek national airline Aegean navigates the Scylla and Charybdis of flag carriers, pressured on the one hand by low-cost and holiday airline... Continue Reading
Air Canada’s E175 regional jets stand out despite their age
The year is 2005. Apple’s wildly successful iPod has just received a color screen upgrade for viewing still photos on the go. Cell phones, i... Continue Reading
Northern Pacific delivers a perfectly short ride on a fast machine
Northern Pacific Airways is one month into providing service and we’ve finally gotten on board to test out the airline’s nascent product. Re... Continue Reading
British Airways’ LHR-NCL domestic flight seems hard to justify
In the United States, where long distance travel options are limited, there are few good substitutes to flying. In Europe, however, intercit... Continue Reading
Tanzanian operator Precision Air makes it quick and easy on NBO-JRO
Tanzanian carrier Precision Air operates a variety of multi-leg routes from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Needing to ... Continue Reading
Room for improvement on Kenya Airways long-haul
Booked and canceled in 2020, my plan to go to Kenya with my partner for some wildlife tourism was realized this summer. Our Kenya Airways fl... Continue Reading
United short-hop flight underscores the power of its amazing app
At just 229 miles as the crow flies, United’s route between Washington Dulles (IAD) and New York LaGuardia (LGA) has become one of my most f... Continue Reading
Purple challenger Wizz Air offers persuasive PaxEx
Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost carrier operating across Europe, has a reputation that is broadly similar to easyJet and Ryanair; you get wha... Continue Reading
EAN inflight connectivity astounds on Aegean A321neo
Since its introduction towards the end of the last decade, it’s fair to say that the European Aviation Network — the hybrid S-band/air-to-gr... Continue Reading
Aged products on Air France A320 and 777 still perfectly acceptable
After a great experience with Air France on my way to the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, and a few post-show decompression day... Continue Reading
Power of kindness eases first-ever trip to Europe on American
Approaching Pittsburgh International Airport, my nerves started to kick in. I was about to fly to Europe for the very first time to visit my... Continue Reading
Eurotunnel LeShuttle needs to do more to keep passengers informed
Since the Covid pandemic started, and with all the concomitant complications it has brought to travel — fewer airlines, fewer flights to few... Continue Reading
Brand new interiors delight on Air France 777 and A220 twinjets
On most years, my annual journey to Hamburg to see the latest and greatest #PaxEx innovations at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) starts of... Continue Reading
Viva España: Iberia Express is effective if uninspired in economy
Iberia subsidiary Iberia Express, which feeds its Spanish parent by providing short- and medium-haul flights from Madrid, is a curious offer... Continue Reading