New United A320 reminds us why a refurbishment is welcome
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the routes I frequented the most was New York LaGuardia-Washington Dulles. These short-hop flights — ... Continue Reading
Nose to Tail
Alaska Airlines’ service and soft product pull through again
Sometimes plans change. Originally I was to fly out and back from Seattle to Portland, Oregon during a single day, stay at home for a night,... Continue Reading
Why Amtrak should include digital overhaul in its future plans
When traveling between New York and Washington DC, I try to use Amtrak as much as possible. Flights linking these two cities are often expen... Continue Reading
Covid transatlantic travel: Plan meticulously and expect high costs
Having recently returned to the UK after traveling to the US, via Dublin, for a long-awaited family reunion, my advice to anyone considering... Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines offers compelling transcon option with A321neo
While an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 is not at the top of my preference list for a transcon flight, the airline regularly schedules one of it... Continue Reading
WestJet’s 787-9 PaxEx impresses on London-Toronto
Roughly a year ago, I anxiously boarded an Air Canada flight to Toronto. Having spent months in lockdown in a central London flat, I was des... Continue Reading
Delta’s domestic widebody flights are a treat
With international travel still largely off the table for most people, 2021 has seen the resurgence of highly sought after US domestic wideb... Continue Reading
Queues and holdups mar COVID-era Eurotunnel trip
Travelling between the UK and France during COVID-19 has never been easy, but it has certainly never felt as odd as this last month, with ca... Continue Reading
Taking Tailwind for a spin before it begins NYC-BOS seaplane operation
Seaplane operations are not a new idea for New York City. Small airlines have been utilizing the East 23rd Street Skyport since the 1930s. W... Continue Reading
Prepare for forms and more forms when flying Europe-US
It is important to carry the correct documents when traveling by air amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Flying from Los Angeles to Barcelona, Spain... Continue Reading
United, Southwest and a long overdue family vacation
After sixteen months and two previously cancelled family trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my family of four was ready for a vacation in C... Continue Reading
Flying US-Europe proves less rigid than expected, but be prepared
Flying to Europe right now feels like it is fraught with uncertainties. The rules for entering the UK and EU member states can change quickl... Continue Reading
18 months after delivery, Qatar Airways unveils Adient 787-9 cabin
Qatar Airways’ latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabins — revealed some eighteen months after the airline took delivery of the aircraft — featu... Continue Reading
Comparing Delta’s 737-900ER and 757 on New York-Seattle
If I were to tally up all of my flights over the years, New York-Seattle probably tops the list of routes I’ve flown the most. It’s a rather... Continue Reading
Bradley to NYC shows why US rail is ripe for improvement
While some airports in the United States have direct rail access of varying usefulness, most do not and that leaves many passengers in a bit... Continue Reading