Slow down, do the research for a PaxEx win on low-cost carrier AirAsia
Last minute bookings are always fun, I think. A recent adventure in Malaysia had me suddenly needing to travel to Kota Kinabalu from Sandaka... Continue Reading
Nose to Tail
In praise of an aging lie-flat and stellar crew on Delta 767-300
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Sure, there are bad surprises, like the time China Airlines surprised me by going on strike and canceling... Continue Reading
A frequent traveler’s wishlist for reimagined Eurobusiness
Living in Europe and flying around the continent frequently, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the quality of the Eurobusiness products offered ... Continue Reading
easyJet’s “new” Recaro SL3510 impresses — when it’s there
EasyJet is in many ways the darling of the European low-cost carrier #PaxEx world: it’s cheap and cheerful to Ryanair’s cheap and nasty, has... Continue Reading
When connecting to the outside world on Virgin proves a struggle
There are many inflight delights that set Virgin Atlantic apart from other longhaul carriers, such as mood lighting, friendly flight attenda... Continue Reading
When Europe’s expansive rail network sees train beating plane
Traveling to the largest aircraft interiors show in the world by train feels a little sacrilegious, but I have found over the years that it ... Continue Reading
Simple touches don’t go unnoticed on Jin Air 777 short-hop
If you need to fly between Seoul and Jeju Island in South Korea, you have a smorgasbord of airlines to choose from. As the world’s busiest a... Continue Reading
A tale of two Canadian short-hops and one important inch
While attending Canada Post’s unveiling of its newest aviation-themed stamp collection in March in Ottawa, I considered driving the total 12... Continue Reading
BA’s EAN disappoints on bandwidth, performance and Netflix
It was with some excitement that Runway Girl Network, sifting through the seatback pocket of a recent British Airways A320 flight from Lyon ... Continue Reading
The good and the meh of Korean Air PaxEx aboard the 787-9
On my way to the 2019 IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul, I had a choice to make. Flying Korean Air, I could opt to take the once cutting-... Continue Reading
Air Dolomiti’s E-195 and the Miracle of the Transformed CRJ
In the legend of the miracle of the roses performed by Saint Elisabeth of Hungary and Thuringia, the blessed saint is discovered distributin... Continue Reading
Trading Alaska nonstop for cash and an upgrade proves winning choice
Alaska has a small but consistent presence at Love Field, having taken over Virgin America’s gates following its merger a few years ba... Continue Reading
TAP nails most of the business class details on A330neo Chicago debut
TAP Air Portugal has been on a growth spree of late, adding a handful of US cities along with introducing the newest Airbus aircraft types t... Continue Reading
SpiceJet gets down to business on former Jet Airways 737NG twinjets
One man’s loss is another man’s gain. When India’s 26-year old, full-service carrier Jet Airways shuttered operations in April, ... Continue Reading
Choosing expedience over experience when flying to Russia on a budget
I live in Russia as a doctoral candidate and freelance writer, on a tight budget with limited travel options. Certain trips are necessities,... Continue Reading
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