What it’s like to fly less than “Basic” on Volaris
During a recent trip to Mexico, I carved out some time to try a few of the country’s airlines. An afternoon out-and-back from Mexico C... Continue Reading
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New logo, same train: a Eurostar Standard Premier review
Eurostar, which merged with Thalys in January 2023, now operates the overwhelming majority of trains linking London, Paris and Brussels, wit... Continue Reading
Premium domestic travel arms race intensifies with United Next rollout
One thousand and two hundred days. That’s how long it took for your author to finally snag a ride aboard a United Airlines narrowbody equipp... Continue Reading
JR East’s new E8 Shinkansen impresses with speed and interior design
Japan’s latest Shinkansen bullet train started rolling down the tracks this spring, with a stunning new cabin, faster travel times, and subs... Continue Reading
Kicking it old school aboard Magnicharters 737-300 on MEX-HUX
With some time to spare during a recent trip in Mexico, I decided to take a little airline adventure. After some research I settled on journ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa 747-8 feeds the AvGeek soul despite hard product foibles
As a lifelong Boeing 747 fan, I’ve always wanted to fly aboard the latest model, the 747-8 — quite specifically in a seat with a good ... Continue Reading
How a few tweaks could take Aeromexico 787-9 PaxEx from good to great
I’m not sure why it took me so long, but recent travels finally brought me to Mexico City. Several days in the beautiful city came to ... Continue Reading
Virgin Voyages’ redefinition of cruise travel continues to impress
When Virgin Voyages launched in 2020, and then re-launched in 2021, it redefined the experience of ocean cruising. From its wide variety of ... Continue Reading
Turkish Airlines A350 economy shines despite hiccups on SEA-IST
It’s a bit of a wonder that I haven’t flown with Turkish Airlines before. The Istanbul-based carrier is a behemoth, operating on... Continue Reading
Honeywell 757 demo flight provides insight into defense connectivity
Honeywell’s Boeing 757-200 testbed aircraft is on a nine-stop tour of Africa, Europe and the Middle East, demonstrating resilient connectivi... Continue Reading
Exploring KLM Non-Schengen Crown Lounge as a neurodivergent
As an aviation design geek, I appreciate and applaud airlines that commit to expressing their identity in their own unique way. However, whe... Continue Reading
Why Amtrak Acela First Class feels like poor value
Finding myself on yet another New York to Washington D.C. business trip, I wanted to try something different. I have flown the airline shutt... Continue Reading
Chunneling to London: Eurostar is smooth, quiet and good value
Opened in 1994, the 31-mile long Channel Tunnel (informally, the Chunnel) under the English Channel is traversed 15 times daily by Eurostar’... Continue Reading
Ouigo high-speed rail proves fuss-free on Paris-Bordeaux
Getting around Europe is often easier by train than plane with extensive regional and high-speed rail networks providing plenty of options. ... Continue Reading
How Starlux delivers one of the best premium experiences around
When boutique Taiwanese carrier Starlux first showcased its long-haul premium cabins in 2022, and super-positive reports started surfacing, ... Continue Reading