Nose to Tail

Looking out of the Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 to the wing and engines, as the aircraft lands.

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

The in-seat IFE is playing the Simpsons whilst the author's camera is affixed to the window, capturing scenes outside.

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 Resilient Lady at port. This is a many-storied ship.

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

Looking out the window of the Turkish Airlines A350-900 as it flies over land and bodies of water. The wing and red wingtip can be seen.

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

amtrak acela seats face each other. The seats are dark blue and sit next to large windows.

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

Eurostar e320 number 4023 at London St. Pancras

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

A blue Ouigo high-speed train set sits next to a pink and white TGV inOui train set at the platform.

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

Looking down on the luxurious and spacious Starlux business class seat

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

A lone chair in the Barcelona Sala VIP lounge sits looking out the window with a passenger's luggage near it.

Catalan flair livens up Priority Pass Sala VIP lounge in Barcelona

Travelling business class in Europe usually means having at least two options for a lounge: in the Schengen or non-Schengen zones. The Schen... Continue Reading

Lufthansa welcome sign as you enter the lounge. A cream and beige palette. Different seats are in view.

Lufthansa lounge at Newark delights with seat choice, Allegris touches

If the holy grail of lounge design is about providing multifunctional spaces — including those that allow a passenger to spread out with a l... Continue Reading

Delta jet at the gate on a hazy day. This photo of the aircraft is snapped from inside an aircraft through the window.

American versus Delta on New York-DC aboard E175 twinjets

Regional jet interiors can be boring. So boring, in fact, that the jets will occasionally shuffle between the major US airlines with only a ... Continue Reading

Air Canada regional jet cabins and Wi-Fi really show their age

One year ago, I enjoyed comparing the passenger experience (PaxEx) aboard Air Canada’s aged Embraer E175s with its brand new Airbus A2... Continue Reading

TransPennine Express train pulls into the station with a mixed livery of various blues, a purple underbelly and a yellow face.

Luxurious first class outweighs service flaws on TransPennine Express

The UK rail network is a patchwork of different operators offering their own spin on what first class travel means. Runway Girl Network̵... Continue Reading

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