Nose to Tail

Overhead view of the Cathay Pacific first class suite, showing expansive living space, a large IFE screen, and lots of comfortable bedding atop the seat bottom.

Cathay can draw inspiration for new first class from iconic product

Cathay Pacific is one of the few airlines looking to retain an international first class cabin and service in its next-generation of aircraf... Continue Reading

JAL First Class Lounge at Haneda brings the nostalgia and charm

Japan Airlines (JAL) may not trace its history back to the flying boat era, but in the last 70 years it has established itself as one of the... Continue Reading

Stelia Symphony seat on Singapore Airlines' 787-10 is a window seat with blue LED lighting shining down on it.

Singapore Airlines 787-10 proves perfect PaxEx fit for midrange ops

The launch customer for Boeing’s 787-10, Singapore Airlines (SIA) largely operates its -10 twinjets on midrange routes around Asia and... Continue Reading

Singapore Airlines' JAMCO-made business class seat aboard the A350 ULR is wide and comfy seat, with rich browns.

Singapore slinging myself halfway around the world

Singapore Airlines (SIA) uses Airbus A350-900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) aircraft to operate the world’s longest commercial flights, linki... Continue Reading

EVA Air 777-300ER economy class 3-3-3 seating in all grey honeycomb pattern. IFE screens are also visible in this photo.

Excellent seat and IFE make up for subpar catering in EVA Air economy

After a pair of fantastic business class flights with United Airlines and Starlux, it was time to pay the piper and fly home to New York fro... Continue Reading

Starlux A330-900neo ready for boarding at the gate

Starlux leans into branding and heritage to deliver top-notch PaxEx

Having launched operations just weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the global travel industry, Starlux Airlines has been high on my ... Continue Reading

Five bowls with various Japanese dishes and chopsticks are laid out on the first class tray table.

JAL first class continues to shine despite delayed hard product

To say that Runway Girl Network is excited about Japan Airlines’ (JAL) forthcoming new first class product is an understatement. Featu... Continue Reading

Vietnam Airlines business class seat. The seat is a window seat in all grey and white fabrics and thermoplastics.

Vietnam Airlines delights on short-hop with 787-9 wide-body

Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is the only full-service option flying from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, and frequently operates Airbus and Boeing wi... Continue Reading

A table overlooking the airport ramp. A glass of champers and an empty water glass sits on the table. BA aircraft tails can be seen outside the window.

Come dine with me at BA’s Heathrow T3 First Class Lounge

Oneworld Alliance member British Airways (BA) is among a small group of European airlines that still offer a true first class product both o... Continue Reading

Did a disappointing Bamboo Airways experience portend trouble?

Armed with some free time after a work trip, I made plans for a quick getaway to Vietnam for rest and relaxation. Unlike most folks, R&R... Continue Reading

Brightline gives Amtrak a run for its money on Orlando-Miami

At what point does a train ride from A to B become something more than a mere transportation service? At what point does it become an experi... Continue Reading

Tailwind Air’s seaplane tempts with thrilling NYC-BOS short hop

For many travelers, a low fare is the most important metric when booking transportation. For others, a premium experience tops all other req... Continue Reading

Four leather armchairs situated around a small round table next to a window overlooking the airport grounds.

Iberia’s nice Velázquez lounge at Madrid could get even nicer

Iberia’s hub in Madrid Barajas offers two lounges that cater to its business class and elite status passengers, with the smaller of th... Continue Reading

United Polaris Business Class seat is mostly grey with dark blue accents and a blue blanket.

United Airlines’ Polaris impresses aboard 777-200 on HND-SFO

Having been a loyal fan of Alaska Airlines and Delta for more than a decade, I managed to completely miss United Airlines’ flagship in... Continue Reading

A passenger in Eurobiz raises his glass of champagne to the window, as the world passes below him.

How to elevate the Eurobiz concept beyond the cocktail table

When taking an hour-long flight in Europe, there is a very valid question to ask: what is the point of Eurobusiness? Sure, getting a glass o... Continue Reading

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