Nose to Tail

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

Looking out of a the Boeing 767 aircraft window to see the wingtip and a view of NYC skyline during the day. (certus)

United delivers stellar Basic Economy experience on 767-300ER

While I’m not typically the type of passenger to book a basic economy fare, sometimes a good deal is just too good to pass up. Whether it wa... Continue Reading

The red engine from the aircraft window of the Batik Air 737 MAX 8

Bizarre booking experience colors Batik Air trip

On a mission to try as many new airlines as I can, I opted for Batik Air Malaysia, formerly known as Malindo Air to fly between Kuala Lumpur... Continue Reading

A rear view on the Garuda Indonesia A330 economy cabin as passengers deplane

Garuda A330 economy: full service product at a full service price

There is no shortage of airlines in Indonesia these days, particularly when flying between the tourist hot spot of Bali and the capitol city... Continue Reading

Western Style dinner of steak and mashed potatoes is displayed on a white plate.

Catering and crew shine in ANA 787-8 business class on KUL-HND

A work trip required me to be in the jungles of southeast Asia for the better part of one month, an exciting but exhausting experience. So, ... Continue Reading

The new Recaro doored mini-suite on Iberia's NPS A350

New doored suite; now what? Iberia’s NPS A350 business class

Iberia has been on a journey to modernise its passenger experience, and now boasts some new Airbus A350s with Recaro doored mini-suites in b... Continue Reading

Air Malta A320neo is parked at the gate with a predominantly red and white livery.

Air Malta: small and unremarkable but fairly solid

Malta, the Mediterranean island nation, holds an interesting place in the world of European aviation. A member of the European Union and Sch... Continue Reading

A line up of cars wait to drive to enter the channel tunnel

To fly, to drive, or to take the train: a French passenger conundrum

When travelling long, international distances within Europe, passengers usually have multiple options: a decent rail option (especially in W... Continue Reading

The Star Alliance lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is dimly lit. A large wall with artistic accents sits behind two couches.

Star Alliance lounge in Paris fails to shine

On paper, the Star Alliance lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle should be a standout. Perched atop the historic 1970s icon that is the airport... Continue Reading

Aegean's EuroBiz configuration with the middle seat in a seat triple serving as a side table for the aisle and window passengers. The seats, shown here empty, are mostly blue with some beige finishing touches.

Aegean’s new business class: well above Eurobusiness average

Greek national airline Aegean navigates the Scylla and Charybdis of flag carriers, pressured on the one hand by low-cost and holiday airline... Continue Reading

An Air Canada E175 sits at the gate, ready for boarding.

Air Canada’s E175 regional jets stand out despite their age

The year is 2005. Apple’s wildly successful iPod has just received a color screen upgrade for viewing still photos on the go. Cell phones, i... Continue Reading

Northern Pacific 757 on takeoff with mountains in the background.

Northern Pacific delivers a perfectly short ride on a fast machine

Northern Pacific Airways is one month into providing service and we’ve finally gotten on board to test out the airline’s nascent product. Re... Continue Reading

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