United short-hop flight underscores the power of its amazing app
At just 229 miles as the crow flies, United’s route between Washington Dulles (IAD) and New York LaGuardia (LGA) has become one of my most f... Continue Reading
Nose to Tail
Purple challenger Wizz Air offers persuasive PaxEx
Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost carrier operating across Europe, has a reputation that is broadly similar to easyJet and Ryanair; you get wha... Continue Reading
EAN inflight connectivity astounds on Aegean A321neo
Since its introduction towards the end of the last decade, it’s fair to say that the European Aviation Network — the hybrid S-band/air-to-gr... Continue Reading
Aged products on Air France A320 and 777 still perfectly acceptable
After a great experience with Air France on my way to the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, and a few post-show decompression day... Continue Reading
Power of kindness eases first-ever trip to Europe on American
Approaching Pittsburgh International Airport, my nerves started to kick in. I was about to fly to Europe for the very first time to visit my... Continue Reading
Eurotunnel LeShuttle needs to do more to keep passengers informed
Since the Covid pandemic started, and with all the concomitant complications it has brought to travel — fewer airlines, fewer flights to few... Continue Reading
Brand new interiors delight on Air France 777 and A220 twinjets
On most years, my annual journey to Hamburg to see the latest and greatest #PaxEx innovations at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) starts of... Continue Reading
Viva España: Iberia Express is effective if uninspired in economy
Iberia subsidiary Iberia Express, which feeds its Spanish parent by providing short- and medium-haul flights from Madrid, is a curious offer... Continue Reading
New entrant Red Way delivers pleasant surprise on LNK-LAS
Red Way has become the newest US airline, launching service from its Lincoln, Nebraska hub on 8 June. Its current route network features fli... Continue Reading
Loving Lauda simplicity on STN-HAM after chaotic start
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline and its most infamous no-frills advocate, also owns Lauda Europe, a wet-lease airline that operates certai... Continue Reading
Avanti West Coast First Class: new interiors but same poor service
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast seems to be dragging its heels on refreshing its trains, with many of them still sporting the former Virg... Continue Reading
Condor goes big on stripes for A330neo flights
German leisure carrier Condor Airlines received a lot of attention in February when New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) b... Continue Reading
Delta versus Alaska on each carrier’s Boeing 737-900ER
With US airlines offering generous ticket flexibility in a post-Covid world, I find myself splitting trips between multiple airlines more th... Continue Reading
Choosing comfort over speed on Japan’s Hinotori Limited Express
When thinking about intercity train travel in Japan, the Shinkansen is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Whizzing through cities ... Continue Reading
A tale of two classes: British Airways World Traveller and WTP
In the past, British Airways has had a bit of a reputation for inconsistent onboard service, but as Covid started entering the endemic phase... Continue Reading