Exploring the PaxEx possibilities as Icelandair goes A321neo
Icelandair, a longtime Boeing operator, is gearing up to start adding Airbus aircraft to its fleet in the middle of the decade. To that end,... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: economy class
Excellent crew and soft product gloss over blemishes on Virgin 787
A recent trip to Delhi, India gave me a chance to sample the passenger experience on board Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft. My trip ... Continue Reading
Air Transat: a bargain price but mixed PaxEx on YVR-YUL
Air Transat has a large presence in eastern Canada, focusing almost exclusively on shuttling folks from Montreal and Toronto to the Caribbea... Continue Reading
Japanese modernity by Acumen for ANA’s Air Japan all-economy 787-8
There’s a fresh wind of new medium-to-long-haul low-cost carriers blowing across the Asian market, and especially in Japan where ANA’s new s... Continue Reading
JAL 787: cushy for longhaul economy but could use soft tweaks
After nearly three years of being largely closed off to outsiders and tourists, Japan is open. And so, I immediately pounced on a trip that ... Continue Reading
Contour impresses with excellent inflight service on Part 135 flight
Have you heard of Contour Airlines? I hadn’t either until I saw one of their jets in February 2020; the bright blue billboard livery was eas... Continue Reading
Weighing carryon bags, Thai AirAsia proves embodiment of LCC
A recent visit to the famous Cambodian temples of Angkor Wat found me needing to fly between the Thai capitol of Bangkok and Siem Reap, the ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Allegris premium economy and economy: overall better
As with any multi-class airline, the majority of Lufthansa’s revenues and profits come from its premium cabins, particularly business class.... Continue Reading
Grime time? Flying Nok Air on Phuket-Bangkok
There is no shortage of choices available for folks who need to travel between the popular Thai beach town of Phuket and the capital city of... Continue Reading
When Scoot largely wins on schedule and price but little else
Presented with a fresh opportunity to travel through Southeast Asia, I decided to go out of my way to try some “new to me” airli... Continue Reading
Joy and frustration: A Delta A220 trip report
With a rare empty Saturday on my calendar and a surprisingly low mileage redemption rate tempting me, it seemed like the perfect time to tak... Continue Reading
Press Release: Condor A330neo touches down at New York JFK
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) welcomed the arrival of Condor Airlines, (DE) inaugural flight #2016 from Frankfurt t... Continue Reading
Porter Airlines showcases E2 and PorterReserve bundle before launch
TORONTO — Gearing up to soon deploy its new 132-seat, all-economy Embraer E195-E2s on flights from Toronto Pearson to Calgary, Edmonton, Hal... Continue Reading
Air China goes full nose-to-tail Recaro on updated A350
Air China has replaced Collins Aerospace as its business class seat supplier for its Airbus A350 aircraft, unveiling a new full-aircraft set... Continue Reading
Air India gets a Delta-shaped PaxEx upgrade with 777-200LRs
As Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine, India’s neutral relationship with Russia means that Air India does not face Russi... Continue Reading