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
Author: Jason Rabinowitz
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
US rail travel advances as Brightline opens extension to Orlando
America’s rail revolution has taken a giant leap forward as US railroad Brightline opens its hotly anticipated extension northward to Orland... Continue Reading
Amtrak divulges fresh details about Airo passenger experience
Ask anyone who has ridden Amtrak in the Northeast about their passenger experience on board, and they’ll almost certainly say something alon... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
Retrofitted A319 with new United Next interior ready for service
Nearly two years after United Airlines revealed an ambitious refurbishment program to install its new ‘United Next’ signature in... 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
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
Three-aircraft adventure on Alaska highlights product consistency work
With a stash of rapidly expiring credits I decided to do a triangle routing on Alaska Airlines’ various mainline jets to get a feel fo... Continue Reading
Delta’s refurbishment effort shines through on 31-year old 757
After a few days of beautiful beaches and plane spotting in St. Maarten, it was time to head back to a very cold New York. While my flight t... Continue Reading