Air Do delivers AvGeek fun and personal touches on venerable 767
Need to travel between Tokyo-Haneda and Sapporo, on the island of Hokkaido? There are no shortage of options. Remarkably, Haneda-Sapporo is ... Continue Reading
Author: Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren
ANA wows with 9min boarding, generous legroom on domestic 777
I like to try new airlines, and a recent trip to Japan gave me the opportunity to work in a day’s worth of flying through the nation o... Continue Reading
What it’s like to fly less than “Basic” on Volaris
During a recent trip to Mexico, I carved out some time to try a few of the country’s airlines. An afternoon out-and-back from Mexico C... Continue Reading
Starlux codeshare with Alaska Airlines covers eight domestic routes
Luxury boutique airline Starlux on 4 October announced the start of its codeshare pact with oneworld alliance member Alaska Airlines. It is ... Continue Reading
Kicking it old school aboard Magnicharters 737-300 on MEX-HUX
With some time to spare during a recent trip in Mexico, I decided to take a little airline adventure. After some research I settled on journ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa 747-8 feeds the AvGeek soul despite hard product foibles
As a lifelong Boeing 747 fan, I’ve always wanted to fly aboard the latest model, the 747-8 — quite specifically in a seat with a good ... Continue Reading
How a few tweaks could take Aeromexico 787-9 PaxEx from good to great
I’m not sure why it took me so long, but recent travels finally brought me to Mexico City. Several days in the beautiful city came to ... Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines closes $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines
Oneworld alliance member Alaska Airlines on 18 September formally closed a $1.9 billion deal to acquire former rival Hawaiian Airlines. The ... Continue Reading
Turkish Airlines A350 economy shines despite hiccups on SEA-IST
It’s a bit of a wonder that I haven’t flown with Turkish Airlines before. The Istanbul-based carrier is a behemoth, operating on... Continue Reading
Starlux CSO talks Seattle market entry, Alaska Airlines codeshare
SEATTLE — Taiwanese startup Starlux Airlines officially added Seattle to its route map on 16 August, its third North American destination. T... Continue Reading
How Starlux delivers one of the best premium experiences around
When boutique Taiwanese carrier Starlux first showcased its long-haul premium cabins in 2022, and super-positive reports started surfacing, ... Continue Reading
Status-free agent takes United 737 MAX first class for a spin
A short trip to San Francisco for work required some travel. Several airlines ply the route between my home base of Seattle and the city by ... Continue Reading
Hipa Hipa to Hawaiian Airlines’ excellent 787-9 up front product
The long wait at Hawaiian Airlines is over, as the carrier finally launched revenue service with the Boeing 787-9 twinjet on 15 April. With ... Continue Reading
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
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