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Looking out of the Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 to the wing and engines, as the aircraft lands.

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

The in-seat IFE is playing the Simpsons whilst the author's camera is affixed to the window, capturing scenes outside.

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

Hawaiian Airlines A321neo takes off with Alaska Airlines tails parked at their gates, in the background

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

Looking out the window of the Turkish Airlines A350-900 as it flies over land and bodies of water. The wing and red wingtip can be seen.

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

Looking down on the luxurious and spacious Starlux business class seat

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

United Airlines first class aboard a Boeing 737 MAX 9 cabin.

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

Ascent business class seat in the new Boeing Dreamline is facing outward towards the window.

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 business class seat. The seat is a window seat in all grey and white fabrics and thermoplastics.

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

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

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

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