I certainly take smoke-free flights for granted. This was the reason I made such a stink about smoking on a China Eastern flight to Shanghai. But we don’t have to go back all that far to recall a different...
Road Trip From Basel To Vienna?

My summer vacation is coming up and I am looking into a road trip to Austria…but since I’m far less of a driver than a flyer, I wanted to discuss it here first. Basel To Vienna: By Car, Plane,...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO)

The brand new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) has instantly become my favorite Maple Leaf Lounge in the network with excellent service, dining, and lovely indoor and outdoor space. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San...
United Airlines Debuts First 737-800 With “United Next” Interior

The first United Airlines 737-800 is now flying with a refreshed “United Next” interior. First United Airlines 737-800 With Refreshed Interior Now Flying This week, the first 737-800 (73Y) featuring United’s modern new interior has taken to the air....
Azul Retiring A350 Fleet…Already?

Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas appears set to retire its fleet of Airbus A350-900 jets only a year after receiving them. The aircraft type has been removed from the schedule, with the Brazilian press reporting that operating expenses were...