The Emirates First Class Lounge in Dubai’s Concourse B is well-suited for the huge crowds that pass through it each day, but lacks the intimacy and luxury that typically characterizes a first class lounge. I say it is huge–and it was–but not nearly as big as the Concourse A lounge, which I’ve reviewed before here. […]
Review: Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai
The Emirates First Class Lounge in the A Concourse of Dubai (DXB) is a sight to behold: it feels more like being in a private terminal. I’m merging two visits into one for this review. I’m in the midst of a oneworld first class trip report and while that may seem an odd place to […]
Wow: My Stellar 14-Hour Flight On Starlux A350 Business Class
Hello from Taipei, where I’m relaxing after a 14-hour journey from Los Angeles to Taipei onboard a Starlux A350 in business class. My flight was phenomenal and I want to offer my first impressions here, then will offer a full review later on. Starlux A350 Business Class – My First Impressions Starlux departs from the […]
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class [2025]
JetBlue continues to offer a consistent product in Mint Business Class with warm service and excellent food. My A321 journey from Los Angeles to Newark was not without issue, but flying JetBlue was once again a pleasure. JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class Review (LAX-EWR) I parked at Mark’s house in Westchester (near In-N-Out) and walked […]
Review: JetBlue A321 Economy Class (ONT-JFK Redeye)
We kicked off our journey to London with a redeye from Ontario, in Southern California’s Inland Empire, to New York on a JetBlue A321 “Classic” in economy class. The flight was surprisingly restful. JetBlue A321 Classic Economy Class Review (ONT-JFK) Back when JetBlue had more money, it used to advertise its redeye flights as “shut […]
7 First Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2025
2025 will be a year of transition in many ways and changes already in effect will limit the amount of travel I do this year, at least in the manner in which I have freely traveled over the last several years. Even so, there are a number of first class products I do hope to […]
Review: Saudia 787-9 Business Class
Saudia operates in a highly competitive region with carriers like Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways heavily investing in their premium products, but that competition has paid off: Saudia has come a long way from my first 787-9 business class flight in 2016 to today. Saudia 787-9 Business Class Review (JED-KUL) After a very unproductive layover […]
Review: Saudia AlFursan Business Lounge Jeddah (JED) [Very Impressive]
The Saudia AlFursan Lounge in Jeddah (JED) is a beautiful lounge with delicious food, kind service, and excellent amenities, but one huge drawback… Saudia AlFursan Business Lounge Jeddah Review (JED) I spent almost eight hours in this lounge during my journey from Tunis to Kuala Lumpur via Jeddah on Saudia. Access + Hours + Location […]
Review: Air India 787-8 Business Class
My first flight on Air India, onboard a 787-8 in business class, exceeded expectations and was marked by a comfortable seat with warm and friendly service. Even so, there is room for improvement as the carrier seeks to transform itself into a true global competitor. Air India 787-8 Business Class Review This flight was part […]
Review: TAROM A318 Business Class
Flying on TAROM is like stepping back in time 20 years. My TAROM A318 flight from London to Bucharest reminded me of what it was like to fly when I was a child–both the good and the bad. TAROM A318 Business Class Review I booked my ticket from London to Sofia, Bulgaria via Bucharest for […]
Review: Qatar Airways Premium Lounge Singapore (SIN)
As much as I love the Qantas First Lounge in Singapore Changi, the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge is my favorite. I enjoyed a tremendous late-night dinner here with excellent service. This is my go-to lounge in SIN. Qatar Airways Premium Lounge Singapore Review (SIN) Qatar describes this lounge as a five-star hotel: In clear contrast […]
Review: Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class Frankfurt – Singapore
The 12-hour journey in Singapore Airlines Suites Class onboard the A380 from Frankfurt to Singapore was a lovely flight with enough time to fully enjoy the first class product. Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class Review (FRA-SIN) I will structure this review a bit different than the first sector of SQ25, avoiding some repetition about the […]
Review: Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class
At last, my long-awaited trip on Singapore Airlines onboard the A380 in Suites Class had arrived. My expectations were dangerously high. Could this flight live up to those expectations? Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class Review Singapore Airlines ran its flagship Airbus A380-800 service on flights between New York (JFK) and Singapore (SIN) via Frankfurt (FRA) […]
Review: Qantas A380 First Class Sydney – Los Angeles
My journey home from Sydney to Los Angeles on the Qantas A380 in first class was quite pleasant overall with a heavenly bed and superb onboard cuisine, though the service did not feel much like first class. Nevertheless, I would argue there is no better way to fly between California and Australia. Qantas A380 First […]
Hidden Gem: Qatar Airways Singapore Premium Lounge
I arrived in Singapore on KLM not quite sure how I would get to California, but ended up booking flights on Malaysia Airlines to Tokyo via Kuala Lumpur. That gave me a chance to lounge hop at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), including at the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge, a lounge which greatly exceeded my expectations. […]
Review: Marhaba Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
I always think of Dubai when I think of a Marhaba Lounge, but Zurich Airport has one too, and it is part of the Priority Pass network. Marhaba Lounge Zurich Review (ZRH) We did not leave much time, but I always like to err on the side of caution so we left our hotel a […]
Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Frankfurt – Chicago
I’ve reviewed first class on the Lufthansa 747-8 so many times that I considered skipping this review, especially because the flight took place last year. But I just cannot do so…the flight was spectacular and represented one of my best flights ever on Lufthansa. While I’ll structure this Lufthansa First Class review differently than my […]
Review: Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
I spent the night in the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge in Bahrain between Gulf Air flights. There is a lot to like about this lounge, which represents a lounge fitting for a flag carrier’s hub airport. Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain Review (BAH) 12 hours in one lounge gave me plenty of time […]
Review: Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)
The Al Dhabi Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 1, formerly a Plaza Premium Lounge, served as a comfortable and productive work space ahead of my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi Review (AUH) It is is not clear to me why Plaza Premium no longer manages this lounge, though it is […]
Review: SWISS A320 Economy Class
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My final flight leg on my outbound journey took me from Zurich to Warsaw onboard a SWISS A320 in economy class. The flight was quick and without drama and had a pleasant surprise. SWISS A320 Economy […]
