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La Compagnie Reveals New Business Class Seat
Earlier today I wrote about the new lie-flat business class seat that will appear on La Compagnie’s new A321neos. The seats have now been revealed. La Compagnie just posted the following image on Instagram: Thus, we now have our...
Review: Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
As I reflect upon my time at the Miraval Resort & Spa in Arizona, I am thankful for the great food, amazing massage, and luxury accommodations. Service was great and I enjoyed the time with my wife. That said,...
La Compagnie Is Suddenly Looking Attractive
La Compagnie, the all-business-class airline operating between New York and Paris, is making two key improvements that actually have me wanting to fly them. First, the airline is transitioning to A321neos next spring. These new aircraft will feature 76...
Review: Air France Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
Before my KLM flight to Amsterdam, I had a half hour to check out the Air France Lounge in Frankfurt’s Terminal 2. Note this lounge is also a Priority Pass lounge, but was not crowded at all around 6:30...
KLM’s Las Vegas Gamble
KLM is betting on Las Vegas as its latest North American destination. The Dutch airline announced new service starting next June aboard its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner KL0635 will depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 12:30 hours and arrive...
What The Heck Is Lufthansa Thinking?
When is a bad seat better than no seat at all? You can soon fly eight hours aboard a Lufthansa A319 between Frankfurt and Pune. I can think of much better ways to torture yourself. Some background, though. Lufthansa...
Mistake? Singapore Airlines Award Space Appears And Vanishes Using Partner Miles
Last week, Singapore Airlines premium cabin award space suddenly popped up on Star Alliance partner redemption websites. Was this an error a new trend? First, note the space is gone as of this morning. I just spent 20 minutes...
Review: KLM ERJ-190 Business Class Frankfurt To Amsterdam
KLM offers a competitive product in shorthaul business class. Ordinarily I would not upgrade an intra-Europe flight (unless flying into London or as part of a longhaul premium cabin journey). The value proposition often is not there since I...
I Just Flew 11 Hours in Norwegian Premium Class…
Yesterday I flew Norwegian from London Gatwick to Los Angeles in Premium Class. It was quite the experience… I’ve been wanting to try Norwegian Premium for years and used a Friday westbound nonstop to do it. Norwegian uses a...
Testing Out New DO & CO Catering On British Airways
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. British Airways...
Why I Prefer T3 To T5 At London Heathrow When Flying British Airways
I used to dread flying British Airways out of Terminal 3 at London Heathrow, but not anymore. BA operates out of both T3 and T5 at London Heathrow. I’d say T3 caters to more leisure-based and second-tier destinations and...
Review: United Airlines 767-300 Polaris Business Class Amsterdam To Newark
United’s retrofitted 767-300 Polaris Business Class cabin provided great comfort during a recent morning flight from Amsterdam to Newark. I checked in online and totally bypassed the check-in counters at AMS. After spending a bit of time in the...
My Upgrade Was A Downgrade At Hyatt Regency London Churchill
Sometimes there are more important aspects to a room than its size: sometimes a proactive upgrade turns into a downgrade, even if the category of the new room is higher. I spent a couple nights this week at the...
Why British Airways Business Class Is Totally Worthwhile Within Europe
There’s one reason why I will not think twice to pay the extra miles for business class on British Airways flights into London. It is not the seat, for the seat is the same. It is not the food,...
Review: Qatar Airways A380 First Class Doha to Paris
After literally a day in the Al Safwa lounge, I ventured back into the terminal and proceeded to the gate for my connecting flight to Paris. This would be my first time aboard a Qatar Airways A380. Boarding had...
A Touch Of Kindness On My British Airways Flight
A flight attendant made my day last night on a late evening British Airways flight. I’ve been traveling within Europe this week and was on a flight to London last night in British Airways shorthaul business class. Dinner was...
How To Maximize The 40% Transfer Bonus From AMEX To British Airways
In short, the shorter the route, the more valuable the redemption. The British Airways redemption chart is distance-based and longhaul flights in premium cabins rarely make sense, especially when competitors offer the same flights for so much cheaper. But...
Which Alliance Will Philippine Airlines Join?
Philippine Airlines will join an alliance…the question if not if, but when. In fact, “It’s a process that has already started.” Blogger Alex Macheras sat down with Philippine Airlines President Jaime Bautista. Bautista not only shared that his airline would like...
Rapper Accuses American Airlines Of Racism, But…
A rapper has accused American Airlines of racism after encountering an extended flight delay and cancellation. Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, more commonly known as Wale, was flying from New York JFK to Los Angeles on American Airlines in first class....
