I rescued a lady who was stuck in the lavatory…the poor thing could not figure out how to open the door of the mid-cabin restroom on a United Airlines A321neo. Lady Gets Stuck In A321neo Lavatory, Nobody Hears Her...
11 Hours. Middle Seat. My Korean Air A380 Economy Class Flight To LA…
As far as longhaul economy class flights go, my Korean Air A380 flight in economy class from Seoul to Los Angeles was excellent…with one glaring exception. Korean Airlines A380 Economy Class: My First Impressions Let’s talk about what was...
First Class Breakfast on Qatar Airways A380
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. Qatar Airways...
What Boeing’s 777X Test Flights Say About The FAA, Future
Boeing’s long-anticipated 777-X program just got a big boost with the start of certification flights. Here’s what those test flights say about Boeing, the FAA, and the future of air travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
First Look: Hawaiian Airlines 787-9
Over the weekend, I had the chance to check out the new Hawaiian Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner. It’s a beautiful aircraft…let’s take a look onboard. Hawaiian Airlines 787-9 – A First Look Hawaiian Airlines recently took delivery of its first...
Review: United Airlines A321neo Economy Class (Inaugural Flight)
I flew from Houston to Chicago in economy class on the very first Airbus A321neo commercial flight for United Airlines, an enjoyable journey that turned out a bit different than I had anticipated. Inaugural Flight: United Airlines A321neo Economy...
Lufthansa A380 Returns To Los Angeles
I am pleased to see the Lufthansa Airbus A380 serve Los Angeles International (LAX) once again. Lufthansa A380 Now Arriving Daily At LAX As of October 26, 2023 the Lufthansa A380 has again returned to Los Angeles with service...
757-200 Business Class: Delta Vs. United
Now that I have recently flown both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in business class on the 757-200, I thought it would be helpful to compare the two products. Comparing 757-200 Business Class On Delta Air Lines Versus...
Watch: Final 747 Departs Boeing
The final Boeing 747 has left Paine Field in Seattle, marking the close of another epic chapter in aviation history. Final Boeing 747 Takes Flight Boeing released a video commemorating the departure of the final 747 from Being, a...
Why Flight Attendants Hate Airbus A350 Overhead Bins
There’s a lot to love about the Airbus A350. In addition to its spaciousness, large windows, and modern electronics, it features massive next-generation overhead bins that easily accommodate everyone’s carry-on bags. Yet it is precisely these giant A350 overhead...
A Poem Marking The End Of 747 Production
Earlier this week the final Boeing 747 left the assembly line in Seattle, Washington, marking the end of a glorious era in aviation. Over the last 54 years, 1,574 aircraft have continuously rolled off the production line. While many...
China Southern Prepares To Retire A380 Fleet
China Southern appears poised to retire its fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets this weekend, marking another carrier to remove this aircraft from service. China Southern Pulls Remaining A380 From Schedule – Is This The End? While never a...
The Mysterious Cayman Airways 737-300 In Johannesburg
As I was preparing to board my Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi, I noticed a strange sight: a Cayman Airways 737-300. How did a 737 make it from the Cayman Islands to South Africa? What Was A...
American Airlines Best Customer This Summer? Boeing
American Airlines has chosen to forgo flying a number of international routes due to lack of equipment, but not to worry, Boeing will save the day. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
First Impressions: Air France A330 Business Class
From Paris to Tunis I flew on an Air France Airbus A330, a very comfortable ride despite business class being tighter than the French carrier’s flagship product. Air France A330 Business Class – My Initial Thoughts Air France recently...
The Airbus A318 Eludes Me Yet Again
For years I’ve been trying to fly on the Airbus A318 and for years I have failed. Once it was due to a flight cancellation. Once due a schedule change. This time it was due to a last-minute equipment...
As A380 Retreats From Global Stage, Emirates CEO Celebrates
Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark is celebrating the demise of the A380…at other carriers. Meanwhile, Emirates plans to continue to restore A380 service as it sees a unique window of higher fares driven by the reluctance of other carriers...
A380 Returns: Catch The Largest Plane On Shortest Routes
November 2021 will be a unique month for the Airbus A380, as it operates a number of shorthaul routes in both Europe and Asia before returning to longhaul flying later in the month. This marks an exciting time for...
Singapore Airlines A380 Will Return To Skies Next Month!
As Singapore relaxes its borders, Singapore Airlines is bringing back its flagship A380 into service next month. Singapore Airlines Will Return A380 To Service Grounded since the pandemic began, the Airbus A380 features Singapore’s flagship suites and carries up...
Qatar Airways Announces Surprise Return Of Airbus A380
Qatar Airways has announced plans to bring back its Airbus A380 into service despite earlier statements suggesting there was no future for the superjumbo jet. Qatar Airways To Reactivate A380 This Autumn Speaking to Executive Traveler, Qatar Airways CEO...
