ANA’s new A380 first class product represents a leap forward in terms of seat design and comfort. Add in ANA’s consistently superior service and excellent onboard menu and you have a winning product. Here’s my ANA A380 first class...
Review: SWISS Saab 2000 Zurich To Lugano

It is always fun to fly on “vintage” airliner, even on a very short route. This flight review review gives you an idea of what to expect on a SWISS domestic flight. It was a hot summer day in...
Review: United 787-10 Polaris Business Class Newark To Los Angeles

If you’re going to be delayed, it’s always nice to be delayed in a premium cabin…like United’s 787-10 Polaris business class. With storms raging across the country, our flight was re-routed after we had pushed back from the gate,...
Review: Etihad 777-300ER First Class Abu Dhabi To Los Angeles

16-hours is a long time to be stuck on airplane, but Etihad made the process painless aboard the 777-300ER in first class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though...
Review: Etihad A330 Business Class Malé To Abu Dhabi

After a lovely stay at the Park Hyatt Maldives, it was time to head back home. Our first leg would be to Abu Dhabi aboard an A330-200 in business class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a...
Review: Maldivian Dash 8-300 Malé To Kooddoo Via Kadhdhoo

Our domestic Dash 8-300 flight on Maldivian took us quickly and safely to Kooddoo, where our holiday on the Maldives really began. After a couple hours in the Maldivian Moonimaa Lounge, we were escorted to the Maldivian check-in desk to check...
Review: SriLankan A330 Economy Class Chennai – Colombo – Male

Here’s a brief two-segment review of SriLankan Airlines economy class onboard the A330. In short: good service, good meals, and an overall smooth experience. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. Although...
First Class: Emirates Vs. Lufthansa

I recently flew Emirates and Lufthansa back-to-back in first class. Which carrier offers a better product? If you’re interested in reading complete flight reviews, I’ve carefully reviewed both products below: Emirates 777-300ER NEW First Class Dubai To Brussels Lufthansa...
Review: IndiGo A320 Goa To Chennai Via Hyderabad

After a relaxing few days in Goa, it was time to fly to Chennai. We chose IndiGo for our flight, which turned out to be a pleasant surprise. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip...
Review: SpiceJet Bombardier Q400 Hyderabad To Goa

My SpiceJet Q400 flight from Hyderabad to Goa was smooth and punctual…unlike Hyderabad airport. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. Although this flight took place in December 2015, it still captures...
Review: Etihad A320 Business Class Abu Dhabi To Hyderabad

Here’s a quick review of my overnight flight from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad on an Etihad A320 in business class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though this flight...
Review: Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment London To Abu Dhabi

My flight from London to Abu Dhabi in Etihad’s first class “Apartments” could not have been more perfect. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though this flight review is...
Review: Emirates 777-300ER NEW First Class Dubai To Brussels

The day finally arrived. The perfect opportunity had arisen. It was time to check out Emirates’ new first class on the 777-300ER. But with expectations so high, would Emirates deliver? In a word, YES. I booked my ticket from...
Review: Emirates A380 Business Class Los Angeles To Dubai

My 15.5-hour flight from Los Angeles to Dubai on Emirates was comfortable and restful. While there were some service lapses, how can I complain about two great meals and 10 hours of sleep? I booked this ticket using 82,500...
Review: British Airways A319 Business Class Basel To London

Afternoon tea on British Airways in Club Europe is always a treat. This is part of my India – Maldives trip report. You can read the intro here. Note, this is a bit of a “vintage” trip report from...
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class Zurich To San Francisco

I’ve asked my two-year-old son Augustine to offer his thoughts on our recent 787-8 flight from Zurich to San Francisco on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class. Last time Daddy asked me write up a trip report was after...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Economy Class Los Angeles To London

Not only did I survive my economy class trip from Los Angeles to London on United, but I found it a far better experience than my recent flight from LA to Frankfurt on joint-venture partner Lufthansa. I took a...
Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Frankfurt To Los Angeles

Month after month, year after year, Lufthansa continues to offer a superb first class product. My flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles aboard the Boeing 747-8 was among my best ever. I realize that I write so many Lufthansa...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Plus San Francisco To Frankfurt

My 11-hour flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt aboard United’s new premium economy (“Premium Plus”) product was quite comfortable, though no replacement for business class. MileagePlus members can upgrade to either (or both) Premium Plus or Polaris Business Class...
Review: Wizz Air A321 Basel To Warsaw

My Wizz Air flight from Basel-Mulhouse to Warsaw was spartan and late, but clean and comfortable. I booked my ticket the day before travel for only 58CHF (about $57). I paid an extra 8CHF for a second carry-on bag,...