From Boston to Zurich I traveled on SWISS onboard an aging yet nevertheless comfortable A330-300 in business class. While SWISS business class, particularly on the A330, represents a below-average product these days, I quite appreciated the superb service onboard...
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...
Review: Lufthansa A320neo Business Class

I began my journey home from Istanbul with a flight to Frankfurt on Lufthansa. Even though I would always choose Turkish Airlines over Lufthansa to travel between IST and FRA if given the choice, I did enjoy warm service...
Review: Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Los Angeles – Istanbul

After a few days at home, it was back to Istanbul for the final portion of my trip. As we emerge from the pandemic era, Turkish Airlines can once again be relied upon for a full-service experience filled with...
Review: United Airlines 737-700 Business Class

It is not often that I find myself on a United Airlines 737-700 so when the opportunity arose to fly one from Bogota to Houston in business class, I took it. United Airlines 737-700 Business Class Review I arrived...
Review: Avianca 787-8 Business Class

From London to Bogota I flew in Avianca Business Class on the Boeing 787-8. While the food was deplorable, I do think Avianca has potential (or perhaps better put, still maintains some premium elements) on its longhaul flights. Avianca...
Review: Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class

From Bahrain to London I flew Gulf Air onboard a 787-9 in “Falcon Gold” business class. Overall, my experience was mixed, with some elements I loved and others that made me scratch my head. Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class...
Review: Gulf Air A320-200 Business Class

For my next leg of the journey home, I flew Gulf Air from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain on an A320-200 in business class. The short flight featured drama onboard and the meal fell woefully short of my expectations. Gulf...
Review: Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class

I love the Airbus A350, but no airline has created a more beautiful A350-1000 business class cabin than Etihad Airways. My flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi was far too short… Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class Review (IST-AUH) I...
Review: Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 Business Class

Turkish Airlines is so predicable…and that’s such a good thing. I flew Turkish Airlines from Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul and enjoyed great service, delicious food and drink, and a comfortable business class seat onboard the 737 MAX 8, all...
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint “Reverse Redeye” New York – Los Angeles

For the final segment of my Ukraine trip, I took a JetBlue “reverse redeye” (a late-night westbound transcontinental flight) from New York JFK to Los Angeles. This will be a short review, because I spent most of the flight...
Review: LOT Polish 787-8 Business Class Warsaw – New York

After an 18-hour bus ride from Kyiv to Warsaw and an 8-hour wait for my flight, it was time to board my flight to New York. While I spent most of the flight sleeping, I found the service and...
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...
Review: United Airlines 767-300 Polaris Business Class Chicago – Zurich

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I enjoyed great service by a veteran Chicago-based crew and also managed an extended nap onboard my United Airlines 767-300...
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – Chicago

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My trip to Chicago was smooth and productive onboard a United 787-10 in Polaris Business Class, a great ride for...
Review: Royal Jordanian A319 Business Class

After a lovely time in Jordan, it was time to fly to Egypt. My short flight onboard a Royal Jordanian A319 in business class was very pleasant. Royal Jordanian A319 Business Class Review I booked my ticket using British...
Review: Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge Amman (AMM)

The Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge in Amman (AMM) has improved, with a number of elements that made for a very pleasant visit prior to my flight. Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge Amman Review (AMM) In short, I think this lounge...
Review: Qatar Airways A330-300 “First Class” Doha – Amman

Qatar Airways sells its forward cabin as “first class” on flights within the Middle East. While the seat is identical to what is sold as business class on other routes, there are minor differences in service both on the...
Review: Qatar Airways 777-300ER Qsuite Business Class

Qsuite Business Class on the Qatar Airways 777-300ER is always a comfortable ride, but the excellent service and delicious catering on my flight from Tokyo to Doha made this particular journey one of my best-ever flights on Qatar Airways....
Review: JAL 777-300ER First Class Los Angeles – Tokyo

Japan Airlines continues to offer a superior onboard product with superb food and delightful service. While my JAL 777-300ER first class journey from Los Angeles to Tokyo was not flawless, it was still one of the best flights of...