For my trip home from Washington, DC, I again flew via Newark in order to enjoy a lie-flat seat from coast-to-coast This review covers my business class flight on United Airlines from Newark to Los Angeles onboard a Boeing...
Review: United Airlines CRJ-550 First Class

The United Airlines CRJ-550 offers the most spacious and comfortable regional jet experience in the skies. This review covers my first class journey from Newark to Washington, DC. United Airlines CRJ-550 First Class Review For a background on the...
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Polaris Business Class [2021]

As the pandemic hits its first anniversary, what can you expect onboard a transcontinental flight on United in the forward cabin? This review covers United Airlines Polaris business class onboard the 787-10 Dreamliner from Los Angeles to Newark. United...
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class

In terms of transcontinental premium products, American Airlines currently offers a better overall product than either Delta or United. This review covers my journey from JFK-LAX aboard American Airlines 777-200 in business class. American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Review...
Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class

My journey from London to New York on American Airlines was easily the best flight I’ve ever experienced on world’s largest airline. This review highlights business class onboard the 777-300ER. American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class Review This flight was...
Review: British Airways A320 Economy Class [2021]

British Airways is an example of an economy class product that has improved during the pandemic. I was quite pleased by my short flight from Zurich to London onboard the British Airways A320 in economy class. British Airways A320...
Review: Lufthansa A350 Business Class

I was impressed by both great service and tasty meals on my very first Lufthansa A350 flight. This business class review covers my journey from Los Angeles to Frankfurt with my wife and two children. Lufthansa A350 Business Class...
London – Washington – Los Angeles In United Business Class

We’ve reached the end of my Africa trip report. Thanks for staying with me all this time. Looking back on my flights back to the United States is like looking back back on a whole different era. Because it...
Review: Turkish Airlines 777-300 Business Class

While the thought of a middle seat in a business class cabin seems dated, Turkish Airlines offers a spacious and comfortable product onboard its Boeing 777-300ER. This review covers my Turkish Airlines 777-300 flight from Istanbul to London in...
Review: Turkish Airlines 737-900 Business Class

After a wonderful tour of Cotonou, my driver dropped me off at the airport, officially known as Cardinal Bernadin Gantin de Cotonou International Airport. My journey to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines would be on a 737-900 in business class with...
Review: Air Burkina Embraer 195 Lomé To Cotonou

While the journey between Lomé, Togo and Cotonou, Benin was only 79 miles, I chose to fly instead of drive. With roads and land borders unpredictable, I figured flying would be the safer option, especially because my return flight...
A Royal Experience In SAS A350 Business Class

A long-time Award Expert client and friend recently returned home from Europe and had the great fortune of having the entire business class cabin to himself onboard a brand new SAS A350-900 in business class. When we booked his...
Review: South African Airways A330 Business Class

My Africa trip included 10 flights, but my journey from Johannesburg to Accra onboard the South African Airways A330 in business class was easily my favorite flight. SAA truly impressed me with its comfort, service, and dining onboard. This...
Review: South African Airways A320 Business Class

My flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg on South African Airways was originally scheduled with an Airbus A350-900, but swapped at the last minute for an A32o-200 instead. While I missed out on a lie-flat seating, the A320 business...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Newark To Cape Town

This is a review of my March 2020 trip from Newark to Cape Town onboard a United 787-9 in business class. The trip seems so far in the past, but is a reminder of how much the world has...
Review: JetBlue A321 “Even More Space” Economy Class

JetBlue’s “Even More Space” product offers industry-leading legroom for economy class. This A321 review covers my journey from Palm Beach to Los Angeles. JetBlue A321 “Even More Space” Economy Class Review I chose not to fly Mint on the...
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class

Last week, JetBlue introduced a new soft product refresh for its Mint business class product. I was already scheduled to travel from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach and was elated to find out that my flight would feature...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class – International Pandemic Edition

Tremendous service and a comfortable seat made up for a reduced serving offering, but I have to admit my flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco greatly exceeded my expectations. This United Airlines Polaris business class review will give you...
Flight Review: Lufthansa First Class In The Pandemic Era

Today, I invite you for a ride onboard the Lufthansa 747-8 in first class from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. While we live in an unprecedented era of uncertainty, I am heartened that there is remarkable consistency in the Lufthansa...
Review: United Airlines 767-300 Premium Transcontinental Economy Class

I thought it would be helpful to take a look at what the current premium transcontinental experience is like on United Airlines in economy class. This review covers my recent United flight from Newark to Los Angeles onboard a...