TAP Air Portugal offers incredibly-priced business class fares, often on a one-way basis. But is the onboard product worth even that cost? My one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Boston via Lisbon was $880.51 in business class. Prices drop even...
Review: TAP Air Portugal A320 Business Class

Winter fog delayed my TAP Air Portugal flight to Lisbon, but the onboard experience was mostly satisfactory. I purchased a cheap one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Boston via Lisbon in business class and this was the first segment, operating...
Lufthansa Has Really Hit Rock Bottom In Economy Class

Hey, it’s time for another Lufthansa Economy Class trip report from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. It just gets worse and worse… I flew from LAX-FRA aboard the A380 last Friday and did economy class again because…well, we’re tightening our...
8 Hours On EasyJet To Israel And Back…The Good, Bad, And Ugly

EasyJet remains my favorite European budget airline, though it is essential to prepare yourself for longer flights. How is service to Israel on EasyJet? We “chose” EasyJet for my trip to Israel, though it was hardly a difficult choice....
Vintage Review: United Airlines 757-200 First Class New York JFK To Los Angeles

This week we are taking a walk down memory lane with a vintage first class trip report. I’m sharing photos and brief commentary from a trip I took in the final days of 2010 and first days of 2011...
Vintage Review: Lufthansa A340-300 First Class Frankfurt To New York

This week we are taking a walk down memory lane with a vintage first class trip report. I’m sharing photos and brief commentary from a trip I took in the final days of 2010 and first days of 2011...
Vintage Review: Thai Airways 747-400 First Class Bangkok To Beijing

This week we are taking a walk down memory lane with a vintage first class trip report. I’m sharing photos and brief commentary from a trip I took in the final days of 2010 and first days of 2011...
Vintage Review: Turkish Airlines 777-300ER First Class Istanbul To Bangkok

This week we are taking a walk down memory lane with a vintage first class trip report. I’m sharing photos and brief commentary from a trip I took in the final days of 2010 and first days of 2011...
Vintage Review: Turkish Airlines 737-700 Business Class Munich To Istanbul + Aircraft Museum In Munich

This week we are taking a walk down memory lane with a vintage first class trip report. I’m sharing photos and brief commentary from a trip I took in the final days of 2010 and first days of 2011...
Vintage Review: Lufthansa A340-300 First Class Chicago To Munich

This week we are taking a walk down memory lane with a vintage first class trip report. I’m sharing photos and brief commentary from a trip I took in the final days of 2010 and first days of 2011...
Vintage Review: United Airlines 757-200 First Class Los Angeles To Chicago

This week we are taking a walk down memory lane with a vintage first class trip report. I’m sharing photos and brief commentary from a trip I took in the final days of 2010 and first days of 2011...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Sydney To Los Angeles + Lounge Hopping In SYD

After a fairly mediocre flight to Sydney, my return flight was a far better overall experience, even with an inferior seat. After arriving in Sydney from San Francisco a bit late, I had two hours before my “connection” back...
Review: United 777-300ER Business Class San Francisco To Sydney

Here’s a rundown of the first half of my whirlwind journey to Sydney, Australia in United Business Class in order to achieve 1K status for 2020…and of course for a proper cup of coffee. I’ve outlined the reason for...
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Economy Class

I’ve flown United’s new Boeing 787-10 in business class, but how is it in economy class? Sometimes I will decline and upgrade even when it is is available. My supply of upgrade instruments is not unlimited and I made...
Review: Delta 767-300 Business Class Los Angeles To New York

This is a tale of two very different experiences on one Delta flight, taking place on two sides of the same Delta One cabin. I had one primary objective on my redeye flight from Los Angeles to New York...
Review: British Airways 747-400 World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy)

I have to admit, I really enjoyed World Traveller Plus (premium economy) on British Airways. On a daytime flight, it is a nice hybrid between economy and business class. My day began in Istanbul with a business class flight...
First Time In First Class Terminal + Lufthansa A321 Business Class To Scotland

121pilot, a commercial airline pilot in the United States who has offered his insights and analysis on a number of topics on Live and Let’s Fly recently traveled with his brother and father on a very special trip to...
A Pilot’s Review Of Lufthansa First Class

121pilot, a commercial airline pilot in the United States who has offered his insights and analysis on a number of topics on Live and Let’s Fly recently traveled with his brother and father on a very special trip to...
Review: Icelandair 767-300ER Business Class

If you’re looking for a lie-flat bed, Icelandair’s “Saga Premium” business class is certainly not for you. But if you’re looking for excellent service at a good price point, Iclelandair is worthy of consideration. A $512 fare drew to...
Last Row. Middle Seat. My 11-Hours In Lufthansa Economy Class…

I may be a glutton for punishment, but would never voluntarily choose a middle seat in the middle section in the last row of an aircraft, especially on an 11-hour flight from Los Angeles to Munich. But that’s exactly...