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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 Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
I spent the night in the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge in Bahrain between Gulf Air flights. There is a lot to like about this lounge, which represents a lounge fitting for a flag carrier’s hub airport. Gulf Air...
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: Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)
The Al Dhabi Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 1, formerly a Plaza Premium Lounge, served as a comfortable and productive work space ahead of my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi Review (AUH) It is...
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: IGA Lounge Istanbul
The IGA Lounge in Istanbul remains an excellent Priority Pass lounge, with a wide selection of food and drinks as well as plenty of space to spread out. IGA Lounge Istanbul Review My comprehensive review from 2019 (below) is...
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: Sterling Pacific (Best?) Aluminum Carry-On Luggage
I tried out Sterling Pacific’s carry on luggage and loved it. Here’s why I think it might be the best carry on luggage on the market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Pearl Lounge Alexandria (HBE)
I arrived early for my Turkish Airlines flight from Alexandria to Istanbul, which left me time to review the Pearl Lounge at Borg El Arab International Airport, also part of the Priority Pass network. Pearl Lounge Alexandria Review (HBE)...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, Egypt
After a three-hour drive from Cairo, we arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. I spent the next three days here and fell in love with this opulent property in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt....
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: LOT Polish Business Lounge Mazurek – Warsaw (WAW)
I’m going to keep this review short: the LOT Polish Business Lounge Mazurek was so crowded ahead of afternoon flights to New York and Toronto that I only stayed for about three minutes. LOT Polish Mazurek Lounge Review Warsaw...
Review: LOT Polish Elite Club Lounge Warsaw (WAW)
LOT operates a lounge within a lounge at its hub in Warsaw Chopin Airport. Let’s review the LOT Polish Elite Club Lounge and how it differs from the adjacent Business Lounge Polonez. In short: it does not and I...
Review: Bolero Executive Lounge Warsaw (WAW)
In terms of non-Schengen Area lounges, I found the Bolero Executive Lounge far less crowded than the next-door LOT Business Lounge Mazurek and therefore a far better alternative, even if you are traveling on LOT Polish. Bolero Executive Lounge...
Review: Preludium Executive Lounge Warsaw (WAW)
While LOT Polish may be the dominant carrier at Warsaw Chopin Airport, contact lounges also exist for non-Star Alliance carriers and Priority Pass users. Let’s review the Preludium Executive Lounge. Preludium Executive Lounge Review (WAW) This lounge is located...
Review: LOT Polish Business Lounge Polonez – Warsaw (WAW)
With a long layover ahead, I set up camp in the Lot Polish Business Lounge Polonez, located in the Schengen Area of Warsaw Chopin Airport. The lounge is quite nice and offers a decent assortment of food and drink,...
Review: Hyatt Regency Kyiv
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The Hyatt Regency Kyiv has remained open throughout much of the conflict with Russia and continues to offer luxury accommodations...
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...
