I do give Southwest Airlines credit for being consistent and reliable. My early morning jaunt from Burbank to Las Vegas on a 737-700 was predictably smooth, albeit somewhat depressing. Southwest Airlines 737-700 Review Had JSX had an earlier flight,...
Review: KLM 787-10 Business Class (Amsterdam – Los Angeles)

My 11-hour KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles on the 787-10 in World Business Class was smooth, comfortable, but a little warm… KLM 787-10 Business Class Review (AMS-LAX) I’ve reviewed the KLM A330, 777, and 787-9 in business...
Review: KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam (Am I The Only One Who Loves This Lounge?)

I simply do not understand why so many people seem to hate the KLM Crown Lounge 52 in Amsterdam (AMS), often with such vehemence. On the contrary, I always enjoy visiting this lounge and appreciate the layout, decor, and...
Review: Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport

The Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport is a convenient airport hotel that has aged well with a breakfast spread far more generous than virtually Hyatt Place property in the USA. Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport Review After arriving from Prague, I...
Review: KLM 737-800 Business Class (Below Average)

My KLM 737-800 flight from Prague to Amsterdam in business class was uneventful. While the service was excellent, KLM offers a below-average business class product within Europe. KLM 737-800 Business Class Review (PRG-AMS) I booked my return ticket from...
Review: Erste Premier Lounge Prague (PRG)

The Erste Premier Lounge in Prague (PRG) was like a crowded version of the next door Business Lounge, with the same food and largely the same decor. Erste Premier Lounge Prague Review (PRG) You will find the lounge upstairs...
Review: Prague Airport Business Lounge (PRG)

The Prague Airport Business Lounge–operated by Menzies–in Terminal 2 of Václav Havel Airport Prague is a comfortable lounge with a respectable selection of food, including many Czech dishes. Prague Airport Business Lounge Review (PRG) This is the lounge that...
Review: Andaz Prague, A Posh Hyatt Hotel In Czech Capital

I had a lovely stay at the Andaz Prague with excellent service, comfortable accommodations, and delicious food and drinks. This is a wonderful property in the Hyatt portfolio and a gem of a hotel in the Czech capital. Andaz...
Superb Value: Lindner Hotel Prague Castle Review (Hyatt JdV)

While there’s nothing fancy or particularly luxurious about the Lindner Hotel Prague Castle, I found tremendous value, comfortable accommodations, and a superb breakfast spread at this Hyatt JdV property. Lindner Hotel Prague Castle Review, A Hyatt JdV Property Hyatt...
Review: SAS A320neo Premium Class Copenhagen – Prague

My short 387-mile journey from Copenhagen to Prague onboard an SAS A320neo in “Plus” class (soon to be known as “Premium” class, but currently a hybrid between premium economy and business class) was pleasant. The ground product in particular...
Review: SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen (CPH)

The SAS Gold Lounge in Copenhagen (CPH) remains an excellent hub lounge for Scandinavian Airlines. Here’s an updated review. SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen Review (CPH) I’ve reviewed this lounge several times over the years, but not since SAS moved...
Review: SAS A350 Business Class (Los Angeles – Copenhagen)

My 10.5-hour SAS A350 flight in business class from Los Angeles to Copenhagen was another excellent overall experience on Scandinavian Airlines, though a trio of factors onboard limited my rest on what is ordinarily a flight perfectly timed for...
Review: Air France Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) – A Delightful Experience

I brought you pictures from this lounge the day it opened and a summary of my recent visit, but here’s a full review of the beautiful Air France Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Air France Lounge Los...
Review: JetBlue A321LR Economy Class (Paris – New York)

Our journey from Paris to New York on JetBlue was very pleasant onboard the Airbus A321LR in “Core” economy class. JetBlue’s transatlantic economy class product is excellent in so many ways. JetBlue A321LR “Core” Economy Class Review (CDG-JFK) We...
Review: Hôtel du Louvre (Hyatt Unbound Collection)

We celebrated my wife’s birthday in Paris, staying in a family suite at the Hôtel du Louvre, a luxury hotel that is part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection. Hôtel du Louvre Review, A Hyatt Unbound Collection Property In Paris...
Review: Eurowings A319 Economy Class

After a late afternoon arrival into London Heathrow on Virgin Atlantic, we connected to Stuttgart on a Eurowings A319…in the last row of the plane to be precise. Eurowings A319 Economy Class Review (LHR-STR) I booked these tickets for...
Review: Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Economy Class

My family enjoyed a restful flight with friendly service on a Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 in economy class from Los Angeles to London. Here’s my review. Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Economy Class Review (LAX-LHR) We booked these tickets at the last...
Review: Korean Air KAL Business Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

The Korean Air Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, at least in its current form, is a distant fourth place behind the other three SkyTeam lounges at LAX. KAL Korean Air Lounge LAX Review At the outset, let me...
Review: American Airlines A321T Business Class “Reverse Redeye” New York – Los Angeles

For the final leg of my trip home from Hong Kong, I flew on American Airlines on a “reverse redeye” onboard the A321T in business class from New York to Los Angeles. American Airlines A321T Reverse Redeye Business Class...
Review: Finnair A330-300 Business Class (HEL-JFK)

After missing my connection from Helsinki (HEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), I was rebooked home via New York (JFK). That gave me a chance to experience Finnair’s transatlantic A330-300 business class product instead of another flight on the A350-900....