My wife Heidi and I had some business in the Windy City and enjoyed a very lovely one-night stay at The Peninsula Chicago in an Executive Suite. The Peninsula Chicago Review – Executive Suite Embracing my hotel free agency...
Redeye Delight: The Best Flights Are When You Go Right To Sleep
Here’s a quick review of a redeye flight on United’s ancient but comfortable 777-200 “HD” configuration in first class. In fact, I can sum up the experience in three words: we slept soundly. Going Right To Sleep: The Ideal...
Review: SAS A330 Business Class (Copenhagen – San Francisco)
My 11-hour journey from Copenhagen to San Francisco on SAS was overall quite pleasant onboard the A330 in business class, but the lack of attention to detail in one key area was disappointing. SAS A330 Business Class Review (CPH-SFO)...
Onboard SAS E195LR From Zurich – Copenhagen, A Premium Cabin Review
SAS does not offer a premium seat, or even a blocked seat, on its E195LR regional jet in business class, but I still enjoyed a short but pleasant journey from Zurich to Copenhagen. SAS Embraer E195LR Review (ZRH-CPH) I’ve...
Review: British Airways Club Lounge North – London (LHR – T5)
British Airways’ Club Lounge North in Heathrow Terminal 5 has at least one thing going for it: it’s certainly better than the gate area. But expect crowds and queues in an era of larger business class cabins, but an...
Review: American Airlines’ New “78P” Business Class (Chicago – London)
Another American Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner review? Yes…after my earlier flight went mechanical, I was rebooked on the late-night 78P flight from Chicago to London in business class, once again on a brand new aircraft with Flagship Suites. American Airlines...
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class Flagship Suites Preferred
Here’s a “review” of the spacious new Flagship Suites Preferred on American Airlines, the front-row business class seats on the new 787-9 Dreamliners. I put review in quotations because my flight ultimately went mechanical, so this review will heavily...
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an elevated lounge experience compared to the Admirals Club one level below, with a nice buffet and plenty of room to spread out. American Airlines Flagship Lounge...
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Flagship Suites Business Class
It’s rare these days to see widebody jets on domestic routes, but I enjoyed flying a brand new American Airlines 787-9 from Los Angeles to Chicago in Flagship Suites, the carrier’s latest business class product. American Airlines 787-9 Flagship...
Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The Alaska Airlines Lounge at Los Angeles (LAX) is a cozy oneworld lounge with great coffee and kind staff. Alaska Airlines Lounge Los Angeles Review (LAX) I stopped by the Alaska lounge before my American Airlines flight from LA...
Review: SAS A350-900 Premium Economy Class
My 11-hour journey from Copenhagen to Los Angeles on the Airbus A350-900 was quite pleasant and productive for a daytime flight, though I’d love to see SAS put a bit more effort into its food and beverages in premium...
Review: SWISS Business Lounge A – Zurich (ZRH)
I’ve used the SWISS Business Lounge near the A Gates of Zurich Airport twice recently when traveling on SAS, both times in the morning, and immensely enjoyed this Star Alliance lounge. SWISS Business Lounge A Review – Zurich (ZRH)...
Review: British Airways A320 Economy Class [2025]
We took our familiar evening flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Basel (BSL) on British Airways, this time on an Airbus A320 in economy class. While nothing remarkable, the experience was solid. British Airways A320 Economy Class Review [2025]...
Review: JetBlue A321LR Economy Class (JFK-LHR Daytime Trip)
My JetBlue Airbus A321LR flight from New York to London–my first-ever daytime eastbound transatlantic light–was pleasant and productive, even in economy class. JetBlue A321LR Economy Class Review (JFK-LHR Daytime Trip) After a quiet redeye from Southern California to New...
Review: JetBlue A321 Economy Class (ONT-JFK Redeye)
We kicked off our journey to London with a redeye from Ontario, in Southern California’s Inland Empire, to New York on a JetBlue A321 “Classic” in economy class. The flight was surprisingly restful. JetBlue A321 Classic Economy Class Review...
Review: Breeze Airways A220-300 Ascent Class Pittsburgh – Los Angeles
After flying American Airlines out to Pittsburgh, I flew Breeze Airways back to Los Angeles in “Ascent” Class, its premium cabin, on an Airbus A220-300. While the experience was mostly positive with a comfortable seat, fast Wi-Fi, and friendly...
Review: American Airlines 737-800 First Class Los Angeles – Pittsburgh
My American Airlines 737-800 flight in first class from Los Angeles to Pittsbrugh got me to PIT safely and on time, but left so much to be desired. American Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (LAX-PIT) Here, I chose American...
JSX Review: Semi-Private E145 Flight From Las Vegas To Burbank
JSX promises a semi-private flying experience at commercial prices, and I put it to the test on a quick hop from Las Vegas to Burbank. JSX E145 Review (LAS-BUR) I already offered my first impressions of this flight but...
Review: Capital One Lounge Las Vegas (LAS)
The Capital One Lounge in Las Vegas is a solid credit card lounge with an excellent selection of food and drinks, including a generous to-go section. Capital One Lounge Las Vegas Review (LAS) I had time during my recent...
Review: Southwest Airlines 737-700 (Burbank – Las Vegas)
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,...
