I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by the ANA Suite Lounge in Tokyo Haneda. Not only did I experience excellent service and comfort, but a tasty menu. But one key missing aspect knocks this lounge out of...
Review: Sleepbox Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
The new Sleepbox Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport is pricey for an extended stay, but a great place to take a power nap between flights. Last week, Priority Pass added Sleepbox as a new lounge at Washington Dulles....
Review: ANA A380 First Class Honolulu To Tokyo
ANA’s new A380 first class product represents a leap forward in terms of seat design and comfort. Add in ANA’s consistently superior service and excellent onboard menu and you have a winning product. Here’s my ANA A380 first class...
Review: ANA Suite Lounge Honolulu (HNL)
The ANA Suite Lounge in Honolulu may not be the best first class lounge in the world, but it’s now probably the best airport lounge in HNL. The food and drink selection is a bit better than the business...
Review: ANA Lounge Honolulu (HNL)
The new ANA lounge in Honolulu is an architectural masterpiece and a superb lounge option for Star Alliance Gold travelers at HNL. Fair warning: it’s a quite a walk from most United gates if you are traveling, which I...
Review: SWISS Saab 2000 Zurich To Lugano
It is always fun to fly on “vintage” airliner, even on a very short route. This flight review review gives you an idea of what to expect on a SWISS domestic flight. It was a hot summer day in...
Review: United 787-10 Polaris Business Class Newark To Los Angeles
If you’re going to be delayed, it’s always nice to be delayed in a premium cabin…like United’s 787-10 Polaris business class. With storms raging across the country, our flight was re-routed after we had pushed back from the gate,...
Review: Etihad 777-300ER First Class Abu Dhabi To Los Angeles
16-hours is a long time to be stuck on airplane, but Etihad made the process painless aboard the 777-300ER in first class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though...
Review: Etihad Premium Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)
The Etihad Premium Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 3 is expansive with comfortable seating and good food. I’m going to limit this review to mainly photos because they paint a holistic portrait of this lounge, but a few thoughts....
Review: Etihad A330 Business Class Malé To Abu Dhabi
After a lovely stay at the Park Hyatt Maldives, it was time to head back home. Our first leg would be to Abu Dhabi aboard an A330-200 in business class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a...
Review: Park Hyatt Maldives
The Park Hyatt Maldives is no small investment in terms of cost and time. But for my wife and me, it was a very special belated honeymoon trip. When Heidi and I got married, we were both too busy...
Review: Maldivian Dash 8-300 Malé To Kooddoo Via Kadhdhoo
Our domestic Dash 8-300 flight on Maldivian took us quickly and safely to Kooddoo, where our holiday on the Maldives really began. After a couple hours in the Maldivian Moonimaa Lounge, we were escorted to the Maldivian check-in desk to check...
Review: Maldivian Moonimaa Lounge (MLE)
Three hours in the Moonimaa Lounge inside the domestic terminal of Male Airport in the Maldives was more than enough. There’s nothing wrong with the lounge…it served its purpose just fine. I just wouldn’t get here early. Access for...
Review: SriLankan A330 Economy Class Chennai – Colombo – Male
Here’s a brief two-segment review of SriLankan Airlines economy class onboard the A330. In short: good service, good meals, and an overall smooth experience. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. Although...
First Class: Emirates Vs. Lufthansa
I recently flew Emirates and Lufthansa back-to-back in first class. Which carrier offers a better product? If you’re interested in reading complete flight reviews, I’ve carefully reviewed both products below: Emirates 777-300ER NEW First Class Dubai To Brussels Lufthansa...
Review: Park Hyatt Chennai (Park Executive Suite)
The Park Hyatt Chennai turned out to be my favorite Hyatt property we visited in India. Not only did I enjoy a wonderful suite upgrade, but great food and great service. We arrived from Goa in the evening and...
Review: IndiGo A320 Goa To Chennai Via Hyderabad
After a relaxing few days in Goa, it was time to fly to Chennai. We chose IndiGo for our flight, which turned out to be a pleasant surprise. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip...
Review: Park Hyatt Goa (ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa)
My stay at the Park Hyatt Goa—now called the ITC Grand Goa Resort & Spa—was a reminder not to always let the blog dictate choice of hotel. Oh, the property was lovely. But unnecessary. Read on to find out...
Review: SpiceJet Bombardier Q400 Hyderabad To Goa
My SpiceJet Q400 flight from Hyderabad to Goa was smooth and punctual…unlike Hyderabad airport. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. Although this flight took place in December 2015, it still captures...
Review: Etihad A320 Business Class Abu Dhabi To Hyderabad
Here’s a quick review of my overnight flight from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad on an Etihad A320 in business class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though this flight...