Effective 06 September, two-cabin flights coded as “first class [O]” require three-cabin first class redemption rates when using Air Canada Aeroplan miles. I discovered the new policy while attempting to book a relatively straightforward award trip for a client...
Singapore Airlines A380 to fly Singapore – Frankfurt – New York
Singapore Airlines announced plans today to replace their aging 747-400 now serving the Singapore – Frankfurt – New York Kennedy route with an A380-800. Starting on January 15, 2012, the new aircraft will take over the route as Frankfurt...
Singapore Airlines Plans Long-Haul Budget Carrier
When Air Canada announced plans for a new low-cost subsidiary last month, many were left scratching their heads. In a climate of high oil prices and an industry trend of cutting capacity, what would motivate such a move–especially with the high failure rate of...
Singapore First or Lufthansa First + First Class Terminal?
What would you choose, Singapore First or Lufthansa First and a few hours in LH’s famed First Class Terminal in Frankfurt? This may not even be a decision I have to make, but I want to be prepared should...
Singapore Airlines Tightens Access to San Francisco Silver Kris Lounge
Singapore Airlines has tightened the lounge entrance requirements at SFO, now refusing to let in Star Gold members traveling on purely domestic itineraries. Here’s the official Star Alliance policy on lounge access for Star Gold members: Star Alliance Gold Customers...
A Visit to Singapore Airlines’ Remodeled SilverKris Lounge in San Francisco
Earlier this week I had a chance to stop by the newly remodeled Singapore Airlines’ SilverKris Lounge at SFO. It reopened last week after being closed for refurbishments the last few months. The new lounge is sleeker and better...
Jet Engines to Blame for the Poor Taste of Airline Meals!
While I personally have never found airline meals all that bad, they are stigmatized in popular culture as inedibly horrible. Researchers have been busy at work trying to figure out why. I would think artificial flavorings, preservatives, and cheap...
ANA to Launch Low-Cost Airline
Taking advantage of JAL’s financial woes and a continuing growth in the China market, All Nippon Airways announced plans to launch a low-cost carrier by the second half of next year. What’s driving this demand for more low-cost travel?...
Slide Your Way Between Flights at Singapore Changi Airport
From the airport that brought you movie theaters, a rooftop swimming pool, and a butterfly garden comes a new amusement to pass your time between flights: Singapore’s longest slide. The 40-foot jumbo slide in terminal three, aptly dubbed Slide@T3,...
Singapore Airlines’ Cookbook – Make Your Own Lobster Thermidor!
While I don’t think a United Airlines’ cookbook would be well received (remove pannini from freezer, heat for five minutes, serve…) Singapore Airlines’ prides itself in offering gourmet in-flight cuisine and recently published a cookbook, featuring 50 recipes from...
Ex-Gangbanger and Inner-City Cop Flying First Class on Singapore Airlines
I’ve already blogged about the folly of assuming someone doesn’t belong in first class, but this story takes the cake. I love trip reports that read like a suspense novel and Flyertaker macabus has proven himself a fine raconteur. Click...
A Closer Look at Lufthansa’s A380
Airbus delivered Lufthansa’s first A380 superjumbo last Wednesday–only three years late. With Lufthansa’s decision to place only eight First Class seats on the plane, the aircraft will hold a whopping 526 passengers. FIRST – 8 seats BUSINESS – 98 seats...
Recap: Two Bumps, SilverKris Lounge, and the SFO Red Roof Inn
I reported yesterday that I scored a bump on my Sunday SFO-PHL flight and was rebooked in First Class on a non-stop flight this morning. The flight was oversold again and I happily gave up my seat for another...
