My family recently took an autumn trip to Germany since it appears unlikely we will be able to get away for the holidays this year. I decided to use the opportunity to leave a couple days early and take a longer route to Germany, giving me the chance to try two new routes, one on […]
Review: Qantas A380 First Class Sydney – Los Angeles
My journey home from Sydney to Los Angeles on the Qantas A380 in first class was quite pleasant overall with a heavenly bed and superb onboard cuisine, though the service did not feel much like first class. Nevertheless, I would argue there is no better way to fly between California and Australia. Qantas A380 First […]
Review: American Airlines A321T First Class New York – Los Angeles
While I believe that American Airlines has great potential, my rather depressing flight from New York to Los Angeles onboard the Airbus A321T in three-cabin first class was a huge disappointment and exposed so much of what is wrong at AA. American Airlines A321T First Class Review I wrote about my first impressions of this […]
Qantas A380 First Class: The Good, Bad, And Ugly
After landing in Sydney, I turned right around the next morning and flew back to Los Angeles on the A380 in first class on Qantas. The flight was solid, but Qantas falls short in two key areas. Qantas A380 First Class – My First Impressions First, let’s talk about what Qantas does well. The ground […]
Dallmayr Coffee And Pralines On Lufthansa
While I do miss the days of free coffee on Lufthansa, I am quite thankful that the Dallmayr coffee in economy class…and the chocolate…are better than ever. Dallmayr Coffee And Pralines In Lufthansa Economy Class From “Onboard Delights” Menu While SAS and British Airways still manage free coffee, Lufthansa is now charging for it. But […]
Review: SAS A350-900 Economy Class
There is much to like about SAS longhaul economy class on the A350…but also much not to like. This review recounts my A350-900 flight in economy class, what SAS calls “SAS Go,” from Copenhagen to Los Angeles. SAS A350-900 Economy Class Review (CPH-LAX) This flight was part of a larger itinerary from Malta – Los […]
Bread Basket Returns In United Airlines Polaris Business Class
United Airlines will bring back its bread basket on Polaris business class flights from Europe. Bread Basket Returns To Polaris Business Class On United Airlines Currently, United’s Polaris Business Class passengers receive their meal trays with two pieces of bread pre-plated, typically a piece of garlic bread and a pretzel roll. Prior to the pandemic, […]
Review: Lufthansa Panorama Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
We stopped by the Lufthansa Panorama Lounge before our flight out of Frankfurt and this remains an odd lounge compared to other Lufthansa lounges, but a very nice one with a generous spread of food and drink. Lufthansa Panorama Lounge Frankfurt Review We arrived just after the lounge opened at 6:00 am and had about […]
Review: Lufthansa A321-200 Economy Class
To begin our journey home, we flew from Malta to Frankfurt on a Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 in economy class before connecting the following morning on the same aircraft type to Copenhagen. The flights were pleasant and (mostly) uneventful. Lufthansa A321-200 Economy Class Review We booked our tickets for 44K United miles from Malta to Los […]
My First Flight In United Polaris Business Class (A Child’s Review)
I’ve asked my three-year-old daughter Claire Marie to offer her thoughts on our recent 787-9 flight from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class. You can find similar reviews from my son Augustine here (LAX-LHR) and here (ZRH-SFO). Daddy thought it was only fair that I get a chance to share […]
Review: Air France 777-300ER Economy Class
There was much to like about Air France 777-300ER in economy class from Los Angeles to Paris, though a mostly-empty flight (after an 18-hour delay) certainly made a material difference in terms of our comfort. Overall, we enjoyed excellent service onboard, a nice selection of in-flight-entertainment to help pass the time, but regrettable meals. Air […]
Review: United Club Fly Lounge Denver (DEN)
I’ve written before about the innovative United Club Fly Lounge at Denver International Airport (DEN), but never actually written a review…until now. I love this lounge concept as a complement to the full-service lounges and would love to see it expand to more hubs. United Club Fly Lounge DEN Review With a long layover in […]
Review: Lufthansa Bistro Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
Nestled in the wilderness of the C Gates of Frankfurt is a fairly innovative Lufthansa lounge called the Bistro Lounge. Lufthansa Bistro Lounge Frankfurt Review (FRA) I visited this lounge prior to my flight to Kenya. An A380 Lounge This lounge was designed with the Airbus A380-800 in mind. It is an upstairs lounge and […]
Review: Lufthansa A320-200 Economy Class
I enjoyed a short hop on the Lufthansa A320-200 in economy class from Munich to Frankfurt. What does a 186-mile domestic flight look like on Lufthansa? Lufthansa A320-200 Economy Class Review For practical purposes, Lufthansa economy class on flights within Europe is no longer full-service, but not all that much different than the budget carriers. […]
My Identical Meal In Lufthansa First Class And Business Class
What’s the difference between dining in Lufthansa First Class and Lufthansa Business Class? The plate. On Lufthansa, My First Class Dinner Was The Same As My Business Class Dinner Let me let you in on a little secret. On flights out of the USA (and other outstations), the meals in Lufthansa Business Class and Lufthansa […]
Review: Lufthansa Senator Café Munich (MUC)
As a coffee aficionado, the Lufthansa Senator Cafe in Munich remains one of my favorite airport lounges in the world because it is centered on good coffee. But there are other treats as well that distinguish this lounge from other MUC lounges and always make a visit worthwhile. Lufthansa Senator Café Munich Review (MUC) While […]
Review: Lufthansa A350-900 Business Class San Francisco – Munich
From San Francisco to Munich I flew on Lufthansa onboard the A350-900 in business class. I am not a fan of these seats when traveling solo, but I did manage to sleep well and found the service and food onboard satisfactory. Lufthansa A350-900 Business Class Review After a few hours in the SFO Polaris Lounge, […]
Review: SWISS A320neo Business Class
From Zurich to Copenhagen I flew in SWISS Business Class on the A320neo. It was another typical SWISS flight, which is to say another solid flight. SWISS A320neo Business Class Review SWISS Business Class has not changed in years, at at least on shorthaul flights, and I like that way. No, you won’t get a […]
Review: SWISS Alpine Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
At the SWISS Alpine Lounge in Zurich, less is more and yet the simple, subtle design and offerings of this lounge make it one of my favorite in the world. SWISS Alpine Lounge Review ZRH I recently spoke fondly of this lounge in the context of a recent visit but wish to provide a more […]
Review: SWISS A330-300 Business Class
From Boston to Zurich I traveled on SWISS onboard an aging yet nevertheless comfortable A330-300 in business class. While SWISS business class, particularly on the A330, represents a below-average product these days, I quite appreciated the superb service onboard and still managed a few hours of sleep on the short transatlantic crossing. SWISS A330-300 Business […]
