One of my favorite benefits of Oneworld Emerald status is access to first class lounges when traveling internationally. These lounges aren't always all that great, and due to potentially a lot of travelers with access, can be crowded. Still, I have enjoyed my visits to … [Read more...]
Review: Air Berlin Economy Amenity Kit
Welcome to another installment of our amenity kit review series! As in previous reviews, I will be reviewing this amenity kit on a scale from 1 to 5 (being the best) and will rate it based on five categories:Bag/container: design, quality and … [Read more...]
Review: Air Berlin Long Haul Economy – The Wurst
Berlin is an interesting place to visit, and I enjoyed returning again after several years. Planning for my trip didn't go as I would have hoped. I needed to travel there for business, and flights were quite expensive. One slightly more reasonably priced option was to … [Read more...]
Chicago O’Hare Improves International Connectivity with New Terminal Bus
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has introduced a new shuttle service that will make flight connections substantially easier this summer for passengers transiting through O'Hare International Airport.Starting Monday, June 19, the CDA, along with American … [Read more...]
Fresh Air on Planes-These Airlines Have Individual Air Vents
There are many rumors about breathing recycled airplane air -- here's an interesting article I found on the topic -- but what I want to talk about today is the lack of air vents on planes.I recently had some short flights within Europe on Lufthansa. I noticed how … [Read more...]
Review: American E-175 First Class, Omaha-DFW
Normally, I tend to avoid regional jets. I just never found them comfortable, and smaller planes make me nervous. However, on a recent business trip to Omaha, I found myself with no other choice. If I wanted to return home the same day, I'd have to bite that bullet … [Read more...]
Review: American Airlines Business Class, Dallas/Ft. Worth to London Heathrow
For whatever reason, there appears to be a dearth of trip reports on the internet covering Eastbound transatlantic flights on American's' new(ish) 777-300ER product. I flew on AA 50 from DFW to London Heathrow in late December, 2016 and was excited to try the Business … [Read more...]
Review: Qatar Airways Economy Amenity Kit
Welcome to another installment of our amenity kit review series! As in previous reviews, I will be reviewing this amenity kit on a scale from 1 to 5 (being the best) and will rate it based on five categories:Bag/container: design, quality and … [Read more...]
Review: Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge London Heathrow
The beautiful new Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3 is a lovely spot when transiting this airport that can be a mess. There are several good lounges in Terminal 3, and I think this new lounge is high on the list.On a recent trip I had … [Read more...]
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club DFW Terminal C
I arrived at DFW Airport plenty early for my American Premium Economy flight to Madrid. That left lots of time for a lounge visit. Although my flight departed from Terminal A, the Admirals Club there is currently being renovated. Since I've never visited the Admirals … [Read more...]
