Flying in Austrian Airlines Business Class long haul is a pleasant experience. It has been a few years since my last trip with them, but we recently returned from a family trip to Europe. We flew on Austrian due to abundant space in their nice business class product. … [Read more...]
Greece Domestic Flights – No Star Alliance Benefits on Olympic Air
I just returned from vacation with my family in Europe. On part of our journey, we flew from Athens to Heraklion Crete (HER). There are frequent flights operated by Star Alliance member Aegean Airlines. For us, the Greece domestic flights were quite cheap, about $75 per … [Read more...]
How Long Does It Take to Change Terminals at LAX?
LAX is happening! And it’s for the better. Los Angeles International Airport used to be a mess but it has really improved these last few years. All the terminals have either been renovated already or are scheduled to be renovated and LAX is becoming the world class … [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...]
Will Thai Airways Resume US Service As Safety Standards Improve?
Thai Airways International completed its AOC (Air Operator's Certificate) recertification this month in accordance with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) had to undergo a revision in … [Read more...]
Review: SAS Economy Class (SAS Go), Chicago to Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines aka “SAS” is the national flag carrier for the countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. From its hubs at Copenhagen, Stockholm and Olso, SAS flies to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington DC in the United … [Read more...]
Review: SAS Lounge Chicago
The SAS Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located in the international departures area of terminal 5. After security, make a left hand turn and walk towards gate M13. The SAS Lounge Chicago will be located on your right hand side. The lounge is open … [Read more...]
Air India Launches New Service to DFW; Can it Succeed?
Tuesday, Air India announced several new routes worldwide, including previously announced service from Delhi to Washington Dulles. However, also included in the announcement were two new but long-rumored non-stops to the US. These flights bring Air India service to … [Read more...]
Review: ANA Lounge Tokyo Narita
There are two ANA Lounges at Tokyo Narita Airport. This review is for the ANA Lounge in terminal 1, near gate 41. The other ANA Lounge is located in Satellite 5, near gate 51. Both lounges offer the same services and amenities and have the same entry requirements. The … [Read more...]
Review: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy, Singapore to Los Angeles via Tokyo (part 1)
On this trip, I flew Singapore Airlines' Premium Economy Class by booking a cheap revenue ticket from Los Angeles to Phuket, Thailand. My roundtrip airfare cost $1,200 USD and included all taxes and fees. This was a significant upcharge from economy class tickets, which … [Read more...]
