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Review: American A321XLR Business Class Flagship Suite, JFK to LAX
Last month, I flew American’s inaugural flight on the A321XLR in Premium Economy. Recently, I boarded the swanky new plane again, this time to experience American A321XLR Business Class. The verdict: the Flagship Suite is a nice seat, but with a few notable flaws, and the consistently inconsistent service that...
The Alviator
Review: Aer Lingus A321XLR AerSpace (LHR-DUB)
Aer Lingus operates a few flights around Europe with their longhaul narrowbody product. Here's my review of one such flight. The post Review: Aer Lingus A321XLR AerSpace (LHR-DUB) appeared first on The Alviator.
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Swapping LGA for JFK: Delta Air Lines A319 Main Cabin from New Orleans
Background and Booking For my flight back to New York from New Orleans, I wanted to make the…
Economondo
A Superb Short Hop with Malaysia Airlines: Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok on the Boeing 737-800
Flying my first ever flight with Malaysia Airlines on a short hop from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
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Review: United Airlines 737-900ER from Newark to New Orleans
Background and Booking I was going to New Orleans for the first time to celebrate a friend’s birthday,…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: W Taipei, Where A Rainy Day Turned Into A Spa Day
I stayed one night at the swanky W Taipei, a Marriott Bonvoy property in the heart of the Taiwanese capital. With the weather inclement, I ended up spending much of the day in the hotel and quite enjoyed this property. W Taipei Review My Starlux flight arrived before dawn. Looking...
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Review: Egyptair economy class from Dublin to Cairo on the A320neo
I was heading out on a work trip to Cairo and only one airline flies non-stop between the…
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class Los Angeles – Taipei
I boarded my first-ever flight on Starlux, a longhaul journey from Los Angeles to Taipei on an A350-900 in business class, with high expectations. Even so, they were exceeded: my flight was superb in nearly every way, with small touches that really made a big difference in terms of quality....
Economondo
Flying the Chinese Built ARJ21: Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur with TransNusa Airlines
Flying the rare COMAC ARJ21 on an evening flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur
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Review: Icelandair 737 MAX 8 Saga Premium business class, Dublin to Reykjavik
I had always wanted to fly in Icelandair’s Saga Premium business class and finally the opportunity arose. The…
Economondo
Sampling Indonesian Giant Lion Air: Pangkalpinang to Jakarta on a Boeing 737-900ER
Come with me as I fly for the first time on Indonesian mega low cost airline Lion Air
Live and Let’s Fly
Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review: New Seats And Exceptional Service
After the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) onboard a recently retrofitted 737-800 in first class, enjoying a superb flight with outstanding service. Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I traveled as a guest of Alaska Airlines. While I have historically turned down...
The Points of Life
Kingston-San Juan: 2 Copa Flights, 2 Lounge Reviews
Do you remember how I arrived in Jamaica (see Puerto Rico to Jamaica: Oh No, Not Spirit!)? The journey home was also inefficient. Fortunately, I was flying business on Copa, an underrated carrier for comfort in these parts. In Kingston, the first stop, after a Red Stripe, was the Priority Pass...
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Singapore Airlines Business Class Review (Airbus A350-900 Medium Haul)
On Christmas Day, I took yet another flight in Singapore Airlines Business Class, thanks to using my KrisFlyer miles before they devalued.
Economondo
Flying the Rare Boeing 737-500: An Indonesian Adventure with Sriwijaya Air
Flying two sectors with Indonesian carrier Sriwijaya Air on a rare classic Boeing 737-500