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Review: Delta to Las Vegas Main Cabin 737-900ER (LAS-JFK)
Background: I was going to meet my family for Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas and needed to find the best flight from the New York area. I was debating between JetBlue and Delta, as I do have entry-level status perks for both airlines (American Gold and Delta Silver). I...
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jetBlue A220 from Austin to Boston
The jetBlue American Airlines alliance: I had to fly the jetBlue A220 from Austin to Boston as it was the only suitable direct flight. This was via the subtle codeshare that jetBlue has with American that the courts have now said ‘violates antitrust law”. The US district judge said “they...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class Review – Johannesburg To Newark Some flights are worth gambling for...
The Points of Life
Bangkok Airways [Almost] Direct to Full Moon v. Plane, Bus, Ferry, Boat
Budget-conscious, I took a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani then a bus to the port in order to catch the ferry to Samui, and then a boat to Koh Phangan. It was a long, trying journey.
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Young Travelers of Hong Kong
Review: TAP Air Portugal’s Intra-Europe Business Class (BER-LIS)
Review Overview YTHK'S VERDICT TAP Air Portugal's short-haul Business Class is about as good as it gets for intra-European travel. The seats are comfortable-ish, the food is decent, and the service is excellent. Unfortunately, the TAP has no plans to install inflight WiFi or streaming entertainment on their short-haul fleet,...
Miles To Memories
United 777-300ER Polaris Business Class Review – Frankfurt to San Francisco
Overall, the United 777-300ER Polaris business class hard product is as excellent as ever. The seats offer reasonable privacy and are comfortable in lie-flat mode. United offers great bedding compared to most carriers. However, the cleanliness, service, and catering fall short of what I expect out of a business class...
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Flight Review: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Portland (PDX) to New York (JFK)
Background: I needed a flight back to New York City from Portland and I wanted a non-stop flight. Additionally, I didn’t want to leave at 7am, or take a red-eye back. So, the only flight option leaving in the afternoon from Portland and arriving in the evening in New York...
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Review: Delta First Class Boeing 737 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Portland (PDX)
Background: Due to delays on my first leg from Washington D.C., I missed my connection at Salt Lake City. I was thankfully rebooked on the next flight (which was 4 hours later). There was only one seat left on the entire flight which happened to be in first class, and...
Live and Let’s Fly
My Helicopter Ride In South Africa On Bell 206L
I had the unique experience of spending over 90 minutes in a Bell 206L helicopter in South Africa on a journey that surveyed several coal mines. Bell 206L Helicopter From Pretoria To Middelberg, South Africa A ministry supporter who has become a friend has a remarkable life story. I won’t...
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Review: Aer Lingus Regional from Dublin to Liverpool
Aer Lingus Regional flights are operated by Emerald Airlines and they have recently started Dublin to Liverpool. That came in handy when it was time to go to the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, so I switched my flights from my original destination of Manchester. My ticket had been booked for...
Suites and Lobbies
Hawaiian Airlines Reveals Luxurious Boeing 787 Dreamliner Cabins
There are a couple of new features on Hawaiian Airlines’ new Boeing 787 Dreamliner that really stood out for me and will definitely elevate the passenger experience. Hawaiian Airlines has been the heartbeat of Hawai’i, consistently setting the tone for travel to and from. Today, they introduced the Boeing 787-9...
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Delta Delay + Missed Connection: Washington (IAD) to Salt Lake City (SLC)
Background: I needed a flight to get to Portland, Oregon from Washington D.C. after attending the Freddie Awards. Unfortunately, all the non-stop flights from Washington Dulles to Portland leave in the evening, and I needed to be in Portland before dinner for a wedding rehearsal. So, I booked a Delta...
