Live and Let’s Fly
Review: JetBlue A321 Economy Class (ONT-JFK Redeye)
We kicked off our journey to London with a redeye from Ontario, in Southern California’s Inland Empire, to New York on a JetBlue A321 “Classic” in economy class. The flight was surprisingly restful. JetBlue A321 Classic Economy Class Review (ONT-JFK) Back when JetBlue had more money, it used to advertise its redeye...
TravelUpdate
Should kids be allowed in first and business class?
There are a few topics in travel that often stir up a conversation. So, why am I writing about this right now? Emirates’ latest move got me thinking about this. View from the Wing wrote about this notable change made by Emirates recently. Kids in First and Business Class   Flying BOM-AUH in...
Travel Points Playbook
Trying Out Southwest’s Extra Legroom Seats, and Free WiFi Coming Soon
We have known for a while and can already book Southwest’s new extra legroom seating for flights starting on January 27th of next year. As that date approaches, more and more of the fleet with be retrofitted with the new seats. For anyone traveling between now and then,...
Economondo
Zooming Across Ontario on a Rare Bearskin Airlines Metroliner
Background Based in the UK, opportunities to easily fly on the Metroliner are virtually non-existent. Whilst examples from Aeronova and BinAir regularly drone through British skies, not being a piece of freight, riding on one of these is all but impossible. Meanwhile, whilst I had very nearly managed to bag a...
TravelUpdate
What’s it like flying BA Club Europe out of Glasgow with no lounge?
British Airways operate business class on domestic routes such as the one from Glasgow to London Heathrow. This is called Club Europe and includes lounge access as standard. As Glasgow is one of the few remaining domestic cities with a BA lounge, imagine my surprise when there was no lounge. For...
The Alviator
Review: Air France Amelia A319 Business Class (CDG-AMS)
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Economondo
Thundering Over Ontario to Thunder Bay: An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 Review
This is the third instalment of my series of trip reports detailing my journey from Quebéc City to Thunder Bay. You can read about my Dash 8 Q400 flight from Quebéc City to Montréal here, and my Airbus A220 flight from Montréal to Toronto here.  The Journey Having arrived in Terminal 1...
Economondo
Sampling Air Canada’s New(ish) Jet: Montréal to Toronto A220 Review
This is the second edition of my three-part report of my journey from Québec City to Thunder Bay via Montréal and Toronto. You can read my report of the Dash 8 Q400 hop down from Québec City here.  The Journey Consisting of a main pier and a small satellite terminal, with the...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Breeze Airways A220-300 Ascent Class Pittsburgh – Los Angeles
After flying American Airlines out to Pittsburgh, I flew Breeze Airways back to Los Angeles in “Ascent” Class, its premium cabin, on an Airbus A220-300. While the experience was mostly positive with a comfortable seat, fast Wi-Fi, and friendly service, the aircraft was filthy. I’ve never been on a dirtier...
Economondo
A Short Hop on a Rare Dash 8 300 – Montréal to Québec City with PAL Airlines
Background As a British aviation enthusiast needing to get from Montréal to La Vielle Capitale, or Québec City as it’s more widely known, I was presented with a few interesting options. On the smaller side of things, I could have caught a BAe Jetstream 32 from Montréal Saint-Hubert with Pascan Aviation....
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: American Airlines 737-800 First Class Los Angeles – Pittsburgh
My American Airlines 737-800 flight in first class from Los Angeles to Pittsbrugh got me to PIT safely and on time, but left so much to be desired. American Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (LAX-PIT) Here, I chose American Airlines for a business trip to Pittsburgh because it offered convenient nonstop service...
TravelUpdate
Review: easyJet from Birmingham to Glasgow on the A320neo
Twenty pounds! That is all easyJet were asking for their Saturday flight from Birmingham to Glasgow. A friend had invited me up to Glasgow for a party and I decided to go via Birmingham, as I am currently busily accruing status with Aer Lingus. Another friend invited to the party...
Economondo
Air Canada Review: My Bargain Transatlantic Flight from Frankfurt to Montréal
Background and Booking Whilst a plethora of relatively cheap transatlantic flights from the UK to North America exist compared to say a decade ago, regular passengers between the UK and Canada will likely be aware that the cheapest way of hopping across the pond involves first heading to Paris and then...
Frequent Miler
American Airlines 787 Flagship Preferred Suite Review
Separately, I reviewed American Airlines’ new Flagship Suite. These are AA’s terrific new business class seats. But AA has a slightly nicer option on the same flights: Flagship Preferred Suites. These are the business class suites that are in the first row of each of the two business class sections....
Economondo
Flying to the Hebrides on a Scottish Twin Otter: Loganair Review – Glasgow to Tiree
Background After a long period of uncertainty, by early May 2021, things were gradually starting to look up. On a national level, the number of COVID-19 cases in the UK was down and the ongoing vaccination campaign was making good progress. As a result, a further loosening of restrictions regarding travel...