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NEW ZEALAND: Introduction — Wellington, a ferry to Picton for a South Island holiday
Time for the next trip report. This time, we spent a short week in Wellington, New Zealand. We stayed at two different Wellington hotels, took a ferry trip across the Cook Strait and into Queen Charlotte Sound to Picton in the north of the South Island, stayed at an Airbnb,...
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FLIGHT REVIEW: Emirates A380 First Class — Christchurch to Sydney — Part 3 —the seat, the meal and the service
I travelled on an Emirates A380 between Christchurch and Sydney in First Class, so I could experience the on board showers. If you want to find out more about the start of the flight, head over to Part 1. The Shower Suite details and review are in Part 2. If...
BoardingArea
Taking the Train to the Plane – Philadelphia
The regional train connection from Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station to Philadelphia International Airport provides a quick train to plane connection – just don’t expect luxurious trip or a place for your large luggage. The summary A surprising number of US cities provide train/subway connections between airports and the cities they...
Hawaii Calling
Flight Review: Mokulele Airlines – Lanai (LNY) to Honolulu (HNL)
Small-plane flights in Hawaiʻi have a certain magic that’s hard to beat—especially when the weather cooperates. My recent evening flight on Mokulele Airlines from Lānaʻi Airport (LNY) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) was one of those perfect island hops, with crystal-clear skies and postcard-worthy views the whole way. See the...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Air France Unveils New La Première First Class Cabin
Developed over three years, Air France’s new La Première suite features a unique and fully adaptable design, consisting of a seat and a chaise longue that transform into a full bed. The seat adjusts to different phases of the flight: takeoff, landing, dining, or relaxation mode. With an embossed leather...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris First Class
Join me on the new Lufthansa Allegris First Class flight from Chicago to Munich. I tried out the Double Suite in the middle! Video Lufthansa continues to roll out its €2.5 Billion cabin upgrade program "Allegris". The new Lufthansa First Class features a floor-to-ceiling wide suite. At least 6 A350...
Hawaii Calling
Mokulele Airlines Review: Honolulu (HNL) to Lāna‘i (LNY) | A Scenic Solo FlightReview
Flying interisland in Hawai‘i can be a beautiful, stress-free experience—or a lesson in patience, depending on the airline. My latest trip from Honolulu (HNL) to Lāna‘i (LNY) with Mokulele Airlines was a bit of both. Between multiple schedule changes and an empty flight, this journey had some unexpected twists. If...
Hawaii Calling
Review: American Airlines A321neo Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) Economy
Flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) on a basic economy ticket, I had the chance to check out American Airlines’ economy class in an exit row seat on the Airbus A321neo. This trip also included a quick stop at the Admirals Club at LAX Terminal 5, where I...
Hawaii Calling
American Airlines Premium Economy Review: Honolulu (HNL) to Phoenix (PHX) on the Boeing 787-8
For this trip, I flew from Honolulu (HNL) to Phoenix (PHX) on American Airlines’ Boeing 787-8 in Premium Economy. I recently flew the same cabin on a 777 from Dallas-Fort Worth to Honolulu, so I was interested in comparing the experience between the two aircraft. This was a redeye flight,...
Travel With Grant
The 7 Miles & Points Tools / Services that I Pay For
Discover the top 5 miles and points tools worth paying for to maximize your travel rewards and savings. From AwardWallet's comprehensive tracking to Points Path's award flight insights, find out how these essential services can streamline your travel planning. Plus, explore bonus travel services like ExpressVPN and the Solis Global...
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My 2024 Travel Recap: Elite Statuses, Flights & Hotel Nights
Discover my 2024 travel adventures, including elite airline and hotel statuses, 30 flights, and 33 hotel nights. From earning Alaska Airlines MVP Elite Status to utilizing Hilton's Friends & Family plan, explore how I navigated the skies and luxury stays without Hyatt Globalist Elite Status. Join me as I recount...
