Greetings from Amman. I’ve flown from Kuala Lumpur to Amman via Bangkok, all on Royal Jordanian. Here’s my first impressions of RJ’s 787-8 in “Crown” business class. First, the B/E Diamond seats are fairly common, available on airlines including...
Review: Etihad A330 Business Class Malé To Abu Dhabi

After a lovely stay at the Park Hyatt Maldives, it was time to head back home. Our first leg would be to Abu Dhabi aboard an A330-200 in business class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a...
Shuttle Diplomacy By Qatar Airways Impresses Trump, Roils US Airline CEOs

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker can smile today. He won the battle at the White House. President Donald Trump sided with him…and perhaps for reasons having less to do with the issue itself than over ego. A successful...
How An Airline Shamed An Unruly Passenger

One airline made an example out of an unruly passenger it hopes will convince others to behave. In a headline that seems better suited for the Daily Mail or Sun, UK-based Jet2.com announced: Lifetime ban and £85,000 bill for...