In terms of transcontinental premium products, American Airlines currently offers a better overall product than either Delta or United. This review covers my journey from JFK-LAX aboard American Airlines 777-200 in business class. American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Review...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Newark To Cape Town
This is a review of my March 2020 trip from Newark to Cape Town onboard a United 787-9 in business class. The trip seems so far in the past, but is a reminder of how much the world has...
Review: Finnair A321 Business Class
Finnair offers a lovely service onboard its European flights in business class with a hot meal, attentive service, and high-speed internet. This review covers my A321 flight from Helsinki to Paris. Finnair A321 Business Class Review Check-In I arrived...
One Last Jaunt Across The Pond In United’s “Old” Business Class
United Airlines is (finally) rather quickly retrofitting its 777-200 longhaul fleet to add new Polaris business class seats. But there are still “old” aircraft floating around and I very much enjoy them. I wrote about this older seating configuration...
My “Op-Up” Dinner In TAM Business Class
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Working for...
A Whole Lot Of Turkey On Aegean
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Why have...
First Impressions: Air Italy A330 Business Class
The service and comfort on Air Italy exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed an excellent flight from Milan to San Francisco. Really, the highlight of this flight was the service from Paolo and Maurizio. Maurizio worked my side of the aisle...
First Impressions: Cathay Pacific A330 Business Class
Hello from Colombo. I’m resting up as I start the long trip home later today (via Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Amman, Bucharest, Milan, and San Francisco…). Here’s my first impressions of Cathay Pacific’s A330 business class. I flew from Hong...
First Impressions: Thai Airways A350 Business Class
Good afternoon from Guangzhou. I just enjoyed a pleasant journey from Bangkok to Guangzhou and want to provide my initial impressions of Thai’s A350-900 in business class. First, I had a very nice morning in the first class lounge...
First Impressions Of United 787-10 Dreamliner Polaris Class
I recently had the chance to finally fly United’s 787-10 Dreamliner. Here’s my initial thoughts about this brand new aircraft. I was flying from Newark to Los Angeles and after a long economy class flight (due to strong headwinds)...
Lufthansa Business Class Seat Assignment Charges Make Sense
Lufthansa will start charging extra to reserve preferred seats in business class onboard its new 777 jets. The German carrier calls this an innovative upgrade. I tend to agree…somewhat. Speaking to the Australian Business Traveler, Harry Hohmeister Chief Commercial...
Premium Economy Best Way to Qualify For Status
Last week I wrote about the need for a status run on United to maintain my 1K status. It’s clear that Premium Economy is the best way to re-qualify on seemingly any US airline. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
A Supremely Comfortable Business Class Seat, Even At Eight-Across
I got the rare treat of widebody aircraft on the short flight from Chicago to Los Angeles last Saturday evening. Even though the seat is “woefully” outdated, I still consider it the most comfortable business class seat in the...
Hot Deal: New York To Paris In Business Class For $1,000 Round-Trip
During a La Compagnie flash sale, you can travel between New York and Paris for only $1,000 round-trip in business class with a fully lie-flat seat. I’ve never seen a “legit” ticket so cheap. La Compagnie is an all-business class...
First Impressions: Emirates A380 Business Class
Greetings from Dubai. After a 16-hour flight on Emirates from Los Angeles to Dubai, it is good to be on the ground again. My expectations were guarded for this flight and I think they were just about perfect for...
Booked: Emirates A380 + 777 Business Class
I took one for the team and am going to fly business class on Emirates this week, with a chance to experience both an A380 and 777-300. I say “take one for the team” because first class award space...
United Restores Two Polaris Cutbacks
United is restoring two cutbacks in Polaris Business Class on late-evening flights from Washington Dulles to Europe while extending its mandatory express dining trial another month. Last month I wrote about a one-month trial program at Washington Dulles on...
Hot Deal: Business Class From Europe To USA From €1200 R/T
Thinking about a trip to the United States this summer? Why not splurge on business class? If you act now, you will not even pay much more than for an economy class ticket. Via God Save the Points, Star...
United Actually Is Reducing Meal Service In Polaris During April “Trial”
An update on the mandatory business class express dining on late-evening flights from Washington Dulles. As it turns out, some items have been cut from the menu. Last week I wrote about United’s trial of express meal service for each...
Simple Words Will Make Or Break United’s New Express Meal Service
It’s not about the product, it’s about how you sell it. That’s my admonition to United Airlines today. Last week I wrote about United’s decision to trial mandatory “express” meal service on late-night flights to Europe from Washington Dulles. Rather...