Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the Lufthansa business class lounge at Heathrow Airport, open to Star Alliance business class passengers and frequent flyers.
Trip Report Introduction: The Star Alliance Lounge Milk Run
I reviewed various Star Alliance lounges across London and Zurich, all on a single business class ticket. Here's what you can expect.
ANA’s 777 Premium Economy: Surprisingly Average
I flew ANA's 777 premium economy from Tokyo Haneda to London Heathrow. While pleasant, I found it to be more average than I was expecting.
Flying Domestically Within Japan: An Efficient, Non-Luxurious, Well-Oiled Machine
Flying domestically within Japan is so easy. Planes, airport terminals, and lounges are all built with efficiency (not luxury) in mind.
Seoul’s Gimpo Airport: Not Pleasant
I had the impression that Seoul's Gimpo Airport would be an efficient, nippy city airport. That couldn't have been further from the truth.
My First Date With StarFlyer Airlines Didn’t Sweep Me Off My Feet…
My initial attraction for this Japanese hybrid carrier with 34" pitch and PTVs was unsubstantiated by an otherwise unremarkable experience.
Korean Air’s 737 Economy Class: Perfectly Fine, But Last-Generation
I flew Korean Air's 737 economy class on the 3h 35m flight from Hong Kong to Seoul. Here are my first impressions of the flight.
What Is Departure Immigration? Do All Countries Do It?
If you're from a country that normally does immigration upon departure, you might be surprised to learn that not all countries do this.
Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy: Great, But Not The World’s Best
I flew Air New Zealand's prized premium economy on the 11h 10m flight from Auckland to Hong Kong. Here are my first impressions.
My First Ever Trans-Tasman Flight On Qantas: How Was It?
I flew a trans-Tasman flight from Sydney to Auckland on Qantas, on one of 16 flights a day between the two cities.
Review: Japan Airlines A350 Premium Economy (HND-CDG)
A review of Japan Airlines' flagship A350 premium economy class from Tokyo to Paris, detailing the seat, catering, service, and more.
Cathay Pacific’s New 777 Economy Class: Surprisingly Delightful
I flew Cathay Pacific's "new" 777 economy class from Hong Kong to Sydney. I might prefer it to the A350, which I wasn't expecting.
Cathay Pacific’s A350 Economy Class: A Couple More Design Flaws Than I Was Expecting
While I enjoyed my recent flight in Cathay Pacific's A350 economy class, I was a little surprised by some of the seat's design flaws.
The Best Non-U.S. Priority Pass Lounge I’ve Ever Been To
Priority Pass lounges are not normally something to get excited about, but I think I've just found my favourite one (outside of the U.S.).
When Can You Use Lounges Located In Another Part Of The Airport?
Can you use lounges in the non-Schengen area of the airport when flying Schengen? What about a different terminal? This post unpacks both.
My Favourite Amenity At Any Airport, Ever
The Zurich Airport observation deck is my favourite airport amenity, providing a unique opportunity to planespot under some fresh air.
My Huge AvGeek Morning At Heathrow’s Terminal 2…
On a lounge review spree at LHR T2, I took a second to enjoy the various longhaul aircraft that would be flying thousands all over the world.
The AI World Of Commercial Air Travel Sucks…
While I'm all for using AI appropriately, I think as the air travel industry we've screwed the system and made it suck. Here's why.
Low-Cost Premium Cabins Between East Asia and Europe: Stretch Your Legs On The Cheap
Here are some low-cost airlines that operate premium cabins between Asia and Europe, presenting an opportunity to fly comfortably for cheap.
British Airways’ Two Vintage ex-BMI A319s: I Want To Fly This!
British Airways flies ~146 narrowbody planes, and on many of them, you know exactly what to expect. The…