Having grown up in Seattle, it is rather amazing to see how this airline has grown from a scrappy carrier to a premier West Coast powerhouse. Alaska Airlines is one of the newest member airline of the oneworld alliance having joined on March 31st, 2021. While the airline does have a base in Alaska, its operations are not exclusively to … Read More
For an LCC, Southwest offers a good value and product. Southwest Airlines is the world’s largest low-cost carrier. The airline also holds the record of operating more Boeing 737 aircraft than any other airline. It is currently adding brand-new Boeing 737 MAX planes to the fleet, making it the largest MAX operator. from the 1970’s, the Golden Age of Flying … Read More
The second flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh. The airline’s main hub will be at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and will operate domestic and international scheduled flights to over 100 destinations in the Middle East and six continents. Slated to begin operation in the latter part of 2025. Step inside Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 Riyadh Air … Read More
LOT Polish Airlines operates 2 versions of the 787 Dreamliner for their long-haul international fleet. All feature Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. ► BOEING 787-9 DREAMLINER 7 in operation Business Class Twenty-four Safran Aura Lite seats configured 2-2-2. Each seat converts to a fully flat bed and features an adjustable headrest plus a compartment beneath the footrest … Read More
Condor Flugdienst is the low(ish) cost competitor of Lufthansa, with it’s main hub based at FRA Frankfurt. Condor’s main goal is economical travel for vacation goers while maintaining a very high level of standards, so it cannot be referred to as a low-cost carrier (LCC). It’s current relationship with Lufthansa, and other airlines, gives it excellent options for travel beyond … Read More
EL AL was born in 1948 along with the State of Israel, not only as an airborne bridge between the fledgling State and the world, but as an expression of national existence and pride, as the Israeli flag adorning the aircraft’s tail proudly appeared in destinations around the world. EL AL Retro livery on the Dreamliner An updated livery is … Read More
American Airlines is the largest airline in the world. The Texas-based aviation giant has pushed through, growing from its roots as a mail carrier to one of the most well-known airlines in the world. Boeing 707-320C in the post-1967 Vignelli livery In 2013 unveiled the new livery dubbed… “The New American”. To this day it remains one of the least … Read More
Since it was founded in 1933, Air France has offered its passengers a unique experience on board its aircraft, which serve a vast network worldwide. Structured around three main activities – passenger transport, cargo and aircraft maintenance – Air France has become a major player in the airline industry thanks to the hard work and commitment of its employees. As … Read More
Being a member of the Lufthansa Group gives this smaller airline a bit of extra connectivity to most of Europe. It’s hub at VIE Vienna is extremely efficient and makes an excellent choice for transfers. The current livery introduced in 2015, looks clean and neat without excessive frill, and the “Servus” on the belly of the plane is a cute … Read More
Generally a rather efficient airport After the merger of US Airways and American Airlines (AA), this maintained itself as a major hub for AA for both domestic and international destinations. ► AMERICAN AIRLINES AMERICAN EAGLE FRONTIER AIRLINES AMERICAN AIRLINES ADMIRALS CLUB • Concourse B • Intersection of Concourse C and D AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION LOUNGE • Concourse D PRIORITY PASS … Read More
In 2022, Saudia was decorated with “The Most Improved Airline” by Skytrax, and this year (2023) it has spent greatly on aircraft renewal. A very good airline overall, and sign it will be only getting better. Do keep in mind this airline flies “Dry” serving no alcoholic beverages. Cheers! Announced in October of 2023, Saudia is revamping all levels of … Read More
My flights on EVA Air have always been pleasant, including the Economy section. Not a very exciting livery, except the special edition Hello Kitty flights. EVA rotates them into different routes for a period of time. Not only the exterior, but the interior, meals and amenities are done Hello Kitty style. Rather fun. EVA Air has excellent connectivity at TPE … Read More
