SAA Airlink – JNB Johannesburg ✈ SZK Skukuza Round Trip
A fun little “Jumper” flight from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park’s Skukuza Airport, run by South Africa Airlines offshoot, Airlink. Leaving from JUB frumpy domestic terminal, it was a bus ride to board the ERJ 135 on the tarmac. I love these little planes, and when flying alone, the single seat side is perfect. Great views of the landscape as … Read More
Alaska Airlines – BUR Burbank ✈ SEA Seattle Rolling Report
Traveling often up to Seattle from Los Angeles, for me, using Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport (BUR) makes it super easy. Alaska usually has about 3 flights a day, so the two hour flight has options and none of the hassle of flying out of LAX. And I have always thought that Alaska offers a good service and generally at a … Read More
Dinner for 3: Blanca Brooklyn NYC
Every time I venture into Brooklyn I am impressed on how it has changed. Gone are the days when a cabbie wouldn’t want to venture from Manhattan for fear of not getting a fare back. So it is not surprising that there are many new and tasty food adventures on the other side of the Hudson. Blanca… tucked behind the … Read More
Birthday Bliss in Bath at The Gainsborough Bath Spa
Hotel/Spa Report by: Madame Now This was a delightful stay with the purpose of enjoying the Spa Village Bath to its fullest extent. The room was well appointed, with a most comfortable bed and bedding. I loved the Pillow Menu, perfect for the Goldie Locks who lives inside all of us. I ordered two pillows that were “Just right”. I … Read More
Smackdown: Delta vs United LA – NYC
With a trip to New York to see friends… thought the perfect opportunity to compare how the Legacy Airlines handle the valuable route of Los Angeles to New York. Usually I would take Jet Blue since they have a flight back to Burbank, which is much easier to get back to The Fussy Flyer (TFF) World Headquarters. But it’s been … Read More
Delta Airlines DL407 – LAX Los Angeles ✈ JFK John F Kennedy – Coach
With a friend’s birthday in New York, thought this would be a perfect opportunity to do an airline comparison, a smackdown so to speak. Easy to book one-way tickets between Los Angeles and New York, and try a few different airlines I haven’t flown in a while. And all the major carriers (the Legacies) fly this route, so it makes … Read More
United Airlines UA1165 – EWR Newark ✈ LAX Los Angeles Economy
With a friend’s birthday in New York, thought this would be a perfect opportunity to do an airline comparison, a smackdown so to speak. Easy to book one-way tickets between Los Angeles and New York, and try a few different airlines I haven’t flown in a while. And all the major carriers (the Legacies) fly this route, so it makes … Read More
Cathay Pacific – HKG Hong Kong First Class Lounges
Back to HKG for a few hours. The flight to Frankfurt is at midnight and I have a few hours to get to know this airport and the lounges. Cathay Pacific has 5 lounges in Terminal 1, two of which are First Class, so there are plenty of choices. And first up is The Wing, just turn left after Security … Read More
Singapore Airlines The Private Room – SIN Changi
Flying Singapore in their Suites or First is generally an excellent experience. Check in at Changi at Terminal 3 has a private entrance (just prior to the main arrivals area at Terminal 3, but is clearly marked). From there, your handlers take care of everything, and you pass through a Private Screening and Passport Control dedicated to First Class passengers. … Read More
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge – SIN Changi
Since I was staying in The Private Room, and had the time… thought best to explore the entire SilverKris Lounge.. SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 3 is for both Business Class and First Class passengers. After you are up the escalator it is First to the right and Business more to the left. The Business Lounge has all the amenities of … Read More
Lufthansa First Class Terminal – FRA Frankfurt Airport
The Lufthansa First Class Terminal (FCT) is one of, if not the Best First Class Lounge in the world. Built in 2004, it elevated the experience of traveling for HON Circle & First Class passengers leaving from Lufthansa’s main hub, FRA Frankfurt. A complete, separate terminal building, you are greeted at the entrance, hand over your luggage and Passport to … Read More
Air Canada AC091 – GRU Sao Paulo ✈ YYZ Toronto International Business Class
This one starts out with a little story… before it even begins. Originally this flight was to depart from Rio de Janeiro (GIG), but after the booking, AC changed the departure to Sao Paulo, which I believe was their pre-Olympics route. So, rather than rebook on United, who screwed up the ending of the Greek trip, booked a little 1-hour … Read More