Air Canada AC791 – YYZ ✈ LAX Business Class

After a 2 hour layover in Toronto, and have US Immigrations in Canada (fascinating procedure), time to hop on the final segment back home to LAX… In 5-hours, back where the weather is better than anywhere else in the world. I know, just flew around it. Of course, there is some technical problem, and some gadget in the cockpit needs … Read More

EK248 Emirates EZE Buenos Aires ✈ GIG Rio De Janeiro First & Business Class

When planning the jump from Buenos Aires to Rio De Janeiro, I discovered that Emirates has a flight that continues on to Dubai, and thought more fun to fly Emirates rather then any of the other flights that seemed to be available. And since there were two of us, it would be great for one of us to try out … Read More

Avianca Brazil 066257 – Rio De Janeiro ✈ Sao Paulo No Class

I do love referring to single class aircraft as “No Class”. But it is an unfair image it may conjure up. And this was a well executed commuter style flight for those who have to go back and forth between the two cities. The only reason I am on this particular segment, is after the initial booking, Air Canada changed … Read More

Lufthansa LH510 – FRA Frankfurt ✈ EZE Buenos Aires First Class

Expectations: I have to admit that I am totally excited to fly on this. I love the 747-8 (a better aircraft than the A380) and this is my first time in First on this plane. It is the main reason I routed us to Frankfurt for our around the world trek. I am a bit sad it is not in … Read More

Cathay Pacific CX289 – HKG Hong Kong ✈ FRA Frankfurt First Class

Time has arrived for the midnight flight to Frankfurt. And I am quite curious just how well Cathay treats their First Class passengers on their home turf. So our porter gets our luggage over to the corner where First Class is kinda hiding. Honestly I am a bit underwhelmed and struck how minimal the set-up is, and then it hits … Read More

Mandarin Oriental Landmark – Hong Kong

Hotel Report by: The Celestial EXPECTATIONS: High, of course. The Celestial always found the moniker ‘MO’ to be just so curious when describing a luxury brand… do we think it is MO as in MORE or mo as in SloMo… or even the dreaded… MO as in HoMO? Well the Mandarin Oriental lifestyle or MO is a well deserved namesake. … Read More

Singapore Airlines SQ002 – SIN ✈ HKG First Class

Having flown Singapore (SIA) before in their Suites, I was really excited to see what the 777 First Class was like. Singapore recently phased out the A380 service from LAX and added two flights on the 777-300ER. So no more Suites from LAX, only the First Class seating. I will say here, that the Suites were my ultimate Man-Cave (or … Read More

Singapore Airlines SQ943 – DPS ✈ SIN Business Class

Leaving via the new DPS Ngurah Rai International Airport is a bit of a thrill, it used to be rather dumpy. My last time here, they were working on the new Terminal, but I just plainly forgot. They did a great job, though you can tell it was built in a bit of a rush. Construction work just not as … Read More

Garuda Indonesia GA 7035 451 – Sumbawa ✈ Denpasar Report

Time to leave Moyo Island, short boat ride with the flying fish and dolphins, and it is to Sumbawa Airport I go. Check in and Security was a rather awkward affair in the little building they call an airport terminal. But it all got done eventually. The waiting room was simple with 3 monitors showing MTV Indonesia. Slowly the room … Read More

Wings Air IW 1848 1882 Denpasar ✈ Sumbawa

Time to head off to Moyo Island, our main destination on this trek to Bali. And I am happy for one thing, we had an aid all the way through the process of getting checked in. Indonesian was the language spoken here. And it appeared a bit in chaos at Wings Air. But with that said, all was quite simple. … Read More

United Airlines UA 294-869 SEA Seattle ✈ HKG Hong Kong

Flight Report by: Herr Abenteur Segment: UA 294 / SEA – SFO Seattle to San Francisco, is a relatively quick hop. Having not flown United in many years, I was pleasantly surprised with the setup of the A320. Economy is not the most comfortable I’ve been in, but more than tolerable for approximately 2 hours.    No food service apart from … Read More

Delta Sky Club – SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Report by Madame Now The newish (6 months old) Delta One Lounge at Seattle Tacoma International Airport in the main terminal is airy and has beautiful light on a sunny day. The colors are a bit drab in the lounge, I’m sure they will wear well but in the winter months could make one feel as if one were in … Read More