With the addition of the GRU Sao Paulo flight to/from LAX, time to pay attention again to LATAM, which has a complicated history. The “Room for Improvement” rating comes from a mixed seating in Business Class from “pretty good” to “needs an upgrade”. Onboard service can be hit and miss. … Read More
I am happy to offer “NET” pricing on all Air New Zealand Bookings. I have a wholesale agreement with Air New Zealand offering a 5% to 9% disount on almost all bookings. Contact me for pricing information. One of my favorite carriers, and I will miss that London route ending … Read More
Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS) revolutionized the Airline industry with the release of its “Upper Class” product giving direct aisle access for all seating. It landed somewhere between International Business Class and First Class of the time, and started the race for the best business class seating on international routes. With … Read More
Air Tahiti Nui (TN) has done a lot of upgrading to their service since their new Dreamliners have been delivered. Still an A340 or 2 flying, but those are being phases out soon. Beside the obvious choice going to Tahiti, from Los Angeles customers, they make a good and economical … Read More
KLM has been on a big push to upgrade its fleet. They are still flying 747-400, but soon the Dreamliner will be their main Long-Haul option. KLM’s first Dreamliner 787-9 LAX Los Angeles > AMS Amsterdam AMS KL602 | LAX 1350 > 2110+1 AMS | 744/772 | D KL601 | … Read More
American was having a few sales, so I thought it would be fun to go to Chicago for a “Foodie Run”. And once in booking I discovered they were actually flying some decent aircraft between LAX and ORD… the Dreamliner 787-8. I have sworn off flying anymore Domestic Carrier 757s… … Read More
Yes, I was a skeptic. When I hear Economy Class on a Low Cost Carrier (LCC) and Long Haul all in the same sentence… fear strikes. But, I did it and more than survived, I can easily go again, and for 225.00 to Europe, can’t beat the price. It was … Read More
Flight Report by: The Lady Jennifer Lynn My family and I had not flown Virgin Atlantic prior to our most recent trip to London. The last long flight we took was on American to Paris, which was unbelievably uncomfortable. With Virgin Atlantic, the online the check-in was seamless, with no … Read More
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 … Read More
Flying Virgin Atlantic is always a pleasure, and I’ve flown this route in the 747-400, A340 and now finally the Dreamliner. So I was quite happy to try out the updated Virgin Pods. The Upper Class product holds up to it’s established standards… above the basic International Business Class but … Read More
