Austrian Airlines

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

Oman Air

Oman Air (WY) has really stepped up their service and product over the last few years. And with the new terminal in Muscat, the Sultan is probably trying to keep up with his neighbors in the UAE. Oman Air Boeing 787 Dreamliner Trip Report: Oman Air B787-9 First Class March 2019 The biggest compliment to any carrier is when passengers … Read More

American Airlines AA2576 AA2225 – LAX Los Angeles ✈ ORD Chicago Economy

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… just too old and frumpy a plane. Getting to LAX … Read More

Norwegian Air Shuttle DY7088 – LAX Los Angeles ✈ ARN Stockholm Economy

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 not without a few aches and pains, but the service … Read More

Virgin Atlantic VS023 LHR Heathrow ✈ LAX Los Angeles Economy

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 wait to check our bags at the airport. What I … Read More

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

Virgin Atlantic VS007 – LHR Heathrow ✈ LAX Los Angeles Upper Class

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 not as fussy as First Class can get. Flying VA … Read More