Bangkok Airways is a regional carrier based in, you guessed it, Bangkok. They have partnership agreements and code shares with many international carriers, so you might find yourself on one of their planes on a trip to Thailand, the Land of Smiles! Find out who they are and what to expect!
On my second trip this year to Ko Samui, we chose Bangkok Airways to fly into Ko Samui airport – a much more convenient choice than Surat Thani on the mainland! Despite some hick-ups with our tickets, I had a pleasant experience on both flights and was impressed by the service on the ground and
One of the perks of flying with Bangkok Airways is that they offer lounge access to all passengers, something US carriers don’t even offer to First Class passengers on domestic flights! On our recent flight to Ko Samui with Bangkok Air, we had a long layover at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport and we spent it at
Air Berlin is the second largest airline in Germany and one of the top 10 carriers in Europe, based in Berlin, the German capital. They have roots as a charter airline and a budget carrier, but have evolved and fly worldwide. Read my Facts & Figures overview to see if you should choose them for
I just found my new, favorite lounge at the Manila airport terminals: The recently opened Singapore Airline lounge at Manila’s Terminal 3! It is large and well designed, there is plenty of food and drink on offer and the staff is very professional and attentive – what more could you ask for at a departure
It’s been a tough week for air travelers concerned about safety – the FAA downgraded Thailand over safety concerns (read my report and advice here) and now, the final report of the crash investigation of AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 has been issued: The cause of the crash causing 162 deaths was a mix of a
KLM (KL) is the flag carrier of the Netherlands (read the facts & figures here). Since their merger with Air France, they are one of the biggest carriers in Europe and the world and they serve destinations around the world. I had a good experience on two recent flights – they offer a solid Economy class
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the flag carrier of the Netherlands and the oldest airline still operating under their original name, since 1919! I have flown them a few times and have all the facts and figures below, to see if they are a good fit for your travel plans!
In today’s world of travel, you have lots of choices of airlines from all over the world, offering different products – yet all we see on the various search engines is a price point. But are those two tickets really the same, the only difference the price? Certainly not – and to figure out whether
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has a number of lounges at their home airport Changi. As a First Class passenger, you have access to the First Class lounges in Terminal 2 and 3, but there is something unique at Terminal 3 that’s worth making the trip there, even if you are flying out of Terminal 2: The
Despite having lived in Singapore and having flown on Singapore Airlines (SQ) enough in Business Class to earn PPS status, I had never flown them in First Class! Having read so many glowing reviews of their First and Suites class, which are considered some of the best in the business, I was looking forward to trying it
Singapore Airlines (SQ) is the flag carrier of Singapore and one of the most highly awarded airlines. SQ was my home-carrier while I lived in Singapore and I traveled a lot with them, both on business and for leisure. I was fortunate enough to fly mostly in Business Class, making it my second most-frequent business