Eithad Airways offers a very nice arrival lounge at their hub Abu Dhabi, with shower suites, a business center and refreshments. The facilities are top notch, open to First and Business Class travelers as well as elite Etihad Guest members. It contributes to the very good end-to-end experience for premium travelers on Etihad Airways!
International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Level, is starting short-haul flights under the Level brand from Vienna. With 4 Airbus A321 planes, they will be starting with flights to Palma de Mallorca and London, followed by flights to Barcelona, Paris and Malaga. Why would IAG do that and what’s
Malaysia Airlines is one of a growing list of airlines allowing customers who purchased an economy class ticket to upgrade to business class by bidding. While this can be a great opportunity to fly business class for less on some airlines, my example below demonstrates that you have to check fares carefully before making a
The expansion of London’s Heathrow airport with a third runway has been a never-ending story, going back as far as I can remember. Now, the third runway has been approved by parliament in a decisive vote. But, true to form and history, this is by no means the end of the story: A number of
Eithad Airways is the flag carrier of Abu Dhabi and only launched operations in 2003. In only 15 years they have become a 5-star airline known around the world for their premium cabins and great service. Find out all the facts & figures about Oman Air destinations, fleet, safety and quality!
Your end-to-end experience when traveling does not only include the plane seat or service onboard, but also the online or call center experience to book your flight, check in or manage your itinerary. I have had a number of very pleasant flights with Oman Air, but the customer service online and by phone has, despite
Oman Air‘s lounge at the new Muscat Airport terminal is large, beautiful and a game changer. While I previously enjoyed my Oman Air Business Class on-board experience, the Muscat airport and lounge experience were poor and a blemish on traveling in Business Class. The new lounge is a huge improvement and contributes to a great
Singapore Airlines is relaunching non-stop flights between Singapore and Newark, NJ, starting October 11, 2018. They will be the longest flights in the world at almost 19 hours, utilizing Airbus new A350 Ultra Long Range (ULR) planes. The new A350 will be configured in a two-class layout with 67 Business Class seats and 94 Premium
Cathay Pacific is a 5-star airline based in Hong Kong with a long and proud history. They have received a lot of awards and praise over the years and were my favorite airline when I started to fly to Asia. But in recent years they have encountered some turbulence. Find out more in my “Travel Made
Oman Air is a relatively new airline, having launched long-haul flights only in 2007. They frequently offer their Business Class at very low prices. Great seats, friendly service on board and a fantastic new airport and lounge in Muscat make Oman Air’s Business Class a very competitive product! Read my Oman Air Business Class review
In today’s world, the online experience to book your flight, manage your booking and check-in before departure are all part of the end-to-end experience when traveling by air. Cathay Pacific (CX) is a SkyTrax 5-Star Airline and has been in the Top 10 for the last 8 years. I’ve reviewed the Cathay Pacific online experience
Last year I reported that Allegiant had almost 4 times as many incidents as the average for US airlines, with frequent mechanical issues due to the age of their planes and the poor maintenance. I recommended to avoid flying Allegiant, hoping for improvements as they retired their old planes. Now, CBS 60 Minutes has looked