flight review

What started as a simple journey home quickly turned into something far more interesting… Instead of paying over £270 for a direct flight, I flew Lufthansa’s Business Class from Paris to London via Frankfurt for just 4,194 miles + £119 in taxes and fees. On this trip, I experienced not one, but...

Today, I’m taking a gamble on Omani low-cost carrier SalamAir, flying from Doha to Muscat onboard their Airbus A321neo. Low-cost airlines can be a bit of a lottery - you book the ticket, keep expectations in check, and hope the experience matches the price. But every now and then, those gambles...

This week I’m flying with Qatar Airways in their Qsuite Lite business class cabin onboard the Boeing 787-9, from Copenhagen to Doha. After a disappointing previous experience in economy, I was curious to see whether this flight would change my perspective. The 787-9 features the Adient Ascent...

A mechanical issue linked to a computer failure delayed our SAS Scandinavian Airlines departure by just over two hours. However, what stood out wasn’t the delay itself, but how it was handled. The Captain and cabin crew provided consistent, transparent updates throughout, turning what could have...

Flying Aegean Airlines in business class between Athens and London Heathrow is a reminder that short-haul premium travel in Europe doesn’t have to feel compromised. In this video, I review Aegean’s Airbus A321neo business class experience, from the standout Athens flagship lounge to the onboard...

Sichuan Airlines operates one of the more unusual fifth freedom routes in Europe, linking Istanbul with Athens as part of its long-haul network from Chengdu — and in this video, I review the experience onboard their Airbus A330. From check-in at Istanbul Airport to the inflight experience, I...

This video picks up where last week’s journey left off, connecting onward from Lufthansa’s long-haul A350 service from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, onto this short 70-minute hop from Frankfurt to London Heathrow. Despite the short flight time, there’s still plenty to explore — including a look at...

Join me on board Lufthansa’s Airbus A350-900 for the long-haul journey from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, where I test out what might just be the airline’s most impressive Economy Class seat to date. This flight features an extra-legroom bulkhead seat, and in this review I break down whether it truly...

This is a short hop of just 68 minutes, but what followed was one of the most impressive short-haul premium experiences I’ve had in a long time. From an immaculately executed service flow to a crew that worked in perfect harmony, Cathay Pacific showed how even the shortest flights can be done...

This week, I'm aboard SWISS International Airlines in Economy Class on a long-haul journey from Zurich to Hong Kong to see how the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-300ER holds up on a flight of this length. This review takes you through the full experience from boarding to landing, including the...

This week, we're on board Helvetic Airways for a short but memorable flight from London City to Zurich — a journey that quietly reminds you how personal flying can still feel. In this video, I take you through the full experience from boarding to landing aboard the Embraer, an aircraft that...

I'm on board British Airways Club Europe for the short hop from Frankfurt to London Heathrow this week, a flight that may be routine, but still reveals plenty about BA’s short-haul business class offering.In this video, I cover the experience from boarding to landing, including the Club Europe...

Today, we're embarking on a journey from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Frankfurt with Air France HOP! While the journey began with a delay and very little communication on the ground, the experience in the air was a pleasant surprise and showed just how strong a regional product can be when it’s...

A new one this week as I’m flying with Vueling Airlines on a short European hop to see what the low-cost carrier experience is really like in 2026.From a quiet early-morning shuttle between Gatwick’s terminals, to a surprisingly premium-feeling lounge experience, and finally onboard one of...

I recently flew Edelweiss Air short-haul Business Class on what is normally a very quick sector, and it turned out to be more interesting than I expected. This was a 90-minute flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Naples (NAP) on an A320, and I decided to take a paid Business Class upgrade to see whether...

Join me on this short but surprisingly memorable hop from London Heathrow to Zurich with SWISS International Airlines. What’s normally a routine hour in the air turned into something genuinely special thanks to a warm, attentive crew, a calm and peaceful cabin, and even an unexpected gift! In...

Join me on this Air India A320N journey from Dehradun (DED) to Mumbai (BOM) as I review everything from the amazing inflight food to the seat comfort issues and the friendly cabin crew onboard! Flight# AI2742 Seat# 26F Class: Economy Aircraft Registration: VT-CIH Flight Duration: 2h 40Minutes...

It’s a short hop between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok - but can Malaysia Airlines make it feel truly premium? I recently flew Malaysia Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 in Business Class on this popular regional route to see how the airline’s short-haul experience holds up. From the Golden Lounge in KLIA to...

I recently flew with Malaysia Airlines on their Airbus A330-300 from Osaka (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), roughly a 6-hour flight that gave me a good look at how the airline’s long-haul Economy product is holding up in 2025. The aircraft was delivered back in 2012, and you can definitely tell...

Hawaiian Airlines promises to bring the spirit of the islands into the sky — but what’s it really like to fly with them in 2025? I recently flew Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu (HNL) onboard their Airbus A330-200 (N378HA) to find out if the airline truly delivers that famous Hawaiian warmth and...