As I mentioned before, I had issues trying at check-in for the last segment of my trip. There were kiosks near the check-in counter so I tried to used one but was turned away by one of the agents. She merely said…
Flight Review
Review: All Nippon Airways (Bombardier Dash 8) Economy Class – Nagoya to Tokyo
I checked my bag in Okinawa but had to pick it up in Nagoya, for some unknown reason. This caused me to exit the secure side of the airport and check in again. How in the…
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The past year was unusually quiet one for me. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and military restrictions, my travel was almost non-existent. Since I did not travel, my reviews were few…
Review: All Nippon Airways (737-800) Economy Class – Naha to Nagoya
After a short visit in Okinawa to recharge, it was now time to start the long journey back to the United States. I changed my original flight from Naha to Tokyo because I did not want to…
Review: ANA 767-300 Business Class – Fukuoka to Naha
I left the lounge 30 minutes prior to departure because I did not want to have another missed flight on this trip. As I was walking out, an announcement came over the Public Address System for passengers to…
Review: Singapore Airlines (777-300) Business Class – Singapore to Tokyo
After making it off of the flight from Bangkok, I was thankful to be back in Singapore. While the visit was brief, I have always appreciated the hospitality I have received while visiting. There was a five minute walk to…
Review: Singapore Airlines (A330) Business Class – Bangkok to Singapore
Jet lag kicked my butt after flying around the world and spending a couple of days in Bangkok. This meant that I eventually missed my flight to Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo. I arrived at the airport an hour…
Review: Japan Airlines – (787-800) Economy Class – Tokyo to Bangkok
After the shower at the NAA Dayroom, I made my way towards the gate. A short delay was announced so I grabbed a beer at the Yoshinoya in the terminal. As I left Yoshinoya, another delay was announced so I grabbed a…
Review: Japan Airlines (787-900) Premium Economy Class – Dallas to Tokyo
I was running a little behind when I arrived at the Remote North parking at DFW. The lateness was compounded when the bus for my terminal left as I walked up to the main building. I needed to be at the terminal in less than…
Review: Avianca Airlines (A320) Business Class – San Salvador to Dallas
I woke up at approximately 0600 for a 0815 departure from El Salvador. This is not usually a thing, but it quickly turns into one when the airport was 45 minutes away. I got freshened up, ordered an Uber, and…
Review: Avianca Airlines (A319) Business Class – Bogota to San Salvador
I hustled from the El Dorado Lounge because my flight was boarding. The lounge excursions should have been planned a bit better because I was at the furthest lounge from my gate.The trip to gate 24 was about…
Review: Avianca Airlines (A320) Business Class – Panama to Bogota
One thing I really hate is waking up before my alarm goes off. On this particular day, I was awaken by thunderstorm at 0500. This was more than 30 minutes before my alarm and…
Review: American Airlines (CRJ-700) First Class – Jacksonville to Charlotte
My short time on the east coast had come to an end. While I enjoyed the six days on the road, I was looking forward to going home. I arrived at rental car return at 0515, 90 minutes prior to the flight. After recording the…
Review: American Airlines (CRJ-200) Economy Class – Philadelphia to Newport News
Boarding had just started so I waited until the Group 9 was called before I passed through gate control. The plane was packed, there was only two seats open. The seats were arranged in…
Review: American Airlines (757-200) Economy Class Dallas to Philadelphia
I had to be in Virginia for work this week, but due to the location, it would take me three segments to get there. The first segment was on an American Airlines ERJ-140, which I have reviewed before so I…