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A ZED fare primer
The ins and outs of “non-rev” staff travel on other airlines. Plus: Why do airlines extend flight benefits to people from other carriers?
La Compagnie and French Bee review: A study in contrasts
Luxury and economy on two very different French airlines. Plus: Concorde flashback.
Lie-flat (almost) across Indonesia
A trip by train across the island of Java. Plus: Crossing paths with Amelia Earhart in Surabaya.
Ethiopian Airlines long-haul review
Africa’s global airline. Plus: Addis Airport notes. And revealed: Possibly the worst Priority Pass lounge in the world
Japan Airlines long-haul review
Perhaps the best long-haul Economy Class in the world. Plus: Duty-free reflections, an adequate Haneda lounge, and more.
SAS mini review
Scandinavian Airways System: A smaller European carrier in a state of flux.
Dorkfest 2023 report
A gathering of avgeeks. Plus: 5 reasons I actually like LAX. And how Dorkfest closed a loop with the California Bar Exam.
Turkish Airlines long-haul review
More countries, less bling. Plus: Istanbul Airport and the iGA Lounge.
American Airlines campus tour & behind the scenes at DFW
Great event organized by the Non-Rev Lounge podcast.
Strategic downgrading: When it makes sense to go for a lower class of cabin
Sometimes, “upgrades” aren’t better. Plus: Pan Am memories.
Flashback: Epic spring break trips with my daughter
Moscow to Beijing by train, and a week in Iran.
Should an airline’s marketing pitch refer to its comparative safety ranking?
Maybe it’s not a good idea.
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