The weekend before last I completed two mileage runs in my quest for Platinum status on American Airlines. It was a bit like Bill Murray’s character in Groundhog Day in that I flew Los Angeles-Dallas-Los Angeles on consecutive days making it feel like deja vu, although they weren’t the exact same flights each day. Two…
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Video: Thai Airways Airbus A380-800 virtual cabin tour
Here’s a video of the planned layout for the Thai Airways Airbus A380-800 once it enters service sometime next year. Seating a total of 507 passengers in three classes, the video takes you on a tour of each cabin highlighting some of the features & amenities. I love the Royal Silk Class (Business Class) layout…
Video: Boston Logan International Airport time lapse
This time-lapse video landed in my inbox via FlightAware showing about an hour and 10 minutes of runway activity at Boston’s Logan Airport. Condensed to less than three minutes, it’s fun to watch the various aircraft pause for downfield arrivals, then zip quickly up into the sky. The person who shot this footage was greeted…
Video & Audio: Air France A380 hits Delta Connection CRJ-700 at JFK Airport
Pretty incredible video to share today of an Air France A380 clipping the tail of a Delta Connection Comair Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-700 at New York’s JFK Airport last night. The Air France jumbo, flight 7 bound for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, was taxiing out to the runway for takeoff when it clipped the…
Video: The future of air travel according to Braniff International circa 1960s
Here’s a pretty hilarious video showing how Braniff International Airways envisioned the future of air travel on supersonic jets. It apparently was made in the 1960s, showing their interpretation of what 1975 air travel might be like. This is a must watch with some pretty amusing takeaways. Check out the woman in the silver outfit…
Video: Pan Am First Class trip report Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires in 1989
I’ve had Pan Am on the mind this week ever since hearing about the possibility of new drama series coming to TV this fall. I scoured YouTube and found this gem someone posted from a trip they took in First Class from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires in 1989. My first reaction was, “Wow……
Video trip report from Zurich to Geneva to Washington Dulles Airport
It took me a while, but here is the conclusion to my Switzerland trip in December 2010. I take you on a mini-tour of Zurich Airport & the city center, followed by a 180-mile train trip skirting the Alps on my way to Geneva. I visit two Star Alliance lounges & fly back to Washington…
Video: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport time lapse
One video in particular has been making it way around the blogosphere this week, and it’s an absolute must see for flying enthusiasts. It was taken from the cockpit and shows a sped up view of one of the arrival paths into LAX. Gorgeous! Here is another time lapse video showcasing arrivals and departures from…
Continental Airlines economy & first class trip report with video
Last weekend I was on yet another mileage run, but this time flying Continental Airlines. I had never flown Continental up until now, so I was actually pretty excited for the new experience. My itinerary was Los Angeles to Cleveland to Chicago, and back the same way. Although I had checked-in online and printed my…
Video: Rear facing seats in economy class?
I came across this video on YouTube from 2007 showcasing the “Freedom Economy Seat” manufactured by Premium Aircraft Interior Group. The concept of rear facing seats in Business Class is basically a win-win situation for airlines and passengers alike, whereby the airline can offer flat beds without sacrificing sacred cabin space. But what about coach?…