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…
What’s happening at LAX? Great webcams at Los Angeles International Airport
I used to spend hours sitting alongside the runways of O’Hare Airport in Chicago when I was in high school. Watching, listening to the tower on my scanner, taking pictures & videos, I was (and still am) obsessed with aviation. Today you can do it from home through webcams and live air traffic control audio.…
Vintage Airline Seat Map: American Airlines Boeing 747SP
I’ve mentioned before that it’s a toss-up for me as to whether the Boeing 747 or Douglas DC-10 is my all-time favorite airplane, and here is another variation of the 747 for this installment of Vintage Airline Seat Maps. Called the “SP†for Special Performance, it is basically a shorter version based on the 747-100…
The NEW United Airlines identity, livery, color scheme, paint job, etc.
I flew through Denver yesterday and was able to see with my own eyes for the first time a couple of United Airlines aircraft painted in the new colors. I’m not talking about Continental airplanes pulled into the shop, stripped of the Continental name and repainted in the UNITED font, but rather genuine United registered…
The iconic TWA Terminal at JFK Airport as a hotel lobby?
I am fascinated with airport architecture and design, and it is being reported this week that the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is looking for developers to turn the iconic TWA Terminal at JFK Airport into the lobby and entryway of a boutique hotel. Opened in 1962 under the name Trans World…
Delta Air Lines announces new International Economy Comfort seating
Yesterday, Delta Air Lines announced they would begin offering “Economy Comfort†seating on long-haul international aircraft this summer. In addition to about 4 inches of extra legroom, the seats will offer 50% more recline than the current economy seats, early boarding, and a complimentary open bar. Pricing will vary on the length of the flight…
Air New Zealand’s new Boeing 777-300 and win a trip in the Skycouch
Late last year, Air New Zealand took delivery of their first of five 777-300 aircraft. Currently making runs on the Auckland to Melbourne route, it will transition to the Auckland-Los Angeles-London route beginning in April 2011. This aircraft features an incredibly comfortable looking Premium Economy section, along with the introduction of Air New Zealand’s exclusive…
Amenity Kit Review: Lufthansa First Class Bogner kit (Fall 2010)
It’s time for another Amenity Kit Review and I chose the Lufthansa Bogner kit I received last September when I flew First Class from Seattle to Frankfurt. For a better description of each category, and the 7-point scale for scoring, please review my introduction post here. Bag/Container: Shortly after boarding and settling into my seat,…
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…
United Airlines’ operations at Chicago O’Hare slowly coming back to life today
The massive snowstorm that hit Chicago and the Midwest this week has moved on, and operations are slowly returning to normal at O’Hare airport. I was reading some of the comments on United’s Facebook wall, and for the most part people posting there seem understanding of the situation. One person took a picture of her…