Why is Copa Airlines so Average? A $1,400 Disappointment from Miami to Suriname
If you were to Google “the definition of an average airline,” I’m fairly certain Copa Airlines would be the first result to pop up.
Airline Reviews
IS BANKRUPT SPIRIT AIRLINES REALLY THAT BAD? THE TRUTH ABOUT THE “YELLOW ROCKET”
Eight long years in the making, and I finally have them in my hand: the “Sacred Papers” a Spirit Airlines boarding pass. Today, I’m wrapping up my USA aviation tour by flying one of the most controversial airlines in the world. Spirit has declared bankruptcy twice within the last year and retired over 100 planes, but does that mean the experience has hit rock bottom?
Flying AMERICA’S MOST HATED Airline: Is Frontier Really That Bad?
It’s the airline that everyone loves to hate. Frontier Airlines frequently tops the charts for customer dissatisfaction, so as part of my 2-week USA Aviation Tour, I had to see for myself. Is it a budget-travel nightmare, or is it just misunderstood? I booked a trip from Los Angeles to Chicago with a 15-hour “gamble” stop in Las Vegas.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES: The End of an Era?
I’m officially back in the United States! After years of visa struggles, I’ve finally kicked off my 2-week USA Aviation Tour. The goal? To hold America’s biggest budget carriers accountable. We’re starting with the most popular of them all: Southwest Airlines, the “Ryanair of America.” But this wasn’t just any flight. I caught Southwest in the final days of a 50-year tradition that is about to disappear forever.
Flying the World’s Most Densely Packed Airbus A350!
I’ve flown on some of the world’s most crowded planes—from Indigo’s 531-seater Boeing 777 to the “Beast of Bangladesh.” But today, it was time to test a new contender: French Bee. This French budget airline made the bold decision to squeeze 480 seats onto an Airbus A350. To put that in perspective, they’ve ditched the standard 9-abreast economy layout for a 10-abreast (3-4-3) configuration.
Air Tahiti Nui Business Class – The Paradise Express
I recently found myself in Auckland with a ticket to one of the most remote “domestic” hubs in the world: French Polynesia. Flying with Air Tahiti Nui is often called the “Paradise Express,” and after a 5-hour hop across the Pacific, it’s easy to see why.
Is Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy a Rip-off or a Hidden Gem?
It is one of the most controversial products in the sky. Some people love it; others think it’s a total waste of money or a complete rip-off. Today, we are tackling the big question: Is Premium Economy really worth your hard-earned cash?
To find out, I took a trip with Air New Zealand from the tropical paradise of Fiji to Auckland to see how the product holds up in 2025.
Chasing the Longest Bird: My Bizarre Journey with Suriname Airways
Suriname is a hidden gem nestled in the rainforests of South America, but its national carrier, Surinam Airways, is a story of its own. Thanks to my Patreon supporter, Max, I headed to Paramaribo to review one of the continent’s most unique aviation experiences.
From Blacklist to QSuite: My Unbanning by Qatar Airways
For two years, I’ve held the title of “Proudly Banned from Qatar Airways.” It’s a badge of honor that came after I refused to delete a critical review—and an airline’s attempt to censor me went spectacularly wrong.
Saying Goodbye to a Legend: Documenting the Final Mission of America’s Last DC-8
It’s a sad day, but also a moment of immense gratitude and reflection. Recently, I was given the extraordinary honor of documenting America’s last active Douglas DC-8 mission before this groundbreaking aircraft finally retires.