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.
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.
After years of constant travel, long layovers, early departures, and late-night arrivals have become part of my routine. One thing I have learned very quickly is that choosing the right airport hotel can completely change your travel experience. A good airport hotel saves time, reduces stress, and sometimes even becomes a highlight of the trip itself.
Aviation critic and YouTuber Josh Cahill has closed out 2025 with a major milestone, surpassing 203 million views across his digital platforms. The achievement marks the strongest year to date for the independently funded creator and reflects a growing global audience for transparent, passenger-focused aviation content.
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.
If you fly often enough, delays and cancellations are inevitable. Over the years, I have experienced everything from short delays to missed connections and overnight disruptions. Knowing your rights as a passenger can make a huge difference when things go wrong.
Many travellers are entitled to compensation under passenger protection laws, but most never claim it, either because they are unaware or because the process feels complicated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
