Welcome to 2026! For my first flight of the year, I decided to check out Romania’s national carrier, TAROM. At $760 for a business class ticket from Munich to Istanbul (via Bucharest), I was curious to see if this SkyTeam member could hold its own.
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.
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?
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.
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.
