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.
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.
Flying to a country with a Level Four Do Not Travel warning isn’t something most travelers would attempt. But curiosity won. After all, Yemenia Airways recently lost half of its fleet in an air strike and still manages to keep the country connected. I wanted to see what it’s really like to fly Yemen’s national airline and explore a place most of the world only knows from headlines.
The skies are about to get louder! Two of the biggest names in aviation content, Josh Cahill and Swiss001 (Nick), have announced the launch of their brand-new show: “The Josh Cahill & Swiss001 Show.” The highly anticipated first episode will be released this weekend on both YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
