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Trip Report: Onboard Azul’s First E195-E2 Flight

October 20, 2019 João Machado

One month after having its first Embraer E195-E2 delivered, Azul started commercial flights with the new generation regional jet on Thursday, making a roundtrip between its hub in Campinas and Brazil’s capital city of Brasília.

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Trip Report: Flying from Porto Alegre to Congonhas with LATAM Brasil in Economy

September 4, 2019 João Machado

Since TAM became LATAM after the merger with LAN at the start of 2016, many changes in the airline’s service have occurred. The airline that, pushed a “premium” service from the beginning, needed to adapt

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Trip Report: Flying First Class in Seat 1A on a British Airways 747 from Washington to London

July 4, 2019 Ryan Ewing

There is undoubtedly something special about flying on a Boeing 747. In one sense, it’s like taking a ride on a piece of history as the jet is not only aesthetically pleasing but also an

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Trip Report: A St. Louis Stop on Southwest

July 2, 2019 Ian McMurtry

After publishing a Southwest trip review in 2015 based on my flights from St. Louis to Orlando, I assumed I wouldn’t need to go back and write another report of ‘The Symbol of Freedom.’ Simply

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Trip Report: Flying on a Swoop Boeing 737-800 from Hamilton to Las Vegas

May 14, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Since high average fares are quite typical of the Canadian market, it was not difficult to foresee the launch of one or more Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC) ventures north of the 45th parallel. Despite being the

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Trip Report: Flying in Business Class on LATAM’s Boeing 767-300ER from Lisbon to Sao Paulo

May 4, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

As part of a continuous effort to become the carrier of choice for South American travelers and people traveling to the region, LATAM recently embarked on a significant expansion for its North American and European

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Trip Report: Flying from Phoenix to Orlando and Back on American’s Inaugural A321neo Flight

April 7, 2019 Ryan Ewing

American debuted its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, into passenger service on Tuesday. The latest-generation narrowbody aircraft offers exceptional range, larger overhead bin space and, overall, a better passenger experience over previous-generation A320 family models.

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Regional Ride: A Flight with ViaAir

January 6, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

Recent advertisements show ViaAir marketing itself as Austin’s hometown airline. Though the carrier is based in Orlando, Florida ViaAir has rapidly expanded in Austin. Initially a scheduled charter airline and Essential Air Service (EAS) provider,

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Trip Report: Flying on LEVEL’s Airbus A330-200 in Economy and Premium Economy Between Newark and Paris

December 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

With low-cost transatlantic carriers digging into the bottom lines of major airlines, the response by many has been to reduce services and increase revenue through ancillary fees. However, the International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent

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Trip Report: Flying Business Class on an Avianca Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Munich to Bogota

December 27, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Avianca recently began to operate flights between Bogota and Munich, with the service starting on Nov. 16, in what has become the carrier’s fourth destination in Europe after Madrid, Barcelona and London. The flight is

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Trip Report: Impressive 90 Minute Journey on India’s Vistara

December 4, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Airlines in India don’t have the same clout that other airlines do. Air India and Jet Airways aren’t even in the same league as airlines like Singapore or ANA. So when I needed to fly

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Trip Report: A Disappointing Journey on One of KLM’s Most Iconic Boeing 747s

November 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As a typical AvGeek, I’ve always taken any opportunity possible to fly on the most unique and unusual aircraft flying the friendly skies. I’ve flown from Phoenix to New York via San Francisco and Chicago

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Trip Report: Onboard Gulf Air’s Boeing 787

October 5, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

When most travelers think of Middle Eastern airlines, they think of Emirates, Etihad or Qatar Airways. However, there are several smaller carriers based in the Middle East that allow for local and international passengers alike

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Trip Report: Flying in Economy and Premium on Primera Air’s A321neos

September 27, 2018 Thomas Pallini

After nearly a decade of intra-European operations, Primera Air decided to enter the low-cost transatlantic realm just last year, dominated at the time by Norwegian Air Shuttle, WOW air and LEVEL. Although each had the

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Trip Report: Virgin Atlantic’s Former Air Berlin A330 Economy Class

September 11, 2018 Connor Sadler

Since their acquisition earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330-200s have received a lot of negative feedback, most reviews complaining particularly about the leg space and seat comfort. Fortunately for me, at the end of

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Peach: A Look at Low-Cost Flying From Osaka’s Kansai Airport

August 12, 2018 Albert Kuan

Flying with a Japanese low-cost carrier (LCC) is a unique experience. Japan has some of the most unique low-cost carriers in the world, each with its own personality and attributes. Personally, I love Peach for

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Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

June 4, 2018 Ryan Ewing

Qantas’ international first class product on the A380 is a favorite among avid travelers and frequent fliers alike. From lavish bedding to restaurant-style dining, the product is a step above premium and is worth just

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Trip Report: Comparing Qatar’s A350-900XWB Business Class with the 777-300ER QSuite

May 4, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Two weeks ago, AirlineGeeks traveled to Doha, Qatar, for the 31st Annual IATA International Ground Handling Conference. This year’s conference, the first one to take place in the Middle East, was being hosted by Qatar

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Hong Kong Airlines: Bringing the Best of East and West to SFO

April 2, 2018 Albert Kuan

What comes to mind when you think of Hong Kong? Maybe the action-packed movies of Jackie Chan or possibly its hearty dim sum and tightly packed skyscrapers. No matter your familiarity with Hong Kong, you

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28 Passengers and a Fading Brand: The Legacy of Virgin America

March 18, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Virgin America is, and always has been, unlike any other airline in the United States. They offer a degree of luxury overtakes any of the other American competition, while keeping prices affordable. I had been

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Trip Report: Onboard Azul’s First E195-E2 Flight

Trip Report: Flying from Porto Alegre to Congonhas with LATAM Brasil in Economy

Trip Report: Flying First Class in Seat 1A on a British Airways 747 from Washington to London

Trip Report: A St. Louis Stop on Southwest

Trip Report: Flying on a Swoop Boeing 737-800 from Hamilton to Las Vegas

Trip Report: Flying in Business Class on LATAM’s Boeing 767-300ER from Lisbon to Sao Paulo

Trip Report: Flying from Phoenix to Orlando and Back on American’s Inaugural A321neo Flight

Regional Ride: A Flight with ViaAir

Trip Report: Flying on LEVEL’s Airbus A330-200 in Economy and Premium Economy Between Newark and Paris

Trip Report: Flying Business Class on an Avianca Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Munich to Bogota

Trip Report: Impressive 90 Minute Journey on India’s Vistara

Trip Report: A Disappointing Journey on One of KLM’s Most Iconic Boeing 747s

Trip Report: Onboard Gulf Air’s Boeing 787

Trip Report: Flying in Economy and Premium on Primera Air’s A321neos

Trip Report: Virgin Atlantic’s Former Air Berlin A330 Economy Class

Peach: A Look at Low-Cost Flying From Osaka’s Kansai Airport

Trip Report: Qantas First Class – Los Angeles to Sydney

Trip Report: Comparing Qatar’s A350-900XWB Business Class with the 777-300ER QSuite

Hong Kong Airlines: Bringing the Best of East and West to SFO

28 Passengers and a Fading Brand: The Legacy of Virgin America

Tokyo’s Narita Airport Suggests Third Runway Addition and New Development

A New Inspiration of Japan: An Inside Look at ANA’s New Premium Products

New Orleans International Airport Opens New Terminal Building

Airbus Ends October on a Strong Note

Sea-Tac Airport Reaches New Milestone in North Satellite Modernization Project