Traveling to the South of France and the French Riviera in springtime always sounded like a marvelous vacation to me! In spring of 2022, James scored last-minute tickets to the Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 qualifying race (the actual race was sold out unfortunately) so we were able to make that vacation dream a reality!... Continue Reading →
Flight Reivew: Delta Air Lines 757-200 First Class. LIR-ATL
Today we're heading back home after a great long weekend in Costa Rica. We'll be riding on a Delta 757-200 in First Class. It's been a really long time since I've been on a Delta 757 in First Class and I'm looking forward to relaxing on the 4ish hour flight home. I didn't purchase a... Continue Reading →
Flight Review: Delta Air Lines 757-200 Comfort Plus. ATL-LIR
Today is a fun one, we're going to Costa Rica for a wedding! We'll be riding on a Delta 757-200 in Comfort Plus for the trip down. I've been on lots of Delta 757-200s(Here's an economy review if you want to check it out) but it's been a while, seems like the other large narrow... Continue Reading →
Flight Review: Air France Hop! ERJ170 Economy. NUE-CDG
Today we're flying from Nuremberg to Paris with Air France Hop! on their ERJ170 in Economy. Air France Hop! is the regional carrier for Air France and is used on short haul routes around Europe. Hop! exclusively fly ERJ 170/190 aircraft. I usually really enjoy the ERJ170 aircraft and Air France is no different. It's... Continue Reading →
Flight Review: Delta 737-900 First Class. ATL-CVG Trip Report.
Let's get into a nice boring flight review. Today I'm heading up to Cincinnati with Delta on a 737-900 in First Class. I've ridden on the Delta 739 a lot of times in all 3 cabins, but it's been a while since I've done a review. I'm not a huge fan of the 737-900, but... Continue Reading →
Hotel Review: Homewood Suites by Hilton Cincinnati West Chester Ohio
Welcome back to West Chester Ohio. I've been here a few times in the last few months. On this trip, I'll be staying the Homewood Suites here in West Chester. I'm not sure why, but the hotel pricing here is odd. The previous hotels I've stayed at here in West Chester were really expensive, yet... Continue Reading →
Delta 737-900 Review: First Class vs Comfort+ vs Main Cabin
The Delta 737-900 is the most common plane in the Delta Fleet(February 2022). They have more than 150 in the fleet and are adding more via used plane purchases. The majority of the Delta 737-900s, or 739 as they are known, have 20 First Class seats, 21 Economy Comfort seats, and 139 Main Cabin (Economy)... Continue Reading →
Flight Review: Delta Air Lines 717 First Class
It's been a while since I've done a good old fashioned kinda boring flight review. Today's flight is perfect, Delta Air Lines 717 in First Class from GNV to ATL. As usual, I didn't buy first class, I was upgraded. This Delta 717 flight to Atlanta is only about an hour so I'm unwilling to... Continue Reading →
Delta Air Lines 717: First Class vs Comfort+ vs Main Cabin
The Boeing 717 is a somewhat unique plane. It's the last of the DC-9 lineage dating back to 1965. Through a series of mergers, the Douglas DC-9 evolved into the McDonnell Douglas MD80 and MD90, then finally the end of line was the Boeing 717. The last commercial aircraft that was ever produced in Long... Continue Reading →
Lounge Review: Delta Skyclub Atlanta Airport Concourse T
The Atlanta Airport is Delta land. This is extremely evident in the lounges here at ATL. Delta has 9 Skyclubs here at ATL and an often overlooked Delta Lounge is the Concourse T Skyclub. The T Concourse is the Domestic head of house terminal here at ATL and includes security for passing to the airside... Continue Reading →
Lounge Review: Delta Skyclub Seattle Airport
The Seattle Airport is one of Delta's west coast hubs. From SEA there are lots of flights to the Pacific North West along with Hawaii and Aisa. As a Delta hub, SEA has a very large and pleasant Skyclub. I wouldn't say it's my favorite lounge, but the SEA Delta Skyclub is very solid. The... Continue Reading →
Flight Review: Southwest Airlines 737-700 CVG-BWI Flight
Today I'm flying with Southwest Airlines between CVG and BWI. I'll be reviewing the Southwest 737-700, the most common plane in their fleet. The 737-700 is an older part of the Southwest fleet, but is still an absolute workhorse for the airline. Southwest puts 143 passengers on their 737-700s in an all economy 3-3 configuration.... Continue Reading →
Lounge Review: Escape Lounge CVG Airport
On a recent trip to Cincinnati I had the chance to check out and review the Escape Lounge at CVG Airport. This trip home I'm flying home on Southwest, usually when I come to CVG I ride with Delta. On Delta I like to spend a little time in the Excellent CVG Skyclub that I've... Continue Reading →
Travel Guide: Travel between Scandinavian Capitals-Train vs Plane
Getting between the Scandinavian Capital Cities of Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo is easy. Unless you want to drive, you'll likely end up in a plane or on a train. Both options have benefits and drawbacks. One thing to note, is you're unlikely to take the train between Copenhagen and Oslo, that route is best flown.... Continue Reading →
Hotel Review: Aloft Cincinnati West Chester Ohio
Another week, another trip to West Chester, and another hotel review. This time I'm staying at the Aloft Cincinnati West Chester. This is my third trip to the West Chester Cincinnati area in the last 3 months. On previous trips I stayed first at the West Chester Hilton Garden Inn(Review Here), next I stayed at... Continue Reading →