Airlines

"The Unvarnished Traveler" by Brian Raymond In a world where air travel is often seen as a means to an end, European airlines are challenging that perception by redefining the very notion of first-class. For those seeking more than just a comfortable seat, these carriers are transforming their top-tier cabins into sanctuaries of luxury, privacy, and indulgence. With newly designed suites, bespoke service, and curated culinary experiences, they are capturing the imagination of affluent travelers and inspiring them to choose flying not as a necessity, but as an integral part of their journey. A New Era of First-Class ......

"The Unvarnished Traveler" by Brian Raymond In the ever-evolving world of travel, airline price wars are creating unprecedented opportunities for travelers seeking cost-effective ways to explore the globe. As competition between carriers intensifies, fares to popular destinations are dropping, making long-haul international journeys more accessible than ever. For anyone planning a vacation or business trip, these price wars offer a chance to save money without sacrificing convenience or comfort. What’s Driving the Price Wars? Airline price wars often emerge when carriers compete for market share on high-demand routes. In February 2025, one notable example is the trans-Pacific market, ......

This has been a tough year for airline passengers. Almost every client we have has experienced flight cancellations, changes and/or delays. After taking billions from the federal government you would have thought we'd have a better system. But we don't. The airlines laid off, furloughed, or gave early retirement to too many of their employees. To make matters worse, they added new routes and services while knowing full well that they didn't have the staff to support their schedule. That is just unacceptable! So what is a traveler to do? Well, there are steps to take to avoid ......

Prices soar while demand softens If you have the sense that airline ticket prices are soaring, you'd be correct. The recent report from ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation) show air ticket sales totaled $7.7 billion in April 2022 which is an 156% increase year over year. This is the largest increase seen in over seven years. The average round-trip ticket cost rose to $585 in April, that is a 8% increase over March, and a 45% increase from April 2021. “April’s month-over-month sales and passenger totals are in line with pre-pandemic travel trends. We continue to monitor the impact ......

During this era of Covid-19, it is understandable that travelers have concerns about the safety of their health. Alaska Airlines has created a light-hearted up-beat video to allay some of those fears. The "Safety Dance" video features a cast of all Alaska Airlines employees. Warren Fu was the director of the video. He's done videos for other artists like, The Weeknd, Daft Punk, HAIM and Dua Lipa. The video covers a variety of safety measures the airline has taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19. If nothing else, it will bring a smile to passengers' face and defuse some ......

Traveling to France just got a whole lot more comfortable with the launch of La Compagnie Airline offering all-business class flights from Newark to Paris, Monaco and Nice. With round-trip prices as low as $999 from flights from Newark to Paris, it is a deal that would be foolish to pass up. Courtesy: La Compagnie Courtesy: La Compagnie La Compagnie is operating two new Airbus A321neo's. The 100% business-class cabin has 19 rows in a 2 x 2 configuration with seats that recline to a 175-degree angle and have a built in massage feature. Seats are equipped with a ......