Don’t you love it when airplane roulette results in a better seat?
When you book an airline ticket, the aircraft due to operate your flight generally doesn’t change. That means…
Does anyone remember the Boeing 367-80, the famous Dash 80?
Once upon a time, a company based in Seattle bet their entire worth on a new aircraft project.…
What is served in business class on Malaysia Airlines from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur?
On my last trip back from Australia, I was departing from Adelaide on Malaysia Airlines. Why? Well, it…
Have you also noticed the sad decline of airline lounges?
Airline marketing departments go out of their way to make their frequent flyer lounges appear attractive. Online text…
Does anyone remember the obscure Italian Savoia-Marchetti S.66 flying boat?
The Savoia-Marchetti S.66 was a twin-hull cantilever monoplane Italian flying boat. While the hull and wings were metal,…
Wow! How cheap is business class on Batik Air from Hong Kong to Sydney?!
It’s always fun when you see a cheap business class flight on Google flights. What is even more…
It’s cute that British Airways marked my 20th anniversary as a frequent flyer!
Airlines sometimes send interesting little things to make you feel loved. For example, in Aegean’s Miles+Bonus, you get…
Today, I am celebrating 10 years writing for Travel Update!
Celebrating 10 years of writing for Travel Update has come around out of the blue. It feels like…
Does anyone remember the utterly gorgeous de Havilland Comet?
Britain had what was thought to be an unassailable lead in jet aircraft design when the de Havilland…
Do you remove old airline bag tags or let check-in do it for you?
One of the unavoidable parts of air travel with luggage is having to get your bag tagged. Without…