The Flight Detective, Author at TravelUpdate

I missed my connecting flight in London and here’s what happened

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 8, 2023 | Airlines, Flight Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 4

On this occasion, it amused me to miss my connecting flight as I fully expected to. My flight from...

Are Avios the cheapest way to bag a Qatar Airways First Class seat? (plus: award availability dates!)

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 7, 2023 | Airlines, Travel Tips | 6

Qatar Airways first class is available on the Airbus A380, an aircraft the airline was once...

An afternoon flight on American Airlines from Cleveland to New York

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 6, 2023 | Airlines, Flight Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 2

I rather enjoy an afternoon flight with the ever changing sky providing a visual feast for the...

Does anyone remember Midwest Express Airlines?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 5, 2023 | Airlines | 12

Midwest Express Airlines began operations on 11 June 1984 with two Douglas DC-9-10 aircraft. These...

I’m not sure about the Qantas Project Sunrise business class seat and here’s why

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 4, 2023 | Airlines | 2

After the unveiling of the new Qantas Project Sunrise business class and first class seats, I...

Which airline had the best Lockheed L-1011 TriStar livery?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 3, 2023 | Airlines | 8

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is generally considered the most advanced widebody aircraft of its...

Wow! Aer Lingus flights now earn Tier Points in the British Airways Executive Club

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 2, 2023 | Airlines, Loyalty Programs | 6

Update 3 March: Looks like the bug has been fixed. Seems the calculator is back to offering zero...

What’s for breakfast in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge in Miami?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 2, 2023 | Airlines, Lounge Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 4

I’m not a fan of taking photos of airline lounges when there are other people in the picture...

How underwhelming is American Airlines’ Flagship First check-in at Miami?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Mar 1, 2023 | Airlines | 6

Perhaps I should have remembered that I’ve never been really impressed with special places...

This is the plane you want when flying American Airlines domestic!

Posted by The Flight Detective | Feb 28, 2023 | Airlines, Flight Reviews, Reviews and Reports, Travel Tips | 0

American Airlines domestic flights are usually handled by a an occasionally ragtag bunch (the old...