An AvGeek Moment: Dissecting The Album Cover of a New Rap Song
If you're an avgeek like me, you're probably quick to (over) analyze photos or videos featuring an airport or an airline. It never fails. If I see an airline, airplane, or an airport featured in pop culture or media, I always want to know more about the image or clip. What aircraft are featured in the image? What airline is that? Have I flown into that airport before? Those are just a few of the questions that come to mind when air travel blends with pop culture or media.
Trying Out Airbus’ VOOM, The Uber of Helicopters
It seems nowadays that every transportation start-up company aims at being the Uber of their industry. With the sharing economy popular not just among millennials, companies are looking to make luxury services like private jets, luxury vacation rentals, and helicopter rides more affordable. Airbus' VOOM, a helicopter service, wants to become the Uber of helicopters. While other services aim to provide similar services, VOOM might be the closest helicopter service to actually offer an Uber-like experience. Here's what the full VOOM experience is like.
This Card Got Me Free Champagne, 15% Off My Meal, and Free Sides in NYC
There are a plethora of black cards out there. With so many start-up black cards, it's hard to cut through the noise and find a true black card experience. Some black cards are simply too expensive while others are affordable but lack benefits. On a trip to NYC for Mother's Day, I treated my mom to a tasty meal at a popular restaurant and put the SELECT Black Card to the test. Here's why our dinner only confirmed that the SELECT Black Card is worth it.
Review: Marriott’s Moxy Hotel is The Perfect Hotel For Try-Hard Hipsters
In preparation for the first flights at Seattle’s Paine Field, I had to arrive in the Seattle area…
One Year Later, Virgin America’s Final Flight and The Airline’s Legacy
On April 24th, 2018, Virgin America operated the airline’s final flights. On April 25th, a day later, the…
Review: WestJet Plus is a Surprisingly Enjoyable Experience
WestJet, Canada's original low-cost-carrier, is making a rather rapid transition to a full-service carrier. Nowhere is this more clear than in the airline's increasingly premium Plus product. Launched as a premium economy product, Plus was originally, rather standard and resembled an economy comfort product. Over time, additional amenities were added and on new aircraft, a new business class product was launched. We flew on a WestJet Boeing 737-700 still featuring the original product, and while the seats were not much of an upgrade, the in-flight service and amenities are a significant and welcomed upgrade.
Your Questions About American Airlines Premium Economy Answered
Even with most reviews out there indicating that American Airlines Premium Economy is of great value, I completely understand why a traveler would still be hesitant to book or upgrade to premium economy. The fact of the matter is that, for many US-based travelers, premium economy is a new concept. So, after months of questions from TravelUpdate readers, I've decided to answer some of the top questions about American Airlines Premium Economy.
What Makes SELECT Such a Unique Black Card
There are numerous black card VIP memberships available at the moment. They each claim to offer exclusive benefits and luxurious benefits. While this is often true, there is one truly unique black card on the market and that's SELECT. Meet SELECT, a black card for the next generation of travelers and those seeking premium experiences.
Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX Isn’t All That Bad
Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX Is A Passenger’s Dream — If You Have to Fly Coach Earlier this…
WOWair St. Louis to Reykjavik Review, plus WOWair’s ‘Big Seat’
Trying Out WOWair From St. Louis to Reykjavik, Iceland – plus WOWair’s ‘Big Seat’ WOWair was founded in…