Airlines

You’ve likely seen online posts and YouTube videos reviewing Cathay Pacific’s much-heralded first and business class on long-haul flights. I know people who consider it their favorite airline. But those are all flights across long distances, typically crossing an ocean….

Sometimes, when passing through an airport, I see signs for an airline I’ve never heard of before and often wonder what it’s like flying on that airline. Recently, my wife and I flew HK Express (also known as Hong Kong…

Airline: Spirit Airlines (NK)Aircraft: Airbus A320Flight #: NK1252Route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), connecting to San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)Date: May 29, 2024Duration: 3 hours, 16 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy, 178 standard seats and…

Airline: ZIPAIR (ZG)Aircraft: Boeing 787-800Flight #: ZG023Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Narita International Airport (NRT)Date: June 14, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 40 minutesCabin and Layout: Full-Flat (business class), 20 seats across 5 rows, 1-2-1 configurationSeats: 5A, 5DCost: $859 each…

Airline: Southwest Airlines (WN)Aircraft: Boeing 737-800Flight #: WN0102Route: Orlando International Airport (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)Date: May 6, 2024Duration: 2 hours, 35 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy, 175 standard seats across 30 rows, 3-3 configurationSeats: 26D, 26FCost: $442.96 each (round-trip…

Airline: Air FranceAircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight No.: AF459Route: São Paulo (GRU) to Paris (CDG)Date: February 27, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 3 minutesCabin and Layout: 1-2-1Seat: 1LCost: It’s complicated With Air France’s polished service, chic design, and exquisite gastronomy, La Première is about as exclusive as it gets when it comes…