As an av-geek, I have always wanted to fly on the Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747. When I had to re-route to Frankfurt, I knew that this was my best opportunity to fly the Queen. This article includes my thoughts about my first flight on the Queen of the Skies and on a quad-jet (four-engined aircraft). While many 747s have been retired, there are still a few remaining … [Read more...] about My First Flight on the Queen: My Thoughts
Reviews
Review: Air Kenya into the Safari
Forrest Gump said “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get,” well so are regional airlines. You truly never know what you are going to get. Leaving Nairobi, we flew Air Kenya into the Safari. I was curious what our experience was going to be like. Overall, from booking to checking in to flying, we had a pleasant experience, … [Read more...] about Review: Air Kenya into the Safari
Review: Lufthansa A330 Business Class FRA-NBO
Going into my Lufthansa A330 business class flight, I had no idea what to expect. I have heard both great things and poor things about Lufthansa’s inflight experience, so I wanted to determine for myself. My expectations were low, and given how tired I was from not sleeping a minute in economy, due to an involuntary downgrade from business class on my flight from … [Read more...] about Review: Lufthansa A330 Business Class FRA-NBO
Review: Aspire Lounge Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO)
After making our connection from one Nairobi airport to another, Wilson (WIL) to Jomo Kenyatta (NBO), while flying from Masai Mara, Kenya, to Zanzibar, Tanzania, we had more time than we initially anticipated. After a quick search, I realized I could access the Aspire Lounge Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, so I decided to have a short visit. This is a brief and more … [Read more...] about Review: Aspire Lounge Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO)
Review: Lufthansa Business Class Lounge IAD
With Washington D.C. being a large gateway to the U.S. Capital and one of United Airlines’ largest hubs, you can imagine that many international carriers fly routes to IAD. In addition to United’s signature Polaris Lounge and United Clubs for Star Alliance passengers, there are other great lounge options available including the Lufthansa Business Class Lounge … [Read more...] about Review: Lufthansa Business Class Lounge IAD