Airlines

11th August 2024

Flying Etihad Airways to Japan: What is it like?

An airline review on Flying Etihad Airways from Europe to Japan from a full fee-paying passenger in Economy Class. Would I fly Etihad Airways again? Yes, but… read the review to find out more!

16th June 2024

Flying Finnair to Japan: What is it like?

The review discusses the author’s recent flight experience with Finnair from Berlin to Osaka. The review include the airline’s high safety ratings, user-friendly booking platform, mixed airport experiences, and relatively comfortable flights with good legroom. Criticisms focus on the in-flight entertainment and food quality. Overall, I would recommend flying for its safety and convenience.

11th February 2024

How to transfer in comfort at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Have you ever transferred through Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (IATA Code: SAW) ? If so, how did you find it? If you are heading from Europe to destinations in the Middle East and Asia on a budget, you may inevitably pass through it at some …

9th July 2023

Flying China Airlines: What is it like?

Recently I did my first long-haul flight in over five years, from Europe to Japan. And from what I heard and read, flying long-haul hasn’t exactly become better, unless you have the funds to pay for extra space and direct connections. I was flying China …

26th February 2022

Flying Aeroflot: What is it like?

Update 26. February 2022 +++ Do not travel On 24 February, Russian troops invaded Ukraine and started an unprovoked war. I therefore advise you not to visit Russia and/or use Aeroflot while this war is going on. With further sanctions against Russia looming, you may …

9th January 2022

Which Airline in Turkey is better – Pegasus or Turkish Airlines?

We recently flew on airlines which both get consistently poor reviews on Skytrax. At the time of writing, Pegasus gets 3 stars (low cost) and Turkish Airlines gets 3 stars also (full service). But does the experience fit the reputation? Whether Pegasus or Turkish Airlines …

10th October 2021

How to travel through Berlin Brandenburg Airport stress-free

In light of recent events, my little guide on how negotiating the Berlin Brandenburg Airport stress-free. With your nerves and purse intact. The autumn holidays have started in Berlin, and for the first time since its opening, the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) sees anything near …

3rd October 2021

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) – the worst new airport?

A few weeks ago, I was excited to travel again. Also, I would fly from the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for the very first time. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is the airport that we have waited for nearly ten years. Which, when it was finally …

4th October 2020

Flying in Europe during COVID-19

For someone who catches the travel bug easily, I have been travelling only a little this year. Flying in Europe during COVID-19 can’t be fun – or is it not that big a deal? Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, I did travel a bit, including flying …

16th August 2020

Thank You Japan Airlines! Japan Airlines refunds due to COVID-19

Japan Airlines refunds due to COVID-19 are, in my experience straightforward, fair and don’t take long to process. I would like to thank Japan Airlines for their responsible handling of the Coronavirus travel restrictions and flight cancellations. This goes to show that with so many …

9th August 2020

Flying during the coronavirus pandemic – what can you expect?

Is flying during the coronavirus pandemic advisable? And if not, why on earth would I fly anyway? Well, let me tell you. While previous summers saw me working, tending our garden and enjoying a bit of quiet, this summer kicked me in the guts real …