“The Calm” before the “Storm” – Looking at BOS operations prior to a big winter storm event.
Looks like a “monster” storm is fast approaching the Boston area. Turns out, I am in New Hampshire this week (1 hour north of Boston), so I am quite interested in the AMS-BOS Delta operations. This time of year Delta only serves Amsterdam nonstop once daily from Boston-Logan. With expectations of the storm beginning on […]
KLM 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) to be introduced in October 2015
According to luchtvaartnieuws, KLM will introduce the 787-9 (“Dreamliner”) in October of 2015. Current data points to a configuration of 294 seats; which is slightly more seating than the current A330s. It is expected that the business class configuration will be a 1-2-1 reverse Herringbone ‘Cirrus’ business class seat, similar to the new AF777 business class […]
Delta US Domestic Upgrades (Medallion and non-Medallion)
Since my concentration is mostly European focused, I do not spend a lot of time concentrating on the Delta domestic upgrade program. My friend Mike just did a nice write up on his blog Frequent Flyer Miles 101. Mike is also “famous,” in my world for predicting that Delta would go to a revenue based […]
La nouvelle cabine La Première and La Première Lounge, the holy grail of SkyTeam Lounges.
La Première Lounge, perhaps one of the best first class airline lounges in the world. Arguably, the top SkyTeam First Class Lounge.
La Première is the very stylish international first class (IFC) product offered by Air France on select long-haul routes, which includes access to the lounge and ground services at Paris CDG. While not the best airline hard-product, it is definitely a unique upscale option.
Comparing SkyMiles to Flying Blue (2014 & 2015) Award Miles
SkyMiles prior to the upcoming changes effective 1 January 2015, was superior to FlyingBlue with regard to earning redeemable miles. Both programs have two types of miles, RDMs (Redeemable / Award Miles) and MQMs (Medallion Qualification Miles / Level Miles). Redeemable (or Award Miles) are the miles one uses to claim frequent flyer award tickets. Remember, I […]
