economy class

It’s funny how your feelings about an airline can shift over time. After several years of not flying United, I’ve recently had enough trips with them to form some fresh …

There was a time when flying on a U.S. airline meant choosing between just two classes: First Class and Coach. In those early decades, First Class meant space, comfort, and …

For some people in the points/miles/travel world, flying first class is an everyday occurrence to the point where it’s no big deal to them. Maybe they have a bajillion miles …

One of our readers recently wrote to us and asked if we thought getting a Bubble Seat was worth it. I have to be honest; I wasn’t 100% familiar with …

It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. However, it’s true, and …

Over the years, my opinion about flying business class from the East Coast to Europe has evolved. On our first trips, we flew economy class—back when I’m pretty sure it …

Having an empty seat next to you on a plane is like the ultimate of economy class luxuries. When the flight attendants close the door and there’s no one next …

I love to fly in fancy airline seats. There’s nothing like flying in a lie-flat seat and getting to recline back and catch a few ZZZs at 35,000 feet. It’s …

A new year means 12 months of travel to look forward to. People who have the ability to fly first or even business class can usually expect to have more …

It’s been said that if you ever get to meet your idol, you should consider yourself very lucky. I was lucky enough to meet all 4 of my idols (I …