Trip Reports
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Review: The Westin Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
The Westin Los Angeles Airport (LAX) After flying in from Seattle on American Eagle, I spent a night at the 747-room Westin Los Angeles Airport. Opened in 1986 as the Stouffer Concourse Hotel, the hotel has held many identities, becoming a Westin in 1992, before becoming a DoubleTree in 1994, and reverting to Westin in…
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Review: American Eagle E175 Main Cabin (SEA-LAX)
American Airlines Main Cabin As the world’s largest airline, American Airlines needs no introduction; a founding member of the oneworld alliance, the airline flies a fleet of over 900 aircraft to over 300 destinations worldwide. On this occasion, I was booked on American Eagle, the regional arm of American Airlines. Confusingly, American Eagle flights are…
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Review: Alaska Lounge Concourse D (SEA)
Alaska Lounge Concourse D Opened in June 2023 after an extensive renovation, the Alaska Lounge at Concourse D is the airline’s latest offering at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. After checking out the Alaska Lounge in the North Satellite, I decided to head to this lounge, which is closer to the gate for my American Eagle flight.…
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Review: Alaska Lounge North Satellite (SEA)
At the far end of the seating area is a row of chaise lounge chairs facing the window. Each padded chair has a console table with a lamp, under which you’ll find a power outlet. Although the windows boast a very nice view of the airport’s main terminal, these chairs are too low for you…
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Review: Grand Hyatt Seattle
Grand Hyatt Seattle With plush rooms and a central location, the Grand Hyatt Seattle might be the perfect haven for a short getaway in Downtown Seattle. Opened in 2001, the 425-room hotel joined the Hyatt Regency Bellevue as the group’s second hotel in the Seattle area. Since then, it has been renovated once in 2014,…
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Review: Japan Airlines 767 Economy Class (NRT-SEA)
The Economy Class cabin is equipped with a 7-abreast 2-3-2 configuration divided into two cabins, totalling 24 rows. The SkyWider seats are 17.7 inches (45 cm) wide, which is amongst JAL’s narrowest Economy Class seats. By comparison, the SkyWider seats on the Boeing 787 are 18.9 inches (48 cm) wide.
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Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Tokyo Narita
Read this review of the Cathay Pacific Lounge at Tokyo Narita Airport, with details on seating, food, showers, and much more.
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Review: JAL Sakura Lounge Tokyo Narita
Read this in-depth review of the JAL Sakura Lounge at Tokyo Narita Airport, with details on seating, food, amenities, and more.
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Review: Japan Airlines 787-8 Economy Class (CGK-NRT)
Japan Airlines is said to have the world’s most comfortable Economy Class. But does it? Read this detailed review of a flight from Jakarta to Tokyo for more.
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Introduction: Sleepless in Seattle
Hej! Let’s go on an adventure, a Sleepless in Seattle one! On this trip, we’ll be taking on North America flying JAL Economy Class. How’s that for a change?!