Airport Hotel Review: Premiere Classe Roisy-en-France (Paris Charles de Gaulle)

Airport Hotel Review: Premiere Classe Roisy-en-France (Paris Charles de Gaulle)

Premiere Classe is a French brand of budget hotels, and two of its properties can be found near Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Both of them, Paris Nord 2 and Roissy-en-France, are a short drive away from the airport and can be accessed by a shuttle bus. After staying at the slightly less “budget” Ibis Styles […]

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Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1 International Departures) at Toronto Pearson

Review: Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1 International) at Toronto Pearson

Prior to my departure from Toronto to Paris, I visited one of the Priority Pass lounges at Pearson airport – the Plaza Premium in Terminal 1’s international departures area. While there are other lounges that belong to the network at the airport, this is the only lounge accessible to passengers departing on international (excluding the

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Japan Air Self Defense Force 747's Last Appearance at Chitose Air Festival in 20 Photos

Japan Air Self Defense Force 747’s Last Appearance at Chitose Air Festival in 20 Photos

Chitose Air Festival held in Japan every summer was likely the only airshow in the world where one could regularly get close to a governmental 747 – in this case the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) one also colloquially known as “Japan Air Force One.” Unfortunately, starting from next year, that will not be

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What Is a Domestic Flight and What Are the Shortest and Longest Domestic Routes?

What Is a Domestic Flight and What Are the Shortest and Longest Domestic Routes?

Whether you are flying from Boston to New York, Frankfurt to Munich, or New York to Honolulu, you are flying on a domestic flight. This article looks in detail at what domestic flights are, how they are different from international flights, and what some of the longest and shortest domestic routes are. What Is a

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Spotting Guide: An Afternoon at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Spotting Guide: An Afternoon at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

If you are traveling to Toronto by air, you are most likely to arrive at Toronto Pearson International Airport located west of the city. However, if you are arriving from a limited selection of Canadian and US airports, you might arrive at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport that can be found right in Toronto’s city

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5 Reasons Why It's Great to Be an Aviation Enthusiast in Japan

5 Reasons Why It’s Great to Be an Aviation Enthusiast in Japan

Earlier this year, I wrote about JAL Todofuken Seal, collectible stickers the airline’s cabin crew hands out to passengers. Continuing on that topic, I decided to take a look at some of the ways aviation enthusiasts in Japan are pampered. Not only to remind myself how lucky I am to live in what is, perhaps,

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Air Travel 101: What Are the Differences Between Travel Classes on Airline Flights?

What Are the Differences Between Travel Classes on Airline Flights?

While there are differences in the kind of service provided between various airlines, the two factors that generally have the largest impact on what kind of service you will receive onboard your flight are the flight’s distance and the class of service you book. In this article, I’ll take a brief look at the four

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Flight Review: Air Canada A330-300 Economy Class from Montreal to Toronto Pearson

Flight Review: Air Canada A330-300 Economy Class from Montreal to Toronto Pearson

Flight Information Date: May 11, 2018 Flight No.: AC835 Route: Montreal Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau to Toronto Pearson Airline: Air Canada Type: Airbus A330-300 Registration: C-GFUR Air Canada operates more than two dozen daily flights between Montreal and Toronto making the city pair one of the busiest domestic routes in Canada. While some flights use Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport located

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