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Saudi Arabia Partially Unbans Alcohol For Rich Expats
Saudi Arabia is easing up restrictions on alcohol for expats making over 13,000 USD per month. I get it, do you?
Konrad Tillman
3 days ago3 min read


Review: Etihad Airways 787-9 Business Class Moscow-Abu Dhabi
A detailed review of what it's like to fly Etihad business class on their 787-9 from Moscow to Abu Dhabi. Dated, and poor service...
Konrad Tillman
3 days ago11 min read


US Aims To Ban Dual Citizenship? Huh?
A US senator is attempting to ban dual citizenship through a new bill: Absolutely ridiculous
Konrad Tillman
Dec 22 min read


Thai Airways Offering Lounge Access To Silver Members For December
Thai Airways is now offering free lounge access for silver members, but only for the month of December. Interesting...
Konrad Tillman
Dec 22 min read


Review: Malevich Business Class Lounge Moscow (SVO): Very Good But...
A detailed review of the delightful Malevich Lounge in Moscow. Probably the best business class lounge in Europe...
Konrad Tillman
Nov 295 min read


Can You Bring A Vape To Russia? Yes: Don't Listen To The News
Can you bring a vape to Russia? The answer is yes, and here is what you need to know...
Konrad Tillman
Nov 293 min read


Airlines Suspend Flights Into Venezuela Amid Heightened Tensions
Many airlines have decided to suspend flights into Venezuela due to the new Trump Drug War. Here is everything you need to know.
Konrad Tillman
Nov 292 min read


Review: Grand Hotel De Paris Moscow
A detailed review of the underwhelming Grand Hotel De Paris in Moscow. Not bad, just extremely expensive for the price...
Konrad Tillman
Nov 283 min read


Photo Journal: My Last Day In Moscow. Exploring Patriarch's Pond+More
During my last day in Moscow, I explored Patriarch's Pond+Soho* in Moscow. This is a must-do in the city!
Konrad Tillman
Nov 274 min read


Initial Thoughts: KLM 777 Business Class Singapore-Denpasar
My initial thoughts on KLM business class on their 777-300ER from Singapore to Denpasar. Not bad, and better than SQ on this route...
Konrad Tillman
Nov 274 min read


THAI update: A321NEOs expected soon & 777-300ER Wi-Fi fitting begins
Introduction I previously spoke about the changes coming to Thai Airways in my 3 part post detailing the airline's future improvements. Some of those changes are closer to becoming a reality now, with an expected arrival date for the airline's first A321NEO now, in line with the expected inaugural flight. The airline also announced earlier this year that 14 777-300ERs will be fitted with Wi-Fi starting the end of this year, the first of those aircraft has now left the hangar.
Alan Harlow
Nov 264 min read


Review: Aeroflot A350 Business Class Krasnojarsk-Moscow
A detailed review of what it's like to fly the Aeroflot A350 in Business Class in 2025. This is the best business class in the world...
Konrad Tillman
Nov 2413 min read


Royal Air Maroc Can Open Up US West Coast To Africa West Coast With New LA Flight
Royal Air Maroc has requested permission to fly to Los Angeles, with the potential to monopolize these two regions...
Konrad Tillman
Nov 232 min read


Review: Business Class Lounge Krasnojarsk Airport
A detailed review of the confusing business class lounge at Krasnojarsk airport. Nice place to grab a beer before a flight, with apron views
Konrad Tillman
Nov 234 min read


Photo Journal: A Day In Krasnojarsk, Russia 🇷🇺
I spent a day and night exploring the second-largest city in Siberia: Krasnojarsk. What a beautiful place during the summer.
Konrad Tillman
Nov 234 min read


Thai VietJet adds its first 737 MAX, to transition to all Boeing fleet
Introduction Over the last 24 hours, I've been tracking a certain Boeing 737-MAX 8 as it makes its way from Seattle to Bangkok, via Anchorage and Sapporo. This particular aircraft, registered HS-VZA, caught my attention because it just happens to be the first 737-MAX 8 bound for Thai VietJet Air, the Thai wing of Vietnam's very successful LCC, VietJet Air. This caught my attention particularly as there was not much fanfare made regarding this, the aircraft quietly touched dow
Alan Harlow
Nov 223 min read


Review: THAI A320 Business Chiang Mai-Bangkok + Bangkok trip report
Introduction I'm going to start this review off first of all by saying that I'm a very big fan of Mariah Carey. So back in March of this year, when she announced that she would be coming to Bangkok in October for a concert, I jumped at the opportunity to get tickets. This meant that I had to fly from my home town of Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Using this as an opportunity to finally give the new THAI A320 Business Class a try, as I had some Royal Orchid Plus miles to spare. This w
Alan Harlow
Nov 226 min read


The future of Thai Airways: Part 3 - The Network
What does the future of Thai Airways look like? Here is everything you need to know about the network.
Alan Harlow
Nov 225 min read


Did An Undercover FSB Agent In Krasnojarsk Interrogate Me? No, But...
I had an interesting encounter with someone in Kransojarsk. Was it an undercover FSB agent? I don't think so, probably just a nice man.
Konrad Tillman
Nov 214 min read


Miraculous: All 29 Survive In The DRC In Plane Crash
Earlier this week a plane caught on fire in a mining town in the DRC. Somehow, all 29 souls onboard survived.
Konrad Tillman
Nov 212 min read
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