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From state-of-the-art lounges to long-haul flights on budget carriers, join the Simple Flying team as we review air travel experiences from a wide range of perspectives, all across the globe.

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Flight Review: Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo 'The Works’ Class From Christchurch To Sydney

A family of three, including a child, embarked on an early morning flight from Christchurch to Sydney in 'The Works' class.

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I Flew The Unusual China-Operated Airbus A330 Fifth Freedom Flight Linking Athens & Istanbul

A closer look at an unusual fifth-freedom flight by Sichuan Airlines on an Airbus A330 connecting Athens and Istanbul.

Flight Review Air New Zealand Airbus A320 Economy Class From Hamilton To Christchurch
Flight Review: Air New Zealand Airbus A320 Economy Class From Hamilton To Christchurch

Join a family's adventure as they navigate unexpected challenges on their journey.

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I Tried Dubai Airport's Marhaba Meet & Greet Service - Here's What Happened

A surprising welcome awaits at the gateway to Dubai

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Flight Review: Norwegian Boeing 737 MAX From Palermo To Stockholm

From Sicilian architecture to Scandinavian efficiency: one traveler's journey with Norwegian Air Shuttle

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Flight Review: Air New Zealand Dash 8 Q300 From New Plymouth To Christchurch

Mystery and intrigue await as the smallest aircraft in Air New Zealand's fleet takes flight...

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Flight Review: American Boeing 737 Economy Class From Dallas-Fort Worth To Las Vegas

For my first Simple Flying flight review, I cover an American Airlines flight from DFW to LAS.

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Uncovering The Secrets Of Lufthansa's Non-Schengen Senator Lounge At Frankfurt Airport

Step inside the luxurious world of the Senator Lounge and uncover its surprising amenities.

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Flight Review: EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER Business Class From London To Bangkok

Did this transcontinental flight live up to its grand reputation?

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Lounge Review: The Star Alliance Lounge At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Unraveling the Secrets of Schiphol's Star Alliance Sanctuary

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How Air New Zealand’s Kiwi Service Made Up For A Delayed Flight

The journey on an Airbus A320 in Economy class from Auckland to Christchurch.

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Delta Air Lines' SkyTeam Boeing 737-800 Is Shiny On The Outside, But The Story's Different Inside

The plane is due for some upgrades, which are expected to occur soon, following an announcement from the carrier last year.

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Trip Review: United Airlines Boeing 777 Economy Class From San Francisco To Denver

I review my first widebody flight on a Boeing 777-200 between SFO-DEN.

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Lounge Review: Nuremberg Airport's Dürer Lounge

The Dürer lounge exceeds expectations as a contract lounge, but doesn't match up to the likes of Lufthansa's Senator lounges.

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Flight Review: Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER Business Class From Sydney To Seoul

Korean Air has set an ambitious goal to be the World's Most Loved Airline and is starting from a solid foundation.

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We Tried TAP Air Portugal’s Business Class On The Tiny Embraer E190: Here’s How It Went

I tried TAP Air Portugal's business class product on a flight between Nice and Lisbon.

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Flight Review: Icelandair Boeing 757 In Economy From Reykjavik To London Heathrow

Icelandair invited me to Reykjavík for the delivery of their brand-new Airbus A321LR. I got the chance to fly on the aircraft it is going to replace.

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Trip Review: Icelandair’s Saga Lounge At Reykjavik Airport

Icelandair's Saga lounge, renovated in 2017, offers stunning views of the Icelandic natural terrain.

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Inaugural Flight Review: Air Greenland Airbus A330-800neo From Copenhagen To Nuuk

Simple Flying’s very own Jonathan Hendry was onboard the flight from Copenhagen to Nuuk, and shared his experience in detail.

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Trip Report: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER From Dallas/Fort Worth To Portland

This was my first time flying Alaska Airlines in nearly a decade.

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