EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & FOUNDER - SEATTLE, WA. David has written, consulted, and presented on multiple topics relating to airlines and travel since 2008. He has been quoted and written for a number of news organizations, including BBC, CNN, NBC News, Bloomberg, and others. He is passionate about sharing the complexities, the benefits, and the fun stuff of the airline business. Email me: david@airlinereporter.com
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I have been doing this airline blog thing for about three and half years now. At the beginning I always struggled to answer the question, “so what does your blog do?” As time has gone on, I have gotten a bit better at it (at least I think), on describing what it is I do. […]
EMIRATES AIRLINE REVIEW BASICS: Airline: Emirates Airline Aircraft: Boeing 777-200LR Departed: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Arrived: Dubai International Airport (DXB) tops: Non-stop flight Class: Business Class Seat: 8D to DXB (center, aisle, bulkhead) and 11A to SEA (window) Length: About 14 hours Cheers: Great combination of service and product. Jeers: If you have wide shoulders, […]
I am always game for an airline in the US operating with a few classic Boeing 737-200s. It is rare to find one still operating in the US and soon, it will surely be impossible. Sierra Pacific Airlines was founded in 1971 and currently operates two 737-200s (N703S and N712S) out of their base in […]
Alaska Airlines has announced that they will be installing new seats from Recaro Aircraft Seating on their 22, soon-to-be delivered, Boeing 737-900ERs. The seats will offer a six-way adjustable headrest, three inches of recline and an additional inch of legroom. The additional leg room will not affect the airline’s seat pitch of 31-32″, but it […]
With Spirit Airlines raising their carry-on fee at the gate to $100 ($35 if you pay ahead of time after November 6th) and Allegiant Air starting to charge for their carry-ons, it has a bunch of people very upset. But why? If an airline comes out with a policy you do not agree on, do […]