Re: UA 767-300 Polaris Chicago-Chicago-London (Eventually)

jeffrey1970 wrote:

Good job on the trip report.

Re: UA 767-300 Polaris Chicago-Chicago-London (Eventually)

cv5880 wrote:

Enjoyed your trip report. What a mess of a breakfast UA served you. Looking forward to the rest of your trip.

Re: UA 767-300 Polaris Chicago-Chicago-London (Eventually)

Great report so far - looking forward to reading the rest. Sorry to hear about your delay and diversion - never a good start to a trip when that happens! Yeah, it was a bit annoying but I’m trying to be more zen in my old age. What will be will be. But despite the bumpy start, we had a good vacay o...

UA 767-300 Polaris Chicago-Chicago-London (Eventually)

Be sure to check out the full video trip report https://youtu.be/5S_hk-ju3pE?si=SGXKBEbVgtdfeJoa It was time for a winter getaway, leaving the cold and snow of Chicago for the sun and warm waters of Goa, India. The first stop was Hyderabad, India by way of London. The plan was to fly United in Pola...

Re: UA First & Maya Island Air: Chicago-Belize City-San Pedro, Belize

It was January (well technically the end of December, New Year’s Eve to be specific) in the midwest so it stands to reason that I was in desperate need of flying south for at least a week of the winter. So, a week off during the first week of January meant it was time to find a hot spot to sun my bu...

UA First & Maya Island Air: Chicago-Belize City-San Pedro, Belize

It was January (well technically the end of December, New Year’s Eve to be specific) in the midwest so it stands to reason that I was in desperate need of flying south for at least a week of the winter. So, a week off during the first week of January meant it was time to find a hot spot to sun my bu...

Re: Hunting the Lights: SK and D8 Y-Class ORD-ARN-HEL-IVL

outbackair wrote:

Love your reports! Fun and well written! Thanks. Looking forward to more!

Hunting the Lights: SK and D8 Y-Class ORD-ARN-HEL-IVL

BACKGROUND: When SAS had a fare sale for travel during winter 2020, Dr. J and I had no option but to break out the credit cards and snap up some $250 tickets from Chicago to Helsinki, Finland. I am what you might call an Auroraphile (yup that's totally a made-up word). This means that I am fascinat...

Re: United Airlines Network Thread 2018

I understand UA is going to place these aircraft where they will make the most money and I know EWR and SFO are the 2 hubs with the highest percentage of G.S., 1K and Platinum passengers. However even with that knowledge I was hoping ORD would finally be shown some love. I feel your pain, as an ORD...

Re: Contour Airlines' Santa Barbara Inaugural October 2018

Interesting trip report, thanks for posting!

Re: Heading Back from the Maldives (flights 8-9 of 9): SWISS J-class DEL-ZRH-ORD

That was a nice read, thank you! I often use Swiss on short haul flights from Hamburg to Zurich and while I agree that the brownish colors they use in the interior are nothing special I think that it just fits into their professional style. It's a bit over the top in the Bombardier aircrafts with t...

Re: Heading Back from the Maldives (flight 6-7 of 9):Air India J-class MLE-TRV-DEL

Nice TR! Was looking forward to seeing the 'I love Maldives' T-shirt :) LOL, the T-shirt makes an appearance in the next trip report! Thank you for a fair judgement on Air India - and reporting on a route I have been rather curios of. Looks like you got Air India's new A320neo: these do not have IF...

Re: Heading Back from the Maldives (flight 6-7 of 9):Air India J-class MLE-TRV-DEL

Nice TR! Demonstrates me once more, that AI still is not in the league of *A carriers... Interesting is the missing PTV, just covered up (reminds me of Alitalia)! Anyway, GoAir will start shortly services to the Maldives and maybe the competition will lead to better service (which I doubt)! I was r...

Re: Heading Back from the Maldives (flight 6-7 of 9):Air India J-class MLE-TRV-DEL

beeweel15 wrote:

Looking forward to seeing the legs 8 and 9

Re: Heading Back from the Maldives (flights 8-9 of 9): SWISS J-class DEL-ZRH-ORD

Love it! I might have to try Swiss someday. Their catering seems much better than AF (the only Euro airline I've flown in J), with the possible exception of your starter on the ZRH-ORD leg. Shrimp and Melon? What an odd combination... LOL, it was a bit of an odd combination but the shrimp was actua...

Re: Heading Back from the Maldives (flights 8-9 of 9): SWISS J-class DEL-ZRH-ORD

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caleb1 wrote:

Enjoyed this TR very much! Also, I was quite surprised to see the two of you in the TV commercial. Congratulations and take care!

Re: Heading Back from the Maldives (flights 8-9 of 9): SWISS J-class DEL-ZRH-ORD

SaschaYHZ wrote:

Great TR....I always enjoy your style!

Heading Back from the Maldives (flights 8-9 of 9): SWISS J-class DEL-ZRH-ORD

If you have some time to kill, check out our flights to the Maldives (TK J ORD-IST-SIN, SQ J SIN-MLE, 8Q MLE-Rangali Island-MLE, and AI J MLE-TRV-DEL) and our video highlighting Rangali Island and the Conrad Maldives. You can check out the other flights taken during this trip and my time on Rangali ...

Re: Pregnancy travel suggestions?

Flying during pregnancy is by and large completely safe. As OB/GYN‘s we restrict flying for a patient after 36 weeks not because it is less safe but just because of the risk of going into labor either in flight or away from your doctor and hospital. There are certain high-risk situations like multip...

Re: Heading to the Maldives in J: TMA seaplane flight (Flight 4 of 4)

BawliBooch wrote:

Super set of reports Idris!

Heading Back from the Maldives (flight 6-7 of 9):Air India J-class MLE-TRV-DEL

If you have a little extra time on your hands, be sure to check out parts 1-6 first! -Part 1 (Chicago-Istanbul) https://www.twindoctorstv.com/dr-maldivian-adventure-long-journey-chi-town-paradise-part-1-flying-chicago-istanbul/ -Part 2 (Istanbul-Singapore) https://www.twindoctorstv.com/dr-is-maldiv...

Heading Back from the Maldives (flight 5 of 9):Trans Maldivian Airways Rangali Island-Male Velana

If you are interested, be sure to check out parts 1-5 first! -Part 1 (Chicago-Istanbul TK J-Class) https://www.twindoctorstv.com/dr-maldivian-adventure-long-journey-chi-town-paradise-part-1-flying-chicago-istanbul/ -Part 2 (Istanbul-Singapore TK J-Class) https://www.twindoctorstv.com/dr-is-maldivia...

Re: The Maldives in J-class: Flights 2 of 4 TK IST-SIN

They work now! ... Great trip report. Boarding using stairs for TK's largest aircraft and one of their more prestigious routes is disappointing. I'd hate to imagine the mess and confusion during boarding in Y class! The dinner service looks delicious and great portion sizes too. How was the IFE? I ...

Re: The Maldives in J-class: Flights 2 of 4 TK IST-SIN

Unfortunately the pictures do not seem to be working. Sorry about that, they are still working fine for me. Maybe I will try to reload them when I upload the return flights. They work now! ... Great trip report. Boarding using stairs for TK's largest aircraft and one of their more prestigious route...

Re: The Maldives in J-class: Flights 2 of 4 TK IST-SIN

PerfectGriffin wrote:

Unfortunately the pictures do not seem to be working.

Re: Heading to the Maldives in J: TMA seaplane flight (Flight 4 of 4)

TWA757 wrote:

What a wonderful collection of reports! Hope you had a fantastic time. Hope to see the return journey if you have time.

Re: The Maldives in J-class: Flight 1/4 TK ORD-IST

Nice TR, great picture - as always! Looking fwd to the AI part and a full report of the Maldives... Your TR got cut of - so what have you done in Istanbul after arrival? Pls. name the lounge - I gues it was the "Swissport Lounge"?! Btw. wouldn't it be possible for you as UA Tier FQTV memb...

Re: The Maldives in J-class: Flight 1/4 TK ORD-IST

Amazing report! It looks like you had a great flight with Turkish. The food and presentation looks amazing - it seems like their Business Class is one of the best out there! Thanks! We had great flights with TK and I think they are one of the best! After the TK flights there, the LX flights home we...

Re: The Maldives in J-class: Flights 2 of 4 TK IST-SIN

The across the aisle stomach sleeper is definitely a site to see! I'm a stomach sleeper but I thought that was near an impossibility, even in bed configuration. Plus, I don't really like the idea of my face being inwards toward the seat... LOL, I’m with you on that! The thought of my back on thise ...

Heading to the Maldives in J: TMA seaplane flight (Flight 4 of 4)

Be sure to check out parts 1-3 first! Part 1 (Chicago-Istanbul) CLICK HERE! Part 2 (Istanbul-Singapore) CLICK HERE! Part 3 (Singapore-Male) CLICK HERE! FLIGHT #4: MALE (Velana)-RANGALI ISLAND (Conrad) Aviation Geek Details: Airline and flight number: Trans Maldivian Airways flight # 8Q149 Route: Ma...

Heading to the Maldives in J: SQ SIN-MLE (Flight 3 of 4)

Be sure to check out part 1 (flying Chicago-Istanbul) and part 2 (flying Istanbul to Singapore) first. For part 1 Click HERE: http://www.twindoctorstv.com/dr-maldivian-adventure-long-journey-chi-town-paradise-part-1-flying-chicago-istanbul/ . For part 2 Click HERE: http://www.twindoctorstv.com/dr-i...

The Maldives in J-class: Flights 2 of 4 TK IST-SIN

Be sure to check out part 1 first, this is a continuation of the journey:  We always try our best to give a comprehensive sampling of all of the pictures and videos contained in the complete trip report found on our website. If you want to see the complete trip report with it's 80+ pics and videos,...

The Maldives in J-class: Flight 1/4 TK ORD-IST

Dr. I’s Maldivian Adventure-The Long Journey from Chi-town to Paradise part 1, flying Chicago to Istanbul. Where or where should we spend our 20th anniversary? That was the question I posed to myself. We spent our 19th in the Seychelles and while beautiful, I think a combination of a roach infested...

Re: MH Y KUL-DPS: SE Asia Adventure Part 3-Bali (lots of pics and vids)

Hello and thanks for sharing your trip report to Bali! I’ve enjoyed reading your trip reports in this series and look forward to reading the return!!! Your flight with Malaysia Airlines made me hungry after one look of that chicken and bok choy! I was reminded of my favorite chashu chicken thighs I...

Re: MH Y KUL-DPS: SE Asia Adventure Part 3-Bali (lots of pics and vids)

caleb1 wrote:

I really enjoyed your trip report. That looks like it was a fun and exciting trip. Thanks for posting!

Re: NH Y ORD-HND-CGK: SE Asian Adventure part 1, Jakarta (tons of pics and videos)

Great Trip Report. It looks like you always have so much fun. How did you like those sliding chairs on ANA? Thanks for reading, we had a blast! I'm not totally sure how I felt about the sliding chairs. My knees appreciated the fact that the seat back in front did not recline but the sliding functio...

MH Y KUL-DPS: SE Asia Adventure Part 3-Bali (lots of pics and vids)

SOUTHEAST ASIAN ADVENTURE: I truly believe that travel is cathartic for the body and the soul so we try our best to take at least two family vacations every year, one in the summer (or during Spring break) and one during winter vacation. This winter vacation we opted for Southeast Asia for a few re...

Re: NH Y ORD-HND-CGK: SE Asian Adventure part 1, Jakarta (tons of pics and videos)

lychemsa wrote:

Someone told me that Djakarta was not worth a stop. I want to go to Borabadur, Mt Brmo, Bali, Lombok and see the Komodo Dragon. I was told that July is a good time to go.

Re: KL Y CGK-KUL: SE Asia Adventure Part 2-Malaysia (Lots of pics and vids)

ba319-131 wrote:

Nice read & pix, thanks for sharing.

Re: NK ORD-LAX-ORD: Can A United Guy Find HIs Spirit?

11725Flyer wrote:

You rocked it. Great pictures, especially of Hawaiian. And, Buzzballz? Lol.

Re: NH Y ORD-HND-CGK: SE Asian Adventure part 1, Jakarta (tons of pics and videos)

BlatantEcho wrote:

Great trip report man, love the photos.

From 5F in Chicago to probably 80F in the sunshine. Smart man!

Re: KL Y CGK-KUL: SE Asia Adventure Part 2-Malaysia (Lots of pics and vids)

TheFlyingDisk wrote:

This is a great TR. I must say, it's pretty interesting seeing my neighbourhood from another perspective!

Re: KL Y CGK-KUL: SE Asia Adventure Part 2-Malaysia (Lots of pics and vids)

jeffrey1970 wrote:

Yet another great review.

CO7e7 wrote:

Another amazing report! Can't wait for the next 2!

Re: NK ORD-LAX-ORD: Can A United Guy Find HIs Spirit?

Nice report but posting photos of people sleeping etc. without their permission and not blurring the faces should be a no-no. I highly recommend removing those - this can be a very uncomfortable experience for many passengers you included in your report. Thanks for reading and thanks for your sugge...

KL Y CGK-KUL: SE Asia Adventure Part 2-Malaysia (Lots of pics and vids)

We had a blast in Jakarta and it was now time to continue our journey, next up-Malaysia! FLYING JAKARTA TO KUALA LUMPUR: There were a ton of options when it came time to book our flights from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur including the Indonesian carriers Lion Air, Batik Airlines, Malindo Air and of cours...

Re: NK ORD-LAX-ORD: Can A United Guy Find HIs Spirit?

I'll second what Woodreau said. I love nothing more than showing anyone of any age the flight deck. I'm proud to say that NK, in my observation, welcomes visits more than anyone else. Come on up before or when you are getting off and if I'm up there, it's yours. Glad you gave Spirit a chance, peopl...

Re: NH Y ORD-HND-CGK: SE Asian Adventure part 1, Jakarta (tons of pics and videos)

brucetiki wrote:

Loved the description of the movies - airline good but not $18 movie theatre good. Might have to paraphrase that for anything I find on Netflix

Re: NH Y ORD-HND-CGK: SE Asian Adventure part 1, Jakarta (tons of pics and videos)

afterburner wrote:

Assalamualaikum Idries. Thank you for visiting Jakarta, Indonesia. Nice trip report!

Re: NH Y ORD-HND-CGK: SE Asian Adventure part 1, Jakarta (tons of pics and videos)

yip links worked thanks for that. Would you do another hajj or is once enough? It's funny you ask that. Before Hajj, I would have said one and done. Now, I really, really want to go back. My wife and I were talking about it and we will probably do Umrah sometime next year and Hajj soon after that. ...

Re: NH Y ORD-HND-CGK: SE Asian Adventure part 1, Jakarta (tons of pics and videos)

great report! i wanted to check the haj report but the link doesn't work? Thanks for reading! Sorry about the dead link, I tried it and it didn't work for me either. I double checked but they are still on my page so I will give you new links to try. http://www.twindoctorstv.com/hajj-my-journey-of-f...