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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Change happens — sometimes for the good. I have spent the past four and a half years building this website and creating a brand that has become well respected around the world (still a shock). I have been very lucky having help along the way, but to continue growing, I will need more help. Over […]
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and safe travels. I couldn’t help but use this photo. Photo by Bob Garrard Info: N141PM Pilgrim Airlines Fokker F-27-100 Friendship (cn 10114) A very early Friendship delivered in April, 1959 to Trans Australia Airlines as VH-TFD, Other regns carried include N1036P, and OB-1644. Seen departing DCA in […]
Who wouldn’t be excited about taking a press trip to the Bahamas? Of course, for an AvGeek, getting there is half the fun. I wasn’t super excited about my red-eye from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). I was excited about flying on Bahamasair from FLL to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). This […]
The Airbus A380 is one impressive beast. Even if you might not find her to be the most beautiful aircraft built, her beauty is in her ride. It is amazing to watch one fly over, while just a few feet above head. SpeedbirdHD posted this video showing Airbus A380s from Qantas, Korean Air, and Singapore […]
LAN AIRLINES PREMIUM BUSINESS CLASS REVIEW BASICS: Airline: LAN Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 767-300ER Departed: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benàtez International Airport (SCL) Arrived: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Stops: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) Class: Premium Business Class Seat: 4L (right window), missing one window Length: 13.5 hours Cheers: A long flight made easy with LAN’s […]