World Traveller 73 About
An executive based in Vancouver, Canada, he enjoys maximizing the use of airline and hotel award points in order to “Upgrade Your Travels”. His travels have led him to over 75 countries and over 1,000,000 miles flown. When he’s not on the road, he can often be found in his second adopted home in Whistler, Canada. He chronicles his personal and business travel adventures, advice, upgrade tips, tricks and secrets here…
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My Air Canada business class flight this morning was on Air Canada’s newest short haul aircraft: the Boeing 737 Max 8. The cabin features Air Canada’s newest business class cabin that is designed for function and ease of use. My early morning departure had me relaxing most of the way from Ottawa to Vancouver, along with enjoying an Air Canada breakfast. Come along with me as we test out the features of… Read More
On our returning trip from Vermont – USA, our early morning flight had us departing from Ottawa International Airport. As a result, we needed a place to stay close to the Ottawa international Airport. We ended up at Ottawa’s newest Marriott hotel: the Fairfield Inn and Suites Ottawa airport. We will discover a brand new property with larger than expected rooms. The property would deliver everything we would expect from an airport… Read More
Every now and then, the stars align and you’re able to visit an excellent restaurant when you’re out traveling. It often requires a little research, but that research and investment of time can pay off, with a truly enjoyable evening. Hen of the Wood Burlington was located a few steps away from our accommodations. We were able to get into experience a regional dinner that surpassed every expectation. Read on to see… Read More
My February visit to Stowe Mountain Resort would mark my first visit to a Vermont Ski Area in the North Eastern United States of America. While I was expecting “East Coast” icy winter skiing conditions, we were blessed with a winter storm passing through the area, which delivered 20 inches of fresh dry champagne powder. This made for one of the best ski days of my personal winter season. The resort itself… Read More
Our stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbour was designed to take advantage of downhill skiing at nearby Stowe Mountain Resort. While I was looking for a convenient place to spend the night, we would end up finding a conveniently located full service hotel in the heart of historic Burlington, Vermont. While we didn’t get a whole host of Marriott Bonvoy upgrades, we appreciated the hotel’s features and comfort. Read on… Read More
My Air Canada Business Class flight was offered on Air Canada Boeing 787–9 aircraft. This aircraft offered Air Canada’s best Business Class seat that is typically used on international flights. This cabin is marketed as Air Canada Signature Class on some domestic routes. If you’re lucky, you’ll get the opportunity to try out this cabin on a regular domestic route, for around the same price as a regular business class fare. Read… Read More
They say that today’s modern day corporate office worker is all about finding balance. On this particular trip I would attempt to find that balance by leveraging an existing business class work trip, and by adding on a few days of skiing at Stowe Mountain resort in Vermont USA at personal expense over the weekend. I would end up using a work trip to get me to the North Eastern part of… Read More
The British Airways Club Suite has been redesigned, and the airline has extended an invitation to its business class passengers to join. In addition to a few additional aircraft undergoing refurbishment, the British Airways Club Suite product is presently available on their new Airbus 350-1000 series and Boeing 787-10 aircraft. These consist of the Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 ER models. Direct aisle access and a privacy door, features absent from the previous… Read More
British Airways’s route network takes it through one of London’s two airports; its primary base at London Heathrow and it’s secondary base at London Gatwick. London Heathrow’s Terminal Five represents the flagship of it’s lounge network. British Airways offers its primary business class lounges, it’s first class lounges and it’s exclusive Concorde Room First Class Lounge. As connecting passengers like we were, we’d stop in to visit the British Airways Galleries South… Read More
After several years of construction, American express has opened its first centurion lounge in London Heathrow. American Express located lounge space in London Heathrow Terminal Three for its first United Kingdom Centurion Lounge offering. Our British Airways Club Suites flight would depart from London Heathrow Terminal Three; allowing us the opportunity to test out American Express’s newest offering. We would discover a busy lounge space, along with the usual excellent American Express… Read More
Our departing flight out of Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport, we flew British Airways Club Europe Business Class. Business class in Europe is typically never too luxurious, it does typically offer priority services which include priority security, lounge access, priority boarding, a full meal service, and the ability to get off the plane first upon arrival. We would experience all of these features on our flight into London Heathrow international airport, as… Read More
The Canopy VIP Lounge Nice, France marked the sole Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport departure lounge. With a configuration designed to handle both short haul and long haul international flights, the lounge was hallmarked by a large canopy space that offered mezzanine views. The lounge is readily accessible through a variety of programs. If you’re departing the Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport in a premium cabin, what can you expect with a… Read More
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