Reviews by Emma
Finnair Review 2026: Business Class, Helsinki Hub & Avios
Finland's flag carrier — compact Helsinki hub optimised for UK–Asia via the northern corridor, with Finnair Plus sharing Avios.
Aer Lingus Review 2026: Business Class, Dublin Hub & AerClub Avios
Ireland's flag carrier — competitive transatlantic business class from Dublin, AerClub Avios, and US Pre-Clearance for UK–North America routings.
British Airways Review 2026: Club Suite, Avios & Short-Haul
BA is the UK's flag carrier and oneworld anchor at Heathrow — Club Suite has transformed long-haul business, but short-haul Euro Traveller and operational reliability remain weak spots.
Virgin Atlantic Review 2026: Upper Class & Flying Club
Virgin Atlantic is the UK's independent long-haul challenger — Upper Class and the Clubhouse are genuine strengths, but a small fleet and no alliance membership limit route options versus BA.
Virgin Upper Class Review 2026: A350 LHR–JFK
Virgin Atlantic's A350-1000 Upper Class pairs a genuinely private Cirrus NG suite with The Loft, a proper social bar in the sky — grounds for calling it Virgin's best cabin yet, partial door and all, and the long westbound sector to LA gives it room to breathe.
BA Club Suite Review 2026: LHR–JFK Business Class
British Airways' Club Suite brings a closing door, direct aisle access, and full plated dining to the Heathrow–New York run — a genuine leap over the old Club World, even if the door itself still needs a firm hand.
Brunfels Hotel Mainz Review 2026: Hyatt Unbound
Charming riverside property with character — mostly. A few operational quirks keep it from perfection.