Aviation with Krish

Chicago O’Hare Airport is a significant hub for two of the largest airlines in the U.S., those being United Airlines and American Airlines. The two both want to attract as many passengers from ORD as possible and continuously fight for supremacy in Chicago.

Chicago-based United Airlines is finally introducing a new next-generation Polaris Business Class product. The elevated interiors will be found on their upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which are expected to join the United widebody fleet later this year. 

For a few years now, American has had plans to introduce the Flagship Suites as its new Business Class product. Recently, the airline has taken delivery of its two newest Boeing 787-9s that feature the suites and the flights operated by these jets are now on sale. 

When you think of two of the most premium airlines in the industry, British Airways and American are probably not the first two that come to mind. However, that doesn’t stop them from having one of the nicest Business Class lounges in the country. At New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8, BA and AA run the Greenwich Business Class Lounge. With plenty of comfortable seating, inspiring dishes, and a stunning ambiance, this feels like a space in which you’d truly want to spend a lot of time in.

There’s some really interesting news involving the Etihad Airways Airbus A380 superjumbo. Etihad will begin flying the A380 from Abu Dhabi to Toronto in June of this year. However, the Emirati flag carrier will pull the aircraft type from one of its major routes. 

Flying Business Class can be a fun experience in various ways, depending on the airline. Some offer private, enclosed suites with doors. Others may hype up the soft product and offer restaurant-quality fine dining and amenities such as pajamas. Virgin Atlantic is considered to be a fun airline when it comes to traveling in Business Class, and I had the opportunity to see for myself aboard the A350-1000. Is flying Virgin’s Upper Class Suites a great way to cross the Atlantic? Continue reading to find out!

Virgin Atlantic is one of Delta’s core partners, however, its Flying Club program isn’t as well known as other SkyTeam loyalty programs. While it may not be very well-known compared to Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Flying Club offers several great partner redemptions that are much more affordable than what their partners charge for the same flight. If you’re looking to save your Delta SkyMiles and fly domestically or internationally with the airline, then using Flying Club points to book is the way to go.

The Chicago-based carrier will be bringing back its signature inflight snack, the stroopwafel. It will be making its way into the Economy Class cabin on domestic United flights over 300 miles long. This iconic Dutch snack consists of two waffle cookies, pressed between which is a layer of sweet caramel. 

First launched in 2022, the Delta Air Lines A321NEO is aimed to become the backbone of Delta’s short and medium haul domestic flights. It offers a new, fresh, and breathable First Class cabin that resembles Delta’s latest domestic offering. With a stunning signature interior, Delta’s A321NEO has become one of my favorite U.S. domestic aircraft. 

First unveiled in 2016, Delta Airlines made plans to launch Delta One Suites with sliding doors. In the following year, Delta One Suites were launched on the Airbus A350. However, the airline took its great Business Class product and made it better on the A330neo in 2019, featuring wider seats and higher seat walls. On a recent transatlantic flight in Delta One at the end of 2024, I’ve come to the conclusion that this product is America’s best Business Class.