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United Domestic First, Washington Reagan – Newark International, Bombardier CRJ550: Night and Day Compared to the Outbound Flight

This was the first leg of my return journey to Boston, on a CRJ550—the premium, lower-capacity version of the CRJ700. Boarding I left the lounge about ten minutes before the rescheduled boarding time and arrived at the gate shortly afterward. https://flic.kr/p/2qnemvV https://flic.kr/p/2qnd7L5 https://flic.kr/p/2qnd7CE Boarding began...

American Express Centurion Lounge, Washington Reagan: Excellent in Every Way

After a brief stay in the U.S. capital, I’m heading home to Boston with United. For the first leg of my journey, I made a stop at the American Express Centurion Lounge. Check-in and ground experience I checked in for my return...

Brasserie Liberté, Washington DC: Good, But Worth a Second Visit

On my second day in the U.S. capital, I stopped for a quick lunch at this Georgetown brasserie. The concept The concept is quite simple—a traditional brasserie with classic French dishes. The setting The setting is very well done, with a nicely decorated...

Restaurant Filomena, Georgetown, Washington DC: Disappointing

Shortly after arriving in Washington, I decided to step out for lunch between meetings. Being in Georgetown, surrounded by Italian restaurants, I opted to make a reservation at Filomena, a well-known establishment in Washington. https://flic.kr/p/2qnd3hF The concept The concept is simple: a...

The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, Washington DC: Excellent in Every Way

As I needed to be in the area for a meeting, I booked a stay at this ideally located hotel, which looked promising on paper. Booking I made the reservation about a week before my planned arrival, using my company’s Corporate...

United Domestic First, Newark International – Washington Reagan, Bombardier CRJ550: No Service!

After a short stay at the United Club, I left a few minutes before the scheduled boarding time to head to my gate. https://flic.kr/p/2qn8kLu Boarding Boarding began right on time with a lengthy pre-boarding process, followed by Group 1 passengers, which included...

Business Trip to Washington, DC

In the midst of autumn, I had to quickly organize a client workshop in Washington, DC. Here’s a recap of the trip, which came with a few surprises. Transportation For transportation, I opted for United this time due to the more convenient...

American Airlines Domestic First, Washington Reagan – Philadelphia, Canadair CRJ900: old-fashioned aircraft, new cabin

Second leg of my itinerary to Philadelphia, this time operated in a regional aircraft I don't really like, the CRJ900. Boarding I leave the lounge about 10 minutes before boarding my flight to Philadelphia. The gate is adjacent to the lounge...

American Airlines Admirals Club, Washington Reagan E Gates: Very good but crowded

With my next flight departing from Concourse E and my previous flight arriving at Concourse D, I chose to stay at the Admirals Club at the head of Concourse E, renovated and pleasant. Location and welcome The lounge is located...