Jason
70 posts
Hello there – I'm Jason. I'm a 22-year old who was teased in elementary school for being obsessed with airplanes. Despite the best efforts of my classmates, I'm still extremely passionate about the airline industry. Welcome aboard the Alviator!
June 8, 2025
Review: Air France 777 [NEW] Premium (CDG-YYZ)
A review of Air France's updated Premium product on the Boeing 777-200ER – does it match the airline's recent upward trajectory?
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May 8, 2025
Air France’s Lovely A220 Short-haul Economy Experience
I flew Air France's A220 in economy from Lisbon to Paris. This objectively mediocre flight was one of the best intra-European flights I've flown.
August 21, 2024
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge, Hong Kong
A review of Cathay Pacific's The Pier, First Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. What is it like in 2024?
June 24, 2024
Review: British Airways Airbus A350-1000 Economy Class (YYZ-LHR)
A review of British Airways' perfectly average Airbus A350-1000 in Economy Class from Toronto to London, including the seat, food, service, etc.
June 21, 2024
Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Premium Economy (LHR-HKG)… One Year On
I flew with Cathay Pacific in Premium Economy – one year after a not-so-great flight on this exact route. Have they improved?
June 14, 2024
I Tried Cathay Pacific’s New Premium Economy Seat
I tried Cathay Pacific's upcoming new Premium Economy seat on the Boeing 777-300ER during a showcase – here are my thoughts.
March 31, 2024
What Is Greater Bay Airlines?
Greater Bay Airlines is Hong Kong’s newest low-cost carrier. Since it launched scheduled passenger flights in 2022, the…
March 12, 2024
Cathay Pacific Unveils New Aria Suite Business Class, Premium Economy
A brief overview of Cathay Pacific's new Aria Suite Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins on the Boeing 777-300ER.
February 26, 2024
How Will Cathay Pacific Reconfigure its A330s?
An overview of Cathay Pacific's current A330 fleet and speculation on their overall fleet strategy and future plans.
January 22, 2024
Review: Finnair A350 Premium Economy (HKG-HEL)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT Finnair's Premium Economy is pretty average when compared to some of the other…
January 6, 2024
Review: British Airways 787 Premium Economy (YUL-LHR)
A review of a short red-eye transatlantic hop on British Airways' serviceable Premium Economy product on the 787.
December 22, 2023
The State of Hong Kong Airlines in 2023
An overview of what to expect when flying with Hong Kong Airlines in 2023, including discussions on the airline's overall strategy.
October 2, 2023
Cathay Makes Elite Status Easier to Earn for 2023
Cathay is making elite status easier to earn for 2023. This post summarises and comments on the new changes.
September 27, 2023
A Guide to Cathay’s New Award Redemption Rates [Effective 1st of October, 2023]
A summary of the Cathay programme's October changes to mileage redemption rates, including observations on redemption ticket prices changes.
September 16, 2023
Review: HK Express A321 (HKG-BKK)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT For a low-cost carrier, HK Express offers excellent value for money. From reasonably…
August 29, 2023
Review: British Airways 787 Economy Class (LHR-YUL)
A review of British Airways' long-standing 787 economy class on the seven-hour evening hop from London to Montreal.
June 10, 2023
Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Premium Economy (LHR-HKG) [2023]
A review of Cathay Pacific's A350 from London to Hong Kong in 2023, where I was seated in Premium Economy. Has it changed?
May 23, 2023
Review: TAP Air Portugal’s Intra-Europe Business Class (BER-LIS)
A review of TAP Air Portugal's intra-European business class, on the short-ish three-and-a-half hour flight from Berlin to Lisbon.
April 21, 2023
Review: Iberia A320 & Iberia Express A321neo (LIS-MAD-BER)
A review of Iberia and Iberia Express' shorthaul economy class experiences onboard the A320 and A321neo on two short intra-Europe hops.
January 19, 2023
Review: Cathay Pacific A350-1000 Economy Class (HKG-BKK-HKG)
I recently took a short trip down to Bangkok to take advantage of a good deal with Cathay…