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February 24, 2026

The AI World Of Commercial Air Travel Sucks…

While I'm all for using AI appropriately, I think as the air travel industry we've screwed the system and made it suck. Here's why.
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February 23, 2026

Low-Cost Premium Cabins Between East Asia and Europe: Stretch Your Legs On The Cheap

Here are some low-cost airlines that operate premium cabins between Asia and Europe, presenting an opportunity to fly comfortably for cheap.
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February 23, 2026

British Airways’ Two Vintage ex-BMI A319s: I Want To Fly This!

British Airways flies ~146 narrowbody planes, and on many of them, you know exactly what to expect. The…
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February 22, 2026

Resisting The Knee Squeeze: Which Airlines Offer The Most Seat Pitch In Economy?

Which economy seats offer the most seat pitch? While seat pitch doesn't directly translate to legroom, there's obviously a correlation.
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February 21, 2026

Review: Japan Airlines Sakura Sky View Lounge, Tokyo (HND)

A review of Japan Airlines' "Sky View" lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport, a lounge available to business and premium economy passengers.
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February 20, 2026

Review: Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge, Tokyo (HND)

A review of Japan Airlines' Sakura lounge at Haneda Airport, one of the two JAL HND lounges for business and premium economy passengers.
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February 19, 2026

Hong Kong Airport’s Terminal 2 Check-in Hall To Open May 27, First Airlines Announced (And My Predictions)

Hong Kong Airport's brand-new Terminal 2 will open on May 27, starting with landside procedures such as check-in and security/immigration.
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February 18, 2026

T’Way Air’s Intriguing “Business Premium” Product: The World’s Best Business Class?

If you book a flight on Korean low-cost carrier T'Way Air in their premium cabin, you could end up in a Cathay Pacific first class seat.
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February 18, 2026

Review: Hotel JAL City Haneda West Wing, Tokyo (HND)

A review of the Hotel JAL City Haneda West Wing, a 103-room hotel with free shuttle service to Haneda Airport (HND).
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February 17, 2026

Review: Greater Bay Airlines 737 MAX Premium Class (HKG-NRT)

Greater Bay Airlines very recently introduced a new Premium Class product, which I flew from Hong Kong to Tokyo Narita. Here are my thoughts.
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February 17, 2026

Review: The Five Villas & Resort, Quangnam (Danang, Vietnam)

We had a four-night stay at The Five Villas, located in the Quảng Nam region (between Da Nang and Hội An). Here's my review.
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February 16, 2026

AirAsia’s New Gatwick Flight: A Compelling New Europe-Asia Premium Cabin (And A Fifth-Freedom Flight!)

Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has just started selling a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Gatwick. This interesting…
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February 16, 2026

American Airlines AAdvantage vs. Air Canada Aeroplan: Why I Far Preferred Booking An AAdvantage Award Via Phone

While both AAdvantage and Aeroplan are great award programmes, I far preferred booking one award on the phone over the other.
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February 16, 2026

Is Premium Economy A Scam? I Don’t Think So, Here’s Why (Win-Wins Exist)

Is premium economy a scam? Research shows it's the most profitable cabin on a plane, but here's why it doesn't mean it's a terrible deal.
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February 13, 2026

StarFlyer: The Low-Cost Airline I Have A Crush On

There's a sleek Japanese low-cost airline that has adjustable headrests, PTVs, and 34-inch pitch. Count me super interested.
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February 13, 2026

BOOKED: Japan Airlines vs. ANA Domestic Showdown (I’m Flying A 767!!!!!)

I share travels that I'm excited about, and today I'm sharing a trip that I booked with Japan Airlines and ANA, including my first 767.
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February 13, 2026

Hong Kong Airlines’ Messy Fleet: 28″ or 34″ Seat Pitch?

It's common for airlines to have different configurations on their shorthaul fleet, though Hong Kong Airlines takes this to the extreme.
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February 12, 2026

Review: Hong Kong Airlines A321 Economy Class (HKG-DAD)

A comprehensive review of Hong Kong Airlines' A321 economy class on the 1h 55m flight from Hong Kong to Da Nang.
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February 12, 2026

The 15 Premium Economy Products I Would Love To Review Next

We specialise in premium economy reviews at The Alviator, especially between Europe and Asia. Here are the airlines I'd like to review next.
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February 11, 2026

Wizz Air Introduces “Wizz Class” Add-On Across All Routes – Surely They’re Joking

Wizz Air has introduced a new concept called "Wizz Class", a concept mimicking intra-European business class (though it certainly isn't).
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  • British Airways’ Two Vintage ex-BMI A319s: I Want To Fly This! February 23, 2026
  • Resisting The Knee Squeeze: Which Airlines Offer The Most Seat Pitch In Economy? February 22, 2026
  • Review: Japan Airlines Sakura Sky View Lounge, Tokyo (HND) February 21, 2026
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