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May 26, 2026

Review: Kyra Lounge Gate 40, Hong Kong (HKG)

A review of Kyra Lounge's second lounge at HKG (the former Chase Sapphire lounge). How does it compare with other Priority Pass lounges?
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May 22, 2026

Review: The Phoenix Lounge, Dublin (DUB) – The Most Overhyped New Lounge?

A review of Dublin's new but way-overhyped Phoenix Lounge - the only time I've seen a line out the door at 4:05 AM for a contractor lounge.
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May 21, 2026

Cathay Pacific’s 1 AM Flight To Guangzhou: Who Uses This Flight!?

Cathay Pacific's flight CX950 leaves Hong Kong at 1:15am, and arrives Guangzhou at 2:20am. I'm fascinated to know what the use cases are.
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May 20, 2026

Air New Zealand’s Messy Economy Skynest Pricing (I Was Wrong…)

Air New Zealand's Economy Skynest pricing is messier than I expected, and varies based on point of sale - here's a deep-dive.
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May 19, 2026

Review: Air New Zealand 787 Premium Economy (AKL-HKG)

Air New Zealand's premium economy is renowned for being top-of-the-line. How does it compare to other great premium economy products?
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May 19, 2026

Air New Zealand’s Skynest Goes On Sale From NZ$495 (Not US$495) for Four Hours from Late December

Air New Zealand is introducing their new Skynest concept in economy class. Pricing was ambiguous, though this has since been confirmed.
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May 16, 2026

Review: ibis Budget, Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland Airport isn't the cheapest place to spend an overnight layover, so the 198-room ibis Budget can be a lifesaver. Here's my review.
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May 8, 2026

Review: Qantas 737 Business Class (SYD-AKL)

I flew Qantas' trans-Tasman business class from Sydney to Auckland. Here's how premium regional flying in Australia compares to elsewhere.
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April 30, 2026

The 7 Most Random Flight Schedules I’ve Encountered

Most times, I can explain an odd flight schedule with good aircraft utilisation. Here are some flight schedules I need some help explaining.
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April 28, 2026

Why Are Some SAS Planes Registered In Ireland?

Some SAS shorthaul planes are registered in Ireland. That may be surprising for a Scandinavian airline whose hubs are in Denmark and Sweden.
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April 23, 2026

Review: Emirates Lounge, Sydney (SYD)

A review of the Emirates lounge in Sydney, open to both eligible Emirates and Qantas passengers due to their joint business partnership.
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April 23, 2026

Frankfurt Airport’s New Terminal 3 Lounges: Emirates, SkyTeam, Priority, and More

Frankfurt Airport opened their new Terminal 3 today. While there are other airports that open new terminals (e.g.…
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April 22, 2026

Review: American Express Centurion Lounge, Sydney (SYD)

A review of the AmEx Centurion Lounge Sydney. How does this lounge, open to AmEx Platinum/Centurion cardholders, compare to others at the airport?
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April 21, 2026

Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Sydney (SYD)

A review of the Plaza Premium lounge at Sydney Airport, available to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders.
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April 21, 2026

Review: Qantas’ Temporary International Business Class Lounge, Sydney (SYD)

Qantas is building a new flagship business class lounge in Sydney, so have set up a temporary one in the meantime. Here's how it's like.
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April 21, 2026

I’m Calling It: Free Onboard WiFi Is The New Industry Standard

Let me lead the charge - on a full-service airline, free WiFi should be industry-standard, and we should consider anything else "below-par".
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April 20, 2026

What Makes A Good Intra-European Business Class Product?

Okay, so we know that intra-European business class sucks. In this uncompetitive landscape, what makes some products better than others?
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April 20, 2026

Cathay Pacific’s Lounge Shuffle At Hong Kong Airport

Since May last year, Cathay Pacific has closed the first class section of The Wing for renovations, in…
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April 18, 2026

Review: Cathay Pacific New 777 Economy Class (HKG-SYD)

The hype of Cathay Pacific's newest 777s surrounds their new Aria Suite business class seat, but what is their economy class like?
byAlvin
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April 17, 2026

Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Economy Class (LHR-HKG)

A review of economy class onboard one of Cathay Pacific's A350-900s, which operate some of the airline's longest flights.
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  • Review: The Phoenix Lounge, Dublin (DUB) – The Most Overhyped New Lounge? May 22, 2026
  • Cathay Pacific’s 1 AM Flight To Guangzhou: Who Uses This Flight!? May 21, 2026
  • Air New Zealand’s Messy Economy Skynest Pricing (I Was Wrong…) May 20, 2026
  • Review: Air New Zealand 787 Premium Economy (AKL-HKG) May 19, 2026
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