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July 17, 2023

Review: Qatar Airways 787-9 Business Class (DOH-HAN)

A review of Qatar Airways 787-9 business class, featuring their new suite, a la carte dining service, and more.
byAlvin
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July 11, 2023

Review: Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge Doha, The Garden (DOH)

A review of Qatar Airways' brand new The Garden lounge at Doha Airport, accessible to Qatar Airways business class passengers.
byAlvin
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July 8, 2023

Review: Qatar Airways A380 Business Class (LHR-DOH)

A review of Qatar Airways' A380 business class from London to Doha, featuring the seat, service, amenities, onboard bar, and more.
byAlvin
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July 6, 2023

Cathay Pacific Devalues Award Chart In October 2023

Cathay Pacific is devaluing their award chart, with award ticket prices increasing by up to 30% and upgrades to 70% – here's a rough overview.
byAlvin
One comment
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July 6, 2023

Review: Qatar Airways Premium Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)

A review of Qatar Airways' lounge at London Heathrow's T4, featuring seating and ambience, their extensive a-la-carte selection, and more.
byAlvin
3 comments
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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?
byJason
9 comments
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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.
byJason
2 comments
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May 3, 2023

Review: Finnair’s New No-Recline A350 Business Class (HEL-LHR)

A review of Finnair's no-recline A350 business class, featuring the seat, service and amenities available on this Helsinki-London flight.
byAlvin
One comment
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May 1, 2023

Review: Finnair Business Class Lounge, Helsinki (HEL)

A review of the seating, catering and amenities at Finnair's flagship business class lounge for non-Schengen passengers at Helsinki Airport.
byAlvin
One comment
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April 27, 2023

My Gorgeous Five-Hour Airport Hotel Stay (Helsinki, Finland)

I only had under five hours to enjoy the stunning Clarion Hotel Aviapolis during a very short overnight, though would love to return!
byAlvin
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April 22, 2023

Review: Finnair E190 Business Class (FCO-HEL)

A review of Finnair's intra-Europe business class onboard their Embraer 190, including the seat, food, service, and more.
byAlvin
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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.
byJason
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April 20, 2023

Review: Star Alliance Lounge, Rome (FCO)

A review of Star Alliance's fabulous lounge at Rome FCO, open to those flying Star Alliance as well as a variety of other airlines.
byAlvin
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April 19, 2023

A Very Pleasant Booking.com Hotel Surprise in Rome

As someone who alternates between backpacker Airbnb and business-y airport hotel, this rogue "luxury hotel" was a hidden gem. Here's why.
byAlvin
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April 15, 2023

Review: Trenitalia Executive Class (Milan-Florence)

A review of Trenitalia's exclusive Executive Class, an exclusive ten-seat train experience with recliner seats and dine-on-demand.
byAlvin
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April 12, 2023

Review: Singapore Airlines A350 Business Class (BCN-MXP)

A review of Singapore Airlines' A350 business class on the short yet sweet fifth-freedom flight between Barcelona and Milan.
byAlvin
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April 12, 2023

Review: Sala VIP Pau Casals Lounge, Barcelona (BCN)

A review of the Sala VIP Pau Casals Lounge at Barcelona Airport, open to various airlines and located in the airport's Schengen area.
byAlvin
2 comments
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April 10, 2023

A Relaxing Beachfront Hotel Stay By Barcelona Airport (AC Hotel by Marriott Gavà Mar Review)

A review of the AC Hotel by Marriott in Gavà Mar. I booked expecting a chill airport layover, and received that and more...
byAlvin
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April 8, 2023

Review: British Airways A321 Club Europe (LHR-BCN)

A review of British Airways' Club Europe on their A321s, featuring the seat, amenities, service, food and beverages, and more.
byAlvin
3 comments
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April 6, 2023

Review: British Airways North Galleries Lounge, Terminal 5 (LHR)

A review of one of British Airways' three lounges at their hub, Heathrow's Terminal 5, featuring seating, food and beverages, amenities, etc.
byAlvin
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