My Experience Flying During Heathrow T5’s Departures Strikes (April 2023)
Easter is coming, and I hope that’s good news to all of you! Today I used Heathrow’s Terminal…
Oops: My Two-Week Membership with the UK Border’s Registered Traveller Service
The Registered Traveller Service is a service that the UK border offers. It allows e-gates access for passport…
Review: Iberia Velázquez Business Class Lounge, Madrid Airport (MAD)
A review of Iberia's flagship Velázquez Lounge at Madrid Airport, including seating, amenities, food and beverages, and more.
Race To The Bottom: British Airways vs. Lufthansa’s Older Business Class
British Airways and Lufthansa are two of the biggest European airlines – chances are that if you’ve flown…
Swiss Reveals New “Swiss Senses” Premium Cabins
Swiss is debuting new first and business class seats in 2025, and they just released some new details.…
BOOKED: Singapore Airlines, Finnair A350 Business Class!
Hi! I hope everyone’s enjoying a very frosty start to March. I’ve got really exciting life plans lined…
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…
Review: Lufthansa E190 Business Class (FRA-LCY)
A review of Lufthansa's business class on their 100-seat Embraer 190, featuring the seat, service, food and beverages, and more.
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt
A review of Air Canada's lounge at Frankfurt Airport, open to all passengers flying Star Alliance business class (including Lufthansa).
Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge B, Frankfurt (FRA)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT This is a very middling offering for an airline lounge, and lacks personality.…
Review: Lufthansa Welcome Lounge, Frankfurt (FRA) Arrivals
A brief review of Lufthansa's Welcome (Arrivals) lounge Frankfurt, for passengers arriving Frankfurt in longhaul Lufthansa business class.
Review: Lufthansa A340 Business Class (HKG-FRA)
An aviation expert's review of Lufthansa's A340 business class, featuring the seat, service, catering, amenities, and more.
Review: The Centurion Lounge by American Express, Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
A review of The Centurion Lounge by American Express at Hong Kong Airport, featuring their seating, food and beverages, facilities, and more.
New Year, New Restrictions: Which China Travel Restrictions Include Hong Kong and Which Don’t
Current as of: January 9, 2023. This is not an official government website, please double check information (I’ve…
Hong Kong Drops Most Remaining COVID-19 Arrivals Procedures (December 29, 2022)
Hong Kong has just announced that most remaining COVID-19 related arrivals procedures will be dropped as of tomorrow,…
A Guide to Cathay – Cathay Pacific’s New Loyalty Programme
Hello! I’m Jason. This is my first post with YTHK since we joined BoardingArea. For a bit of…
Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Business Class (ZRH-HKG)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT Cathay Pacific's business class goes above and beyond with the basics - a…
Review: Swiss Senator Lounge E, Zurich (ZRH)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT Swiss' flagship Senator lounge is a treat, and even though I visited in…
Review: Swiss A321neo Business Class (LHR-ZRH)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT There's rarely anything special about intra-Europe business class, but Swiss' version is extreme,…
FAQs: Hong Kong’s New “0+0” Arrivals Process
UPDATES: Arriving passengers into Hong Kong Airport are no longer required to PCR test on arrival. Vaccine passes…