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August 31, 2024

Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge T2 (SIN)

A review of Singapore Airlines' business class lounge in Terminal 2; Singapore Airlines operates many regional flights out of this terminal.
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August 31, 2024

Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge T3 (SIN)

A review of Singapore Airlines' still new business class lounge at Changi Airport's T3, which opened in November 2021.
byAlvin
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a room with a bed and a table
August 28, 2024

Review: 21 Carpenter, a Marriott Design Hotel (Singapore)

A review of the brand-new, 48-room 21 Carpenter hotel in Singapore by Clarke Quay, where I stayed in an Urban Luxe room.
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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?
byJason
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August 20, 2024

Flying The Dreaded Intra-Asia Redeye Shorthaul Flight

I flew the little-loved 1:45 AM redeye flight from Singapore to Hong Kong. Here are my initial observations of the flight.
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August 20, 2024

EVA Air Premium Economy: “Meh” Seat, Impressive Everything Else

I flew Premium Economy Class on EVA Air, the pioneer of this now-popular cabin class. Here are my first impressions.
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August 17, 2024

Hong Kong’s Low Cost Carrier Showdown: HK Express vs. Greater Bay Airlines

A head-to-head comparison between HK's two low-cost carriers, adolescent airline HK Express and new player Greater Bay Airlines.
byAlvin
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August 7, 2024

Emirates’ A380 Premium Economy: Good, But Not Elusive

I flew Emirates' A380 premium economy from London Heathrow to Dubai. Here are my first impressions, with a full review to follow.
byAlvin
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August 6, 2024

Review: Batik Air Malaysia 737 Business Class (KUL-SIN)

A review of Batik Air Malaysia's 737 business class on the one-hour flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.
byAlvin
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July 24, 2024

FlyFi Not Working? How To Connect To JetBlue WiFi With Your iPhone

My "Willy Wonka" moment on my JetBlue flight this morning was connecting to FlyFi, which initially wasn't working for me. Here's how.
byAlvin
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July 12, 2024

Norse Atlantic’s Premium: Basically Premium Economy, With A Couple Of Low-Cost Quirks

I'm fresh off my first flight on Norse Atlantic's Premium class, the latest low-cost player in the transatlantic market. Here's what I thought.
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July 12, 2024

Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

A review of the Plaza Premium Lounge at KLIA's Terminal 1, open to Priority Pass cardholders and located by gate G2.
byAlvin
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July 9, 2024

Review: KLM 787 Premium Comfort Class (AMS-KUL)

A review of KLM's premium economy (Premium Comfort) class, including the seat, amenities, catering, WiFi, and more.
byAlvin
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July 9, 2024

Review: TUI Airways 737 (LGW-REU)

A review of TUI Airways onboard a 737 from London to Reus. How does this British holidaymaker airline compare to other low-cost airlines?
byAlvin
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July 5, 2024

Review: KLM Crown Lounge, Non-Schengen (AMS)

A review of KLM's non-Schengen Crown Lounge at AMS, open to business class passengers and premium economy passengers (for a fee).
byAlvin
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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.
byJason
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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?
byJason
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June 18, 2024

BOOKED: Virgin Atlantic A330neo, Emirates Premium Economy, Greater Bay Airlines, And More!

Here are my summer travel plans at Young Travelers of Hong Kong, where I'll be reviewing a variety of premium and low-cost airline products!
byAlvin
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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.
byJason
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April 24, 2024

Review: KLM 737 Economy Comfort (ARN-AMS)

A review of KLM's Economy Comfort class on an intra-Europe flight. What's it like, and is it worth the upgrade?
byAlvin
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  • Review: Air New Zealand 787 Premium Economy (AKL-HKG) May 19, 2026
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