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Review: China Eastern Domestic Lounge 35, Shanghai (PVG)
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September 15, 2021

Review: Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End (Edinburgh, Scotland UK)

Early last month I went up to Scotland to travel with and visit a few friends, and had…
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August 22, 2021

Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing (Fife, Scotland UK)

In August 2022, I did some domestic travelling around the UK, shortly after all restrictions were lifted. I…
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August 27, 2020

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

An aviation expert's detailed review of Cathay Pacific's A350 premium economy, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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August 17, 2020

In Memoriam: Young Travelers of Hong Kong’s Reviews of Products That Don’t Exist Anymore

I hope everyone is doing well during the pandemic! I’m sorry about the lack of posts lately –…
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June 24, 2020

Emirates Restarts Flights To Hong Kong And Breaks Record For Onboard Coronavirus Cases

It’s been been a tough few months for aviation, as the situation in Europe and East Asia gradually…
byAlvin
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April 4, 2020

Review: Thai Smile A320 Economy Class (HKT-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Thai Smile's A320, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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March 29, 2020

Review: British Airways 777 Premium Economy (HKG-LHR)

An aviation expert's detailed review of British Airways' 777 premium economy, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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March 28, 2020

Review: Cathay Pacific 777 First Class (LHR-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Cathay Pacific's 777 first class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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March 25, 2020

Review: British Airways A380 Business Class (LHR-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of British Airways' A380 business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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March 22, 2020

Coronavirus Update: I’m Fine, And I’m Coming Home

The coronavirus situation over the past month has been shocking, saddening, and indeed has affected me quite a…
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February 27, 2020

Review: Qantas Lounge, London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

A review of the Qantas Lounge at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3, including access requirements, seating, F&B, facilities, and more.
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February 4, 2020

Coronavirus Updates: How Is Hong Kong’s Air Travel Affected So Far?

The latest world news has been the escalation of the coronavirus spreading across mainland China. Obviously that’s incredibly…
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February 3, 2020

Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

A review of Cathay Pacific's business class lounge at Heathrow's T3, including access requirements, seating, F&B, facilities, and more.
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January 4, 2020

Review: Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge, London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

A review of Cathay Pacific's first class lounge at Heathrow's T3, including access requirements, dining, F&B, facilities, and more.
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December 17, 2019

Hong Kong Airlines’ Concerning Financial Situation: My Thoughts On Their Next Steps

I’ve had quite a close relationship with Hong Kong Airlines, and have always been fond of their well-constructed…
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November 25, 2019

Help Me Get To Italy This Summer

My parents have always wanted to go on a cruise, and we’ve decided that this summer is probably…
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November 5, 2019

Oof: Hong Kong Airlines Cuts U.S. Flights, Reduces Service To 10 Destinations

In 2017, Hong Kong Airlines began flying to the U.S., which was an exciting development. At the time…
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October 31, 2019

Review: Emirates A380 Business Class (DXB-LGW)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Emirates' A380 business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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October 24, 2019

Review: Emirates Business Lounge Concourse A, Dubai Airport (DXB)

Emirates has multiple lounges in Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3, but going in I knew that their lounge at…
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October 15, 2019

Review: Emirates Business Lounge Concourse B, Dubai Airport (DXB)

A review of Emirates' Concourse B lounge at DXB, including seating, food and beverages, facilities, and more.
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