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June 5, 2019

What Is Japan Airlines’ 777 Business Class Like?

Hello from Tokyo! It’s the first time I’ve been here in nine years, and I’m really keen on…
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June 4, 2019

My Painful Experience (Not) Using AAdvantage Miles

I’m glad to be back in the game, though I was off to a bit of a painful…
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May 19, 2019

Quick Update – We’re Back (Soon)!

Hi everyone! Aviation blogging has always been a hobby, but it’s also been a passion. I’m very glad…
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May 10, 2019

Review: Thai Airways 777 Economy Class (HKG-BKK)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Thai Airways' 777 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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May 3, 2019

Etihad Awards Bookable On AAdvantage Website!

Around a month or two ago, American Airlines started allowing Etihad awards to be bookable from Asia through…
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April 27, 2019

Review: Thai Airways 777 Business Class (HKG-BKK)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Thai Airways' 777 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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April 4, 2019

Another A380 Leaves Hong Kong: Lufthansa Switches Munich-Hong Kong Flight To A350

I’m sure every single airline operating the A380 has operated it to Hong Kong at some point. Many…
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March 27, 2019

BOOKED: JAL Business Class, Cathay Pacific First Class

There are many good uses of miles. One thing I like is to buy miles during a promotion,…
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March 18, 2019

FINALLY: British Airways Reveals Industry-Leading Business Class Product

I love the trend that airlines are moving towards higher-end, more space-efficient, more private business class seats. A…
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March 12, 2019

Qatar Airways’ New Economy Class Looks A Bit Familiar…

As you’d expect for a 17-year-old traveller critiquing premium travel, pretentiousness and I go hand in hand. As…
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March 5, 2019

Air Belgium Wants To Lose More Money, Restarts Flights To Hong Kong

While I love when new airlines add flights to Hong Kong (since it gives me more choices personally),…
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February 17, 2019

Hong Kong Airlines Ends Subpar Auckland Service

Hong Kong Airlines has long been investing in their hard product, and they’ve been getting better and better.…
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February 11, 2019

The New Turkish Airlines Lounge In Bangkok

Thai Airways has a massive hub in Bangkok, and their ground services are definitely unique. They have an…
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February 6, 2019

What Is Thai Airways’ 777 Business Class Like? (Hint: I Wasn’t Expecting It To Be So Bad)

Hello from Bangkok! I’m here for a quick getaway after lots of senior year work. While I’m certainly…
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February 2, 2019

Review: EVA Air 787 Business Class (TPE-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of EVA Air's 787 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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January 25, 2019

Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, Taipei Airport (TPE)

A review of Singapore Airlines' SilverKris lounge in Taipei, featuring their seating, food and beverage, facilities, and more.
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January 23, 2019

Review: EVA Air The Infinity Lounge, Taipei Airport (TPE)

A review of EVA Air's (disappointing) flagship Infinity lounge in Taipei, featuring their seating, food and beverage, facilities, and more.
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January 8, 2019

Review: EVA Air A330 Business Class (HKG-TPE)

An aviation expert's detailed review of EVA Air's A330 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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January 3, 2019

Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, Hong Kong Airport (HKG)

A review of Singapore Airlines' SilverKris lounge at Hong Kong Airport, featuring their seating, food and beverage, facilities, and more.
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January 3, 2019

Trip Report Introduction: 5 Stars ForEVA

Yeah, I get it, punny title, har har, jokes, it’s lame. Moving on… Over the past years I’ve…
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