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August 1, 2018

Review: JetBlue A320 Economy Class (JFK-MSY)

An aviation expert's detailed review of JetBlue's A320 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byJason
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July 28, 2018

Korean Air’s 747-8 First Class Seat In 10 Pictures

Yesterday I detailed how I managed to “charter” the nose of a Korean Air 747-8 out for our…
byAlvin
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July 27, 2018

SO COOL: How Our Family Scored A 747 First Class Cabin To Ourselves On Business Class Tickets!

Earlier today I mentioned that I booked business class flying from Hong Kong to Seoul Incheon. I was…
byAlvin
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July 27, 2018

What Is Korean Air’s 747-8 Business Class Like?

Hello from Seoul! Today I flew Korean Air’s 747-8 from Hong Kong to Seoul Incheon. I can’t even…
byAlvin
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July 25, 2018

What’s It Like To Fly Cathay Pacific’s One-Stop Service to New York?

I recently had the chance to fly on Cathay Pacific’s service from Hong Kong to Vancouver to New…
byJason
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July 22, 2018

Cathay Pacific Starts Flights To Seattle

A month ago Delta announced that they would cease flights to Hong Kong. A long time ago I…
byAlvin
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July 18, 2018

Skytrax 2018 Awards Announced – Here We Go Again

I’ve never put too much weight into Skytrax ratings. They’re mainly based on votes from people who have…
byAlvin
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July 17, 2018

Thai Airways Introduces Yet Another Business Class Product

Thai Airways currently has more different business class products than any other airline. Their A330s, 747s, and select…
byAlvin
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July 16, 2018

There’s A Pet In The Business Class Cabin!

I’ve flown countless flights over the past few years, but this is a first for me. I’m slated…
byAlvin
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July 16, 2018

Emirates Reduces Flights Out Of Dubai For Runway Upgrade

Emirates operates out of one of the world’s largest hubs, Dubai International Airport. While I’ve never been, I…
byAlvin
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July 11, 2018

Review: L7 Hotel Myeongdong (Seoul, South Korea)

Last year, I took a trip to Seoul. Unfortunately, it was cut short by a last-minute family emergency.…
byJason
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July 9, 2018

Shenzhen Airlines Will Launch Flights Between Shenzhen and London

I’m a frequenter between Hong Kong and London, and plan to find the best premium economy product between…
byAlvin
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July 8, 2018

Austrian Will Stop Flying To Hong Kong

In 2016, Austrian launched a direct, five-times-weekly flight from Hong Kong to Vienna. This was the fourth route…
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July 4, 2018

Korean Air’s Interesting Premium Arrivals Service

As competition for premium air travel continues to get stiffer, airlines are trying to tailor the ground experience…
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July 3, 2018

Review: Cathay Pacific A330 Economy Class (HKG-ICN) – How Is Cathay’s Redeye Service?

An aviation expert's review of Cathay Pacific's A330 economy on a shorthaul redeye, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byJason
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July 2, 2018

Review: Virgin Atlantic 787 Economy Class (LHR-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Virgin Atlantic's 787 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byAlvin
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July 2, 2018

Cathay Pacific Resumes In-Town Check-In For US Flights; Introduces New Powder Restrictions

Late last year, Cathay Pacific suspended in-town check-in services for travellers heading to the United States in order…
byJason
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July 1, 2018

Review: Conrad London St. James – Grand Deluxe Room (London, England UK)

A review of the beautiful, city-center, 256-room Conrad London St. James, where I stayed in a Grand Deluxe Room.
byAlvin
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July 1, 2018

WAIT: Qatar Airways’ Bangkok Lounge Is Closed Already?

This one shocked me when I got a few messages in caps from Jason this morning (I’d probably…
byAlvin
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June 30, 2018

Review: Virgin Atlantic Revivals Lounge, London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

A review of Virgin Atlantic's Revivals Lounge at London Heathrow Airport, available to those arriving on Virgin/Delta flights in the morning.
byAlvin
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