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June 29, 2018

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

An aviation expert's detailed review of Virgin Atlantic's 787 Upper Class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byAlvin
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June 29, 2018

Introduction: Spending The Night With A Virgin

(If you’ve stumbled upon this travel blog for the first time, I’m quoting the fabulous purser’s announcement verbatim…
byAlvin
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June 28, 2018

Three Reasons To Pick An Exit Row Bulkhead Seat In Economy

I’ve been involved in a ton of premium travel lately, so it’s always somewhat of a hit when…
byAlvin
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June 26, 2018

What Are Herringbone Seats Like?

The first fully flat bed I’d ever sat in as a child was one of a Cathay Pacific…
byAlvin
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June 23, 2018

Don’t Make The Same Mistake I Did With The Heathrow Express

This morning I landed at London Heathrow after sampling Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic’s 787. I spent a…
byAlvin
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June 23, 2018

What Is Virgin Atlantic’s 787 Upper Class Like?

Hello from London! I just had the chance to try Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class product from Hong Kong…
byAlvin
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June 22, 2018

I Don’t Get It: What’s The Point Of Hotel Online Check-In?

I’m a sucker for practicality, and I spent the majority of my day online. That’s where all of…
byAlvin
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June 21, 2018

Review: Finnair A350 Business Class (HEL-HKG)

A review of Finnair's A350 business class from Helsinki to Hong Kong, detailing the seat, food and beverages, service, and more.
byJason
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June 21, 2018

Cathay Pacific Rolls Out New Meal Service Procedure

Cathay Pacific is currently celebrating its first A350-1000 arrival in Toulouse, and just a couple of days ago…
byAlvin
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June 19, 2018

DANG: Cathay Pacific’s New Economy Class Seats

Cathay Pacific is about to fly their A350-1000 to Hong Kong, which will arrive Hong Kong tomorrow and…
byAlvin
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June 18, 2018

This First Class Experience Costs Less Than A Snickers Bar: Is Hong Kong MTR’s East Rail Line First Class Worth It?

The East Rail Line on Hong Kong's MTR system has a first class cabin. How does it compare to first class cabins on the world's leading airlines?
byAlvin
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June 17, 2018

5 Outstanding Business Class Products I Really Want To Try

A couple of weeks ago I shared the 5 business class products that I’d like to try because…
byAlvin
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June 17, 2018

SAS Will Now Fly From Hong Kong To Copenhagen

I’ve always wanted to try SAS, which is a Swedish airline operating hubs out of Stockholm, Oslo, and…
byAlvin
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June 12, 2018

Will Virgin Atlantic Change Their Upper Class Seat For Good?

Boeing has been having some tough times with the 787, so some of these planes have been grounded,…
byAlvin
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June 9, 2018

A Neo Way To Get To Italy For Under HK$10,000

I’m always in support of smaller players in the market, even when their business model is terrible. While…
byAlvin
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June 6, 2018

My Experience Contacting Three Airlines: What’s The Best Way?

Before a flight, there are many issues that may arise which require you to contact the airline –…
byEthan
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June 3, 2018

My Thoughts On Air Belgium

In February we heard about a new airline named Air Belgium, which planned to restart operations in 2016…
byAlvin
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June 2, 2018

Fly Business Class To Brussels For The Price Of Premium Economy

This took me by surprise this morning, as Air Belgium is launching their first flight from Brussels Charleroi…
byAlvin
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June 1, 2018

A Guide To Virgin Atlantic’s 787 Premium Class

Virgin Atlantic has an exclusively longhaul network, and they have more 787s than any other aircraft in their…
byAlvin
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May 31, 2018

The World’s First 777 Will Be Retired Today

The world's first 777 was built in 1994, and after Boeing flew it, it was handed to Cathay Pacific. The airframe was retired in May 2018.
byAlvin
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