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December 19, 2017

Review: China Southern A320 Economy Class (KMG-LJG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of China Southern's A320 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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December 18, 2017

ACT FAST: Hong Kong to North America from ~HK$2250

ACT QUICKLY! Cathay Pacific has recently published a limited fare sale for flights from Hong Kong to San…
byJason
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December 16, 2017

Review: China Southern A320 Economy Class (SZX-KMG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of China Southern's A320 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byAlvin
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December 13, 2017

Introduction: I’m Kunming To Yunnan

While it’s gratifying that 2017 is finally ending, my backlog of work extends that of this travel blog. It’s…
byAlvin
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December 13, 2017

Review: Thai Airways 747 Business Class (BKK-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Thai Airways' 747 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byAlvin
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December 6, 2017

Flying The World’s Tightest A330 On Cebu Pacific

Greetings from Hong Kong, where I’ll be staying until February! I was hurled right back into a load…
byAlvin
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November 29, 2017

Trivia On A Plane! Cebu Pacific A320 Economy Class In 7 Pictures

This morning I had the privilege of flying Cebu Pacific from Hong Kong to Manila. I’m in Pinamalayan,…
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November 28, 2017

Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Concourse C West, Bangkok Airport (BKK)

A review of one of Thai Airways' many (not great) lounges at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, including seating, F&B, and other facilities.
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November 21, 2017

Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Concourse C East, Bangkok Airport (BKK)

A review of one of Thai Airways' many (not great) lounges at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, including seating, F&B, and other facilities.
byAlvin
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November 21, 2017

Next Up: 9-Abreast Economy Class On An A330!

First of all, I apologise for the lack of posts lately. I understand I have a few trip…
byAlvin
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November 19, 2017

What Is Cathay Pacific’s A350 Premium Economy Like?

Hello! I’m back after a school-induced hiatus. I flew Cathay Pacific’s new A350 back from Newark in Premium…
byJason
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November 10, 2017

Review: EVA Air Lounge, Bangkok Airport (BKK)

A review of EVA Air's outstation lounge at BKK, open to all Star Alliance passengers with lounge access, including Thai Airways passengers.
byAlvin
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November 10, 2017

Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Concourse E, Bangkok Airport (BKK)

A review of one of Thai's many not-great lounges at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, detailing the seating, F&B and other facilities.
byAlvin
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November 4, 2017

~HK$4,600 For 8 Hours In Cathay Pacific Business Class During Christmastime? Yes Please!

For full disclosure, this fare doesn’t originate in Hong Kong, so not everyone will be able to take…
byAlvin
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November 1, 2017

My Thoughts On Singapore Airlines’ Leaked A380 Suites Class

In commercial aviation today, the most anticipated product unveilings are Singapore Airlines’ new A380 products, and Emirates’ new…
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October 28, 2017

Always Keep Your Luggage Tags With You When Traveling Domestically Within China

I noticed something very interesting when traveling domestically within China over the past week. Yesterday I got home…
byAlvin
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October 28, 2017

Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, Bangkok Airport (BKK)

A review of Singapore Airlines' SilverKris lounge in Bangkok, open to all Star Alliance passengers (including Thai Airways').
byAlvin
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October 25, 2017

Cathay Pacific Suspends In-Town Check-in For Flights To The U.S.

I’m in China right now, a country that holds some of the most asinine policies that make travel…
byAlvin
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October 23, 2017

Review: Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge Concourse D, Bangkok Airport (BKK)

A review of Thai Airways' largest business class lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, complete with its own spa.
byAlvin
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October 21, 2017

China Southern A320 Economy Class In 10 Pictures

This morning I had the chance to fly from Shenzhen to Kunming to Lijiang in China Southern’s A320…
byAlvin
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