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February 9, 2026

BOOKED: ANA Premium Economy, Air New Zealand Premium Economy, And More!

I booked a few flights that I'll be reviewing, including Air New Zealand and ANA premium economy, Cathay Pacific economy class, and more.
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February 7, 2026

Trip Report Introduction: A350ing Home For Christmas

An introduction of my trip report featuring British Airways and Japan Airlines' A350 premium economy, Greater Bay Airlines' Premium, and more.
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February 6, 2026

Review: Finnair A350 Economy Class, Premium Seat (HEL-LHR)

A review of Finnair's A350 economy class on an intra-Europe flight, where I paid extra to sit in one of their premium economy seats.
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February 6, 2026

Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Helsinki (HEL)

A review of the 445 sq. m Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki Airport, accessible to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders.
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February 6, 2026

Review: Finnair A350 Premium Economy (PVG-HEL)

A review of Finnair's A350 premium economy on the 14h 15m flight from Shanghai to Helsinki, detailing the seat, amenities, catering, and more.
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February 5, 2026

Cathay Pacific’s Regional Business Class Showdown: 777/A330 vs. A321neo

Cathay Pacific has two different regional business class products – one on their 777/A330, and one on their A321neo. Which is better?
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February 4, 2026

Cathay Pacific Introduces New Regional Business Class: Yay, This Looks Nice!

Cathay Pacific recently revealed their new lie-flat regional business class product, due to start flying on A330s and A330neos from 2026.
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February 3, 2026

Review: No. 170 VIP Lounge, Shanghai Pudong T2 (PVG)

A review of the No. 170 lounge at Shanghai PVG Airport, a Plaza Premium-affiliated lounge open to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders.
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February 3, 2026

Review: Cathay Pacific Refreshed A330 Regional Business Class (HKG-PVG)

A review of Cathay Pacific business class from Hong Kong to Shanghai, featuring their refreshed seat with new upholstery and USB-C charging.
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February 2, 2026

Review: Cathay Pacific The Bridge Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG) [2025]

A review of Cathay Pacific's The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong Airport, which re-opened after a refurbishment in 2024.
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January 30, 2026

The Best Business Class Flights You Can Find Intra-Europe (And How To Fly Them)

European business class is generally uninspiring, consisting of business class with a blocked middle seat. These experiences offer much more.
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January 29, 2026

Review: Aer Lingus A321XLR AerSpace (LHR-DUB)

Aer Lingus operates a few flights around Europe with their longhaul narrowbody product. Here's my review of one such flight.
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January 26, 2026

A Comically Frustrating Travel Day That Every Aviation Blogger Can Relate To Once In A While

I’m flying to Dublin to attend a couple of Dublin Aviation Week events, and had a bit of…
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January 21, 2026

Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG) [2025]

Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT I want to give this lounge a higher rating, especially because it used…
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January 16, 2026

Tips On Redeeming Miles To Fly Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines is notoriously stingy with their partner award space. There are some ways to increase your chances, though.
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January 13, 2026

Review: Cathay Pacific The Wing Business Class Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG) [2025]

A review of Cathay Pacific's The Wing lounge at Hong Kong Airport, the airline's tertiary lounge at their hub airport.
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January 8, 2026

What Is A Taxi-In Delay?

While many are familiar with departure delays and ground holds, taxi-in delays can be the most frustrating. Here's what it is.
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January 7, 2026

Review: China Eastern A330 Economy Class (PVG-SZX)

A review of China Eastern's A330 economy flight on the domestic shuttle from Shanghai to Shenzhen, one of 25 daily flights on the route.
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January 7, 2026

Does Japan Airlines Have The World’s Best Premium Economy Class?

I've previously crowned Qantas' premium economy the world's best. Japan Airlines gives Qantas a run for its money, but how does it compare?
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January 6, 2026

Greater Bay Airlines’ Premium: Hey, This Is Polished

I flew Greater Bay Airlines' brand-new Premium class from Hong Kong to Tokyo. Here are my first impressions of this surprisingly polished product.
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