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July 1, 2017

What Is The U-Fly Alliance?

When taxiing at Hong Kong Airport in April, I came across an HK Express plane with a U-Fly…
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June 30, 2017

How To Know Which Product You’re Getting On A Cathay Pacific Flight

This is largely intended to be a guiding post for those who are planning to travel on Cathay…
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June 29, 2017

Should You Book Your Flight Based On Time Schedule? If Yes, How?

My parents have had a rather rigid set of rules when it comes to picking flights based on…
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June 26, 2017

I Got A Technology Upgrade!

In February I wrote about the nine travel essentials that I have with me at all times. I’m…
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June 23, 2017

My New And Extensive Flight Seat Selection Thought Process

Last October I wrote a post titled “My Flight Seat Preference“, where I outlined where in the cabin…
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June 21, 2017

Review: Cathay Dragon A321 Economy Class (HKG-HAK)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Cathay Dragon's A321 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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June 21, 2017

Frankfurt To Hong Kong Will No Longer Be Operated By An A380

Last week I wrote about how Lufthansa was transferring five A380s to Munich due to turbulent relations with…
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June 21, 2017

The Skytrax 2017 Overall Winners: My Thoughts – Premium Economy and Economy Class Winners

Yesterday I shared my thoughts on the reveal of this year’s new Skytrax overall winners, as well as…
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June 21, 2017

WOW: ~HK$16,000 Business Class Fares To The U.S.

American Airlines is an airline that I’ve wanted to try for long. As much as people rag on…
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June 21, 2017

The Skytrax 2017 Overall Winners: My Thoughts – Business Class Winners

Earlier I covered some of the overall winners that were given out at the Skytrax 2017 airline awards…
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June 20, 2017

The Skytrax 2017 Overall Winners: My Thoughts – Part 1

Skytrax is one of the world’s most trusted rating systems, to the point where all airline standards are…
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June 20, 2017

Finnair Cuts Free WiFi In Business Class

I’m not sure when this was released, as Finnair has kept incredibly quiet about this, to the point…
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June 17, 2017

WTF: China Eastern’s Asinine Compensation For Killing A Dog – And More!

A three-year-old dog has died in the hands of China Eastern, whose job was to transport it between…
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June 17, 2017

British Airways Will Go On Strike This July

I’ve never understood the logistics of a strike. While I know that Lufthansa has a strike every now…
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June 16, 2017

The Single Airline Product That I’d Love To Try

Here at Young Travelers of Hong Kong, we’re committed to helping travelers make the best travel choices, especially…
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June 14, 2017

Why Hong Kong Will Get A New A380 Route

Hong Kong is a pretty strong A380 market, with A380s operating to Hong Kong from London, Frankfurt, Singapore,…
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June 12, 2017

SNEAK PEEK: What’s The Banyan Tree Macau Reserve Pool Villa Like?

Back in May 2016, I was comped a stay at one of Banyan Tree’s Reserve Pool Villas. While…
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June 11, 2017

WAIT: HOW MUCH Is Swiss’ Throne Seat Pricing?!?

In February, Swiss started charging for throne seats on their flights in business class. I don’t know how…
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June 10, 2017

A Quick Guide To Planespotting At Hong Kong Airport

While I’m more of an airline product guru, I take passion in aircraft and aerodynamics as well. I…
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June 7, 2017

WAIT WHAT: Cathay Dragon Flight Turns Around With Passengers Because Captain Forgot To Load A Map?

I’ve found rather interesting news on the internet, but nothing as interesting as this. During a Cathay Dragon…
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