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January 27, 2017

Is Hong Kong Airlines Really Not The Best Option To Get To Vancouver?

As Jason pointed out, Hong Kong Airlines is launching flights from Hong Kong to Vancouver. The fares go…
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January 27, 2017

Review: Cathay Dragon A320 Economy Class (XMN-HKG)

A review of now-defunct Cathay Dragon's A320 economy class, which used an aptly named "Dragonfly" seat designed by Zodiac Aerospace.
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January 26, 2017

Review: Hakka Capital Hot Springs Resort (Fujian, China)

Introduction: Too Low for a Tulou Cathay Dragon 602 A320 Economy Class Hong Kong to Xiamen Barkla Concept…
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January 22, 2017

4 New Products I’m Tempted To Try This Year

At the Young Travelers of Hong Kong, we also try and make an effort to be as diverse…
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January 17, 2017

Etihad Offering ~HK$16,500 Business Class Flights to London This Summer

While my mom makes me fly direct (for now) as I haven’t been going abroad alone for long,…
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January 17, 2017

The Future of Cathay Pacific’s Economy Class

After Cathay’s announcement that they would be cramming more seats aboard their Boeing 777’s in Economy, rumours have…
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January 13, 2017

Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge Newark

In 2013, Cathay Pacific launched a flight from Hong Kong to Newark, complementing the four existing daily services…
byJason
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January 12, 2017

The Best Seats in Cathay Pacific’s A350 Business Class

Six months ago I flew Cathay Pacific’s A350 from Taipei to Hong Kong. Personally I had a great flight, and…
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a building with red lanterns
January 11, 2017

Review: Fuxinglou Tulou Yunshuiyao (Fujian, China)

Introduction: Too Low for a Tulou Cathay Dragon 602 A320 Economy Class Hong Kong to Xiamen Barkla Concept…
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December 31, 2016

The Young Travelers’ “Best” and “Worst” Travel of 2016

Happy new year, guys! I can’t believe I’m into my fourth year of writing, and while life has…
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December 31, 2016

Cathay Pacific and Air Canada Get Into Bed Together, But Hong Kong Airlines Is The One That’s Screwed

Cathay Pacific has announced a brand new partnership with Air Canada. As part of the new deal, Cathay will…
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December 30, 2016

Who Does Cathay Pacific Want To Be As A Brand? Social Media Manager Dennis Owen Explains!

Many people may feel that we give Cathay Pacific unfair criticism here at Young Travelers of Hong Kong.…
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December 29, 2016

Review: Barkla Concept Hotel (Xiamen, China)

A review of the hole-in-the-wall Barkla Concept Hotel, located in Xiamen's Siming district, 15 minutes from the city center's ferry terminal.
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December 25, 2016

A Follow Up on Cathay’s Not-So Holly Jolly Christmas

Yesterday, Alvin posted about a snowstorm at Sapporo which has stranded thousands of Cathay Pacific passengers. The situation…
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December 23, 2016

It Wasn’t A Holly Jolly Christmas for Cathay Pacific…

As of this morning, Sapporo Airport has been hit by a blizzard, affecting 143 flights, including a Cathay…
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December 21, 2016

What Are My Thoughts On Cathay Pacific’s Regional Business Class?

A few days ago Jason wrote a post entitled “Is Cathay’s Regional Business Class That Bad?“. His points are…
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December 20, 2016

Review: Cathay Dragon A320 Economy Class (HKG-XMN)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Cathay Dragon's A320 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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December 19, 2016

Introduction: Too Low For A Tulou

As I briefly explained during my time in Myanmar last year, our school brings us on trips all…
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December 17, 2016

Fire at Hong Kong Airport Midfield Concourse

A fire broke out last night at Hong Kong Airport’s Midfield Concourse at 9:50 PM last night. The fire…
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December 10, 2016

United Debuts 777-300ER On San Francisco to Hong Kong Route: Farewell, Dismal 747s

United has long offered pretty crap products to Hong Kong. For a long time, all they could offer…
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