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December 8, 2016

Is Cathay Pacific’s Business Class Catering That Bad?

It appears as if everyone and their mums hate Cathay Pacific’s Business Class catering. Need any proof? Just…
byJason
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December 4, 2016

Review: Cathay Pacific The Arrival Lounge Hong Kong

A review of Cathay Pacific's now-closed "The Arrival" lounge at Hong Kong, which used to offer a little post-flight rest stop for travelers.
byAlvin
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December 3, 2016

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

A review of Cathay Pacific's regional business onboard their A330, on the short one-hour hop between Taipei and Hong Kong.
byAlvin
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November 30, 2016

Cathay Pacific Premium Economy: How Has It Changed?

A week ago, I flew from New York to Hong Kong in Cathay Pacific’s Premium Economy and had an…
byJason
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November 29, 2016

Taiwanese Airline TransAsia Ceases Operations

Jason and I have long been intrigued in Taiwanese airline TransAsia, which operated flights from Taipei to various…
byAlvin
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a room with a table and chairs
November 29, 2016

Review: Plaza Premium Airport Experience Zone Taipei Taoyuan

The Plaza Premium Airport Experience Zone is a unique lounge-like area with workspaces at Taipei Airport. I had the chance to check it out.
byAlvin
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November 29, 2016

ON HOLD: Singapore Airlines and British Airways Premium Economy!

While I’ve loved trying lots of business class products in the past few years (including Thai, Korean Air,…
byAlvin
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November 25, 2016

My Options to London This Summer

Last summer, I went to London as part of a summer camp, and had a blast. My initial…
byAlvin
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November 22, 2016

R.I.P. Dragonair, Welcome Cathay Dragon

I’ll keep this brief because of the work I need to get done, but as of yesterday, November…
byAlvin
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a room with two beds
November 22, 2016

Review: W Taipei (Taipei, Taiwan)

A review of the chic-yet-practical, 405-room W Taipei, where I stayed in a Wonderful Room. Details the room, the hotel facilities, and more.
byAlvin
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November 13, 2016

5 Pictures of Dragonair A320 Economy Class

Nihao from Xiamen! Today I flew from Hong Kong to Xiamen on Dragonair’s A320 (I’d call it Cathay Dragon,…
byAlvin
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November 6, 2016

Next Up: Cathay Dragon A320 Economy Class!

So far I think I have a rather good understanding of the Cathay Pacific Group’s offerings. I’ve done…
byAlvin
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October 31, 2016

My New Dream Itinerary

Now that we’ve discovered cheaper airfares and my mom’s willing to fly new airlines, there are more ways…
byAlvin
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a room with couches and a coffee table
October 30, 2016

Review: Cathay Pacific The Bridge Lounge Hong Kong

A review of Cathay Pacific's "The Bridge" lounge in Hong Kong, one of many at the airport. This lounge closed after the COVID-19 pandemic.
byAlvin
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October 29, 2016

Cathay Pacific To Start Flying A350 to Tel Aviv

While I have had my fair shares of criticism regarding Cathay Pacific, you can’t deny that they have…
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October 28, 2016

Review: Cathay Pacific The Wing Business Lounge Hong Kong

Introduction The Qantas Lounge Hong Kong Cathay Pacific The Cabin Lounge Hong Kong Cathay Pacific The Wing Business…
byAlvin
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October 25, 2016

Swiss Introduces Paid A-La-Carte Dining in Economy

After my flights with Swiss last July, they’ve constantly intrigued me. Their business brand is quirky, their actual…
byAlvin
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October 23, 2016

My Flight Seat Preference

Today I found an interesting discussion on Lonely Planet on which side of the plane was preferable. While…
byAlvin
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a room with chairs and tables
October 21, 2016

Review: Cathay Pacific The Cabin Lounge Hong Kong

While I’d want to hang at the newer lounges at Hong Kong, I decided to quickly picture tour…
byAlvin
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October 16, 2016

Cathay Pacific’s New Premium Cabin Award Tiers

While these days I’m mostly focused on cheap business class award tickets, my parents mainly use Asia Miles…
byAlvin
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