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October 16, 2016

Review: The Qantas Lounge Hong Kong

A review of the Qantas Lounge at Hong Kong Airport, which features showers, a bar, barista coffee, and even a-la-carte dining.
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October 9, 2016

Introduction: Night of the Lounges

After our last trip to Taipei, my fondest memories probably weren’t focused on the actual destination, though my…
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October 9, 2016

RIP Cathay Pacific 747

Last Saturday I wrote about Cathay Pacific retiring their 747s. While I’m sad to see them go, it’s…
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October 9, 2016

Review: Swiss 777 Business Class (ZRH-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Swiss' 777 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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October 9, 2016

Confusing: Swiss Refurbishes A340 Aircraft with New Interiors

While Hong Kong is part of Swiss’ all new 777-300ER network, a lot of longhaul aircraft that Swiss…
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October 8, 2016

Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge Zurich Airport Terminal E (ZRH)

Introduction Virgin Atlantic 207 787-9 Economy Class Hong Kong to London Heathrow Swissport Lounge London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic…
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October 4, 2016

Fascinating Review of Hong Kong Airlines’ New Gold Coast Service

I’ve talked pretty extensively about Hong Kong Airlines’ new Gold Coast service, and found it to be pretty…
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October 4, 2016

Review: Swiss Senator Lounge Terminal A

Introduction Virgin Atlantic 207 787-9 Economy Class Hong Kong to London Heathrow Swissport Lounge London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic…
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October 3, 2016

Review: Hotel Baur au Lac (Zurich, Switzerland)

While I was skeptical about the first two accommodations we were staying in, I was really looking forward…
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October 2, 2016

Cathay Pacific Going 10-Abreast on their 777s

Cathay Pacific has long had one of my favourite economy products. While I have listed improvements for their…
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October 1, 2016

Cathay Pacific Retires Last 747

Cathay Pacific’s 747 has been one of the aircraft I always flew as a child. The last time…
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September 30, 2016

Review: Touring the Hotel Schynige Platte (Wilderswil, Switzerland)

Introduction Virgin Atlantic 207 787-9 Economy Class Hong Kong to London Heathrow Swissport Lounge London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic…
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September 25, 2016

Marriott and Starwood Tie the Knot…Any Guest Writers Want To Help Me Cover This?

I’ve been pretty busy working the past few days, but that doesn’t take me way out of the…
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September 24, 2016

Consistent ~HK$26,600 Fares to London on Swiss Until The End of the Schedule

While Swiss’s business class fares to Zurich are obscene sometimes, they can sometimes have comparatively better fares to…
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September 19, 2016

Review: Hotel Victoria Jungfraujoch (Interlaken, Switzerland)

Introduction Virgin Atlantic 207 787-9 Economy Class Hong Kong to London Heathrow Swissport Lounge London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic…
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September 18, 2016

Cathay Pacific’s A330 Regional Business Class

Earlier today I wrapped up a really short trip to Taipei. While the flight there was something I’d…
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September 18, 2016

The Best Reaction I’ve Ever Had To Taking Pictures At A Lounge

Hello from home after a really short trip to Taipei! I’m sorry about the lack of posts, since…
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September 7, 2016

Cathay Pacific’s A350 Business Class Headrests

Earlier this year I flew Cathay Pacific’s new A350 from Taipei to Hong Kong. I felt like the…
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September 6, 2016

Review: Glacier Express First Class Zermatt to Andermatt

Introduction Virgin Atlantic 207 787-9 Economy Class Hong Kong to London Heathrow Swissport Lounge London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic…
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September 3, 2016

Rwandair Takes Delivery of First A330: Emirates, Look Out

After the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, the Rwandan government scrambled to create a new means of transportation for people…
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