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September 2, 2016

Review: Swiss Arrivals Lounge Zurich

Swiss has a quaint little arrivals lounge in Zurich. Apart from what's stated in the review, the lounge also has showers and bedroom suites.
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September 1, 2016

Cathay Pacific’s First A350 Gatwick Flight Is About To Depart

At Young Travelers of Hong Kong, we’ve largely covered the Cathay Pacific A350. From when it was first…
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August 31, 2016

Another New Airline Packed for 2017

As part of my flying to Geneva next January, I’ll be flying the Swiss 777-300ER through Zurich once again,…
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August 31, 2016

Review: Swiss 777 Business Class (HKG-ZRH)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Swiss' 777 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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August 30, 2016

One Small Change for the Young Travelers of Hong Kong

Today marks a turnaround in Young Travelers of Hong Kong. Long time writer Jason has joined since the Hong Kong…
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August 29, 2016

Review: United Club Hong Kong

This post reviews the newly-reopened United Club at Hong Kong Airport, detailing its layout, seating, and amenities.
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August 28, 2016

Review: Plaza Premium East Lounge Hong Kong

Introduction Virgin Atlantic 207 787-9 Economy Class Hong Kong to London Heathrow Swissport Lounge London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic…
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August 28, 2016

Cathay Pacific May Go Ten Abreast in Economy

Cathay Pacific is not having a good year. Having recently announced their (sort of) abysmal financial results with…
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August 27, 2016

Review: Virgin Atlantic 787 Premium Class (LHR-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Virgin Atlantic's 787 Premium class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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August 27, 2016

Review: Cathay Dragon Old A320 Economy Class (HKG-KWL)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Cathay Dragon's old A320, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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August 27, 2016

Review: Swissport Lounge London Heathrow

Introduction Virgin Atlantic 207 787-9 Economy Class Hong Kong to London Heathrow Swissport Lounge London Heathrow Virgin Atlantic…
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August 26, 2016

How To Get To Athens In Business Class?

In Zermatt, Switzerland, we met a really adorable Greek couple that looked after us during our stay, particularly…
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August 26, 2016

Review: Virgin Atlantic 787 Economy Class (HKG-LHR)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Virgin Atlantic's 787 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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August 26, 2016

Introduction: London to Zurich via Hong Kong

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

Review: Finnair A350 Business Class (HEL-BKK)

Introduction Finnair 90 A350-900 Business Class Bangkok to Helsinki Finnair 833 A321 Business Class Helsinki to London Heathrow…
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August 23, 2016

Which Lounge to Use Before A OneWorld Business Class Flight From Hong Kong?

While there’s a lot I need to learn about airlines, I’m one of the best people to ask…
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August 22, 2016

ANA Starts 787-9 Service to Hong Kong

While ANA’s leaving times have never suited me, I’ve always been intrigued in their product. They’re part of…
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August 21, 2016

British Airways Leaks New A350 Product

British Airways has long has a pretty bad hard product. British Airways Airbus A380-800 Business Class Well, according…
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August 18, 2016

Cathay Pacific Generously Adds Baggage Allowance

Cathay Pacific has long had ridiculous baggage policies. For a long time, economy has had a baggage allowance of…
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August 15, 2016

Sub-HK$6,000 Fares to London Gatwick on Cathay Pacific A350 Over Christmas

Cathay Pacific is currently starting to offer HK$5,975 introductory fares to London Gatwick over the Christmas period. Via…
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