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June 27, 2016

Cathay Pacific’s A350 New Business Class

When on the way to Taipei, my A350 was eaten and replaced by a 777-200 with the regional…
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June 26, 2016

Seven Reasons To Love The New Pier Lounge Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific’s opened their latest lounge, and in my A350 fiasco yesterday (which is, apparently, still stuck in Manila),…
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June 24, 2016

Spoiler Alert…

My A350 is now a 777-200. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-200 Business Class Better luck on Sunday!
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June 24, 2016

My Travel Season This Summer

While you guys have heard about my year, this is the first travel year I’ve had where I’ve…
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June 19, 2016

Review: Cathay Pacific A330 Business Class (HKG-KIX)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Cathay Pacific's A330 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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June 5, 2016

Review: Dragonair G16 Lounge Hong Kong Airport

A review of Dragonair's G16 lounge at Hong Kong Airport, located above gates 15-19 and open to Oneworld passengers.
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June 4, 2016

Introduction: B(r)oken on Cathay Pacific

This is a trip report that I hope isn’t going to take too long. It consisted of a…
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June 4, 2016

Cathay Pacific A350 Interiors Revealed, Rumours Confirmed

Cathay Pacific’s first A350 has got to Hong Kong, and there’s been a lot of buzz on what…
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June 4, 2016

Review: Cathay Pacific A330 Economy Class (KUL-HKG)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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June 3, 2016

Review: The Boulevard by St. Giles (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Introduction: To Grub Steaks and Getting CX’d (Twice) SkyTeam Lounge Hong Kong Hong Kong Airport Midfield Terminal Korean…
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June 2, 2016

Review: Cathay Pacific A330 Economy Class (HKG-KUL)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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June 2, 2016

Review: Korean Air 747-400 Business Class (ICN-HKG)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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May 28, 2016

BREAKING: Cathay Pacific Leaks A350 Economy Class Through Instagram

Cathay Pacific has leaked their Airbus A350 economy class to the general public through Instagram last night. A photo…
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May 27, 2016

Review: Korean Air 777 Business Class (YVR-ICN)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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May 27, 2016

Cathay Pacific’s New Dining

Recently, I flew Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur. I’m glad to say that I’ve finally…
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May 27, 2016

Updates on Cathay Pacific

Hello from exams week. I’m taking a break off exams for a bit, as it’s Friday and I…
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May 13, 2016

Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Vancouver

Introduction: To Grub Steaks and Getting CX’d (Twice) SkyTeam Lounge Hong Kong Hong Kong Airport Midfield Terminal Korean…
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May 6, 2016

British Airways Makes Emotional Video for 80th Hong Kong Flight Anniversary

British Airways recently celebrated 80 years of flying to Hong Kong. Indeed, the city has played a huge…
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April 26, 2016

Review: Westin Wall Center Vancouver Airport (Vancouver, Canada)

Introduction: To Grub Steaks and Getting CX’d (Twice) SkyTeam Lounge Hong Kong Hong Kong Airport Midfield Terminal Korean…
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April 23, 2016

Cathay Pacific to Introduce WiFi on A350s

A lot of hype has been going on here about Cathay Pacific’s A350s. This has included some (hopefully)…
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