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February 12, 2016

I’m Booked! Swiss Business Class for…

When my mom suggested a Switzerland trip, I immediately went crazy with sub-HK$29,000 fares that my mom accepts…
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February 11, 2016

The Best Seats on Korean Air 777-200ER Business Class

As you guys all know by now, Korean Air’s business/prestige class coloured me very impressed. I don’t really have…
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February 10, 2016

Korean Air Business Class: The Good, The Weird and The Amazing

Hello from 200 miles out of Vancouver! I’m typing this from Korean Air’s older Prestige Sleeper business class…
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February 8, 2016

Cathay Pacific Announces Initial A350 Routes

While there’s been a little bit of heat regarding Cathay Pacific’s leaked new A350 interiors, I’ve still been…
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February 8, 2016

Dragonair/Cathay Dragon A330 vs. A321 Economy Class – Which Is Better?

Happy new year from Hong Kong, where it hasn’t been more beautiful in more than a year! I’m…
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February 5, 2016

Dragonair Rebrands as Cathay Dragon

I’m sorry if I’m really late posting this, but I had a lot to do this week. Consistently…
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February 5, 2016

Hong Kong Airlines’ Impressive Load To The Gold Coast

I’ve been very fascinated in Hong Kong Airlines’ business model. While I haven’t flown with them since 2013,…
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February 2, 2016

Review: Thai Airways Old A330 Economy Class (BKK-HKG)

Introduction Thai Airways 629 A330-300 Economy Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dusit Princess Srinakarin Bangkok Thai Airways…
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February 1, 2016

The Nine Products I’m Reviewing in 2016

While there’s been many posts about what I want to try in 2016, I’ve never actually gone down…
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January 29, 2016

Review: Dusit Princess Srinakarin (Bangkok, Thailand)

Introduction Thai Airways 629 A330-300 Economy Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dusit Princess Srinakarin Bangkok Thai Airways…
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January 27, 2016

How To Get To Zurich In Business Class?

My parents are looking at a business class flight to Zurich with my sister, three other friends and…
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January 26, 2016

Review: Thai Airways A330 Economy Class (HKG-BKK)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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January 25, 2016

What Hotels Offer Turndown Service?

Hello back from sunny, warm Hong Kong! After staying at the Dusit Princess Srinakarin in Bangkok, I can’t…
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January 25, 2016

Review: Three Days in Bangkok – Introduction

Introduction Thai Airways 629 A330-300 Economy Class Hong Kong to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Dusit Princess Srinakarin Bangkok Thai Airways…
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January 24, 2016

My First Experience at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

On the return of a quick trip to Bangkok for the Southeast Asia Sports and Arts conference, I…
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January 22, 2016

Thai Airways Airbus A330 Economy Class – First Impressions

Sawatdee khap from Bangkok! While it’s been a year and ~15 flights away, I’m happy to be back…
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January 19, 2016

Comparing Business Class Seats

Posts are light as I rush my assignments before a quickie to Bangkok on Thursday for a school…
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January 14, 2016

Ethics of Seat Selection Pricing

Being in the travel industry for a while I know that it’s more economically viable to book trips…
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January 9, 2016

YTHK’S Top Five Lounge/Hotel Reviews of 2015

A few days ago I covered the top three flight reviews of 2015. While flights kind of deserve…
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January 6, 2016

Plot Twist: Thai Airways Economy Trip Report Coming Up!

While I’m used to the prospect of going onto a flight knowing down to every last detail what…
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