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July 11, 2015

Review: China Eastern 737 Economy Class (HKG-KMG)

Introduction China Eastern 734 737-700 Economy Class Hong Kong to Kunming Transiting Kunming Airport – International to Domestic…
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July 11, 2015

Review: Biking in an Ancient City – Introduction

Introduction China Eastern 734 737-700 Economy Class Hong Kong to Kunming Transiting Kunming Airport – International to Domestic…
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July 9, 2015

A quick update on trip reports, upcoming trips and faculty at YTHK…

Jason and I will be on quite a few trips, so we decided we’d throw these in as…
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July 5, 2015

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

An aviation expert's detailed review of Korean Air's 747-400 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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July 5, 2015

Review: Korean Air Prestige Lounge Seoul Incheon

Introduction: The Easy Way To Seoul Korean Air Business Class Lounge Hong Kong Korean Air A330 Business Class…
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July 5, 2015

My dad’s injury on hotel grounds

I’m at the tail end of a stay at the Beas River Country Club Chalet, and it really…
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July 5, 2015

What’s better for an airline in business class – rate or product?

Many people collect miles in the modern world of aviation, and I’m happy to say that I’m one…
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June 18, 2015

Review: The Westin Chosun Seoul (Seoul, South Korea)

Introduction: The Easy Way To Seoul Korean Air Business Class Lounge Hong Kong Korean Air A330 Business Class…
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May 19, 2015

Review: Korean Air A330 Business Class (HKG-ICN)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Korean Air's A330 business class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
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May 19, 2015

Cathay Pacific opens new lounge in Manila

I guess I’m late, but Cathay Pacific now has a new lounge in Manila, the Philippines. Their old…
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May 18, 2015

Review: Korean Air Lounge Hong Kong

Introduction: The Easy Way To Seoul Korean Air Business Class Lounge Hong Kong Korean Air A330 Business Class…
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May 18, 2015

Review: The Easy Way To Seoul – Introduction

Introduction: The Easy Way To Seoul Korean Air Business Class Lounge Hong Kong Korean Air A330 Business Class…
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May 17, 2015

How to credit miles to SkyPass

As y’all know, I flew a roundtrip on Korean Air in business class back in April from Hong…
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May 5, 2015

HK$8 Fares on Jetstar from Hong Kong to Hanoi

Obviously Jetstar is not the way to go if you’re looking for a decent economy experience and be…
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April 30, 2015

Next Trip Report: Four Legs in China Eastern Economy Class

I’ve heard that the China Eastern’s A321 is better than it’s thought to be. China Eastern Airbus A321…
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April 23, 2015

Dragonair’s New Economy Class Seats

Dragonair last had an A320 refit over mid-2014, where they changed their seat covers to the new economy…
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April 23, 2015

How to book a revenue business class flight to Taipei?

Taipei is definitely one of the most diverse markets you get out there. You have all airlines based from…
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April 17, 2015

Review: Thai Airways A330 Business Class (HKT-HKG)

Note I write trip reports for a hobby, and like to think that I get better over time.…
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April 16, 2015

Update on Site Updates

Apologies on being slightly light on posts lately (of course, my trip report to Phuket is rolling out…
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April 16, 2015

Review: Weekend with the Mosquitoes – THAI Royal Orchid Business Class Lounge Phuket

Introduction The Beas River Chalet Hong Kong Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge Hong Kong Thai Airways Royal…
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