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June 16, 2025

Review: EVA Air 777 Premium Economy (BKK-LHR)

A review of EVA Air's 777 premium economy product on the longstanding fifth-freedom route from Bangkok to London Heathrow.
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June 11, 2025

Jetstar Asia Ceases Operations Amidst Fierce Competition and Operating Costs

Singapore-based Jetstar Asia is ceasing operations after 21 years. One of the many losses is feeder traffic into Qantas' Singapore-London flight.
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June 9, 2025

Review: Greater Bay Airlines 737 (HKG-BKK)

A review of Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong's new Chinese-owned low-cost carrier which now operates 14 routes out of Hong Kong.
byAlvin
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June 9, 2025

The Non-British Guide To Landing At Heathrow

I've landed at Heathrow Airport countless times without eGate access in the past 6 years. Here's when it's smooth, and when it sucks.
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June 8, 2025

Review: Air France 777 [NEW] Premium (CDG-YYZ)

A review of Air France's updated Premium product on the Boeing 777-200ER – does it match the airline's recent upward trajectory?
byJason
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May 28, 2025

Review: Jet2 737 (STN-SPU)

A review of British holidaymaker airline Jet2, often regarded as one of the friendliest, on the 2h 35m flight from Stansted to Split.
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May 27, 2025

Luton vs. Stansted: “London’s” Two Mega-Giant Low-Cost Hubs

London has two major low-cost airports, neither of which are actually situated in London. How do they compare against one another in 2025?
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May 21, 2025

Flibco Buses: A Cheaper Way From London To Stansted, If You Plan Well

A new bus emerged from Stansted to London last month, and it's much cheaper than the Stansted Express in some cases. Here's my experience.
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May 15, 2025

My Flight Today Didn’t Have A Window Shade…

My flight today didn't feature a window shade. Who else does this, and why is this not more common practice amongst low-cost airlines?
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May 14, 2025

Review: HK Express A321 (MNL-HKG)

A review of Hong Kong's low-cost carrier, HK Express, from MNL to HKG - I'll detail the ground experience, seat, and buy-on-board selection.
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May 10, 2025

The Alviator Family Review: Cathay Pacific The Bridge, Hong Kong (HKG) [NEW, 2025]

I sent my family to Cathay Pacific's newly opened The Bridge at HKG. Here's their review, with a few comments added from me.
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May 8, 2025

Air France’s Lovely A220 Short-haul Economy Experience

I flew Air France's A220 in economy from Lisbon to Paris. This objectively mediocre flight was one of the best intra-European flights I've flown.
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May 8, 2025

5 Hours in Manila: A Foodie Fly-By

My dad and I spent a day trip in Manila, though my outbound flight was hit by a 1.5 hour delay. How did we salvage our time in this city?
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May 7, 2025

Cathay Pacific’s The Bridge Lounge Reopens With New Look

Cathay Pacific has just reopened "The Bridge" at HKG. After being majorly refreshed, it might be a contender for the best lounge at the airport.
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May 7, 2025

Review: Cebu Pacific A330neo (HKG-MNL)

A review of Cebu Pacific's 459-seat A330neo, potentially the world's densest airliner, on a flight from Hong Kong to Manila.
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May 6, 2025

Review: Kyra Lounge, Hong Kong (HKG)

The Kyra Lounge Hong Kong opened in 2024 as a Priority Pass alternative. How does the lounge compare to others in the network?
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May 3, 2025

Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Premium Economy (SIN-HKG)

I flew Cathay Pacific's premium economy class on the dreaded redeye flight from Singapore to Hong Kong. What is one of these flights like?
byAlvin
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May 2, 2025

Review: Emirates A380 Business Class (DXB-SIN)

A review of Emirates' aging A380 business class from Dubai to Singapore. Does it still shine in the same way it did 17 years ago?
byAlvin
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May 1, 2025

Review: Emirates Business Lounge Concourse A, Dubai Airport (DXB)

Here's my review of Emirates' 10,000 sq. m lounge at Dubai Airport, featuring amenities including a cigar bar and boarding from the lounge.
byAlvin
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April 30, 2025

Hong Kong Airlines Is Back (Sort Of): Upgraded Catering, Amenities

Hong Kong Airlines is bringing back restaurant-style catering in all cabin classes, as well as upgrading their overall soft product.
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