Goodbye, Young Travelers of Hong Kong…
I'm rebranding from Young Travelers of Hong Kong to The Alviator, and also starting a new flight booking consultancy programme, Alvia.
Cathay Pacific’s A350 Cancellations – If You Are Affected
Cathay Pacific has cancelled 48 flights today due to an engine part failure, involving the Airbus A350. Ultimately…
Review: Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Business Class (SIN-HKT)
A review of Singapore Airlines' new 737 MAX business class, including the seat, amenities, Book The Cook meal service, and more.
Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge T2 (SIN)
A review of Singapore Airlines' business class lounge in Terminal 2; Singapore Airlines operates many regional flights out of this terminal.
Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge T3 (SIN)
A review of Singapore Airlines' still new business class lounge at Changi Airport's T3, which opened in November 2021.
Review: 21 Carpenter, a Marriott Design Hotel (Singapore)
A review of the brand-new, 48-room 21 Carpenter hotel in Singapore by Clarke Quay, where I stayed in an Urban Luxe room.
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge, Hong Kong
A review of Cathay Pacific's The Pier, First Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. What is it like in 2024?
Flying The Dreaded Intra-Asia Redeye Shorthaul Flight
I flew the little-loved 1:45 AM redeye flight from Singapore to Hong Kong. Here are my initial observations of the flight.
EVA Air Premium Economy: “Meh” Seat, Impressive Everything Else
I flew Premium Economy Class on EVA Air, the pioneer of this now-popular cabin class. Here are my first impressions.
Hong Kong’s Low Cost Carrier Showdown: HK Express vs. Greater Bay Airlines
A head-to-head comparison between HK's two low-cost carriers, adolescent airline HK Express and new player Greater Bay Airlines.
Emirates’ A380 Premium Economy: Good, But Not Elusive
I flew Emirates' A380 premium economy from London Heathrow to Dubai. Here are my first impressions, with a full review to follow.
Review: Batik Air Malaysia 737 Business Class (KUL-SIN)
A review of Batik Air Malaysia's 737 business class on the one-hour flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.
FlyFi Not Working? How To Connect To JetBlue WiFi With Your iPhone
My "Willy Wonka" moment on my JetBlue flight this morning was connecting to FlyFi, which initially wasn't working for me. Here's how.
Norse Atlantic’s Premium: Basically Premium Economy, With A Couple Of Low-Cost Quirks
I'm fresh off my first flight on Norse Atlantic's Premium class, the latest low-cost player in the transatlantic market. Here's what I thought.
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
A review of the Plaza Premium Lounge at KLIA's Terminal 1, open to Priority Pass cardholders and located by gate G2.
Review: KLM 787 Premium Comfort Class (AMS-KUL)
A review of KLM's premium economy (Premium Comfort) class, including the seat, amenities, catering, WiFi, and more.
Review: TUI Airways 737 (LGW-REU)
A review of TUI Airways onboard a 737 from London to Reus. How does this British holidaymaker airline compare to other low-cost airlines?
Review: KLM Crown Lounge, Non-Schengen (AMS)
A review of KLM's non-Schengen Crown Lounge at AMS, open to business class passengers and premium economy passengers (for a fee).
Review: British Airways Airbus A350-1000 Economy Class (YYZ-LHR)
A review of British Airways' perfectly average Airbus A350-1000 in Economy Class from Toronto to London, including the seat, food, service, etc.
Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Premium Economy (LHR-HKG)… One Year On
I flew with Cathay Pacific in Premium Economy – one year after a not-so-great flight on this exact route. Have they improved?