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April 30, 2025

Saudia’s New Lounge at Heathrow’s Terminal 4 – Exclusive Details

Saudia is opening a new lounge at Heathrow's Terminal 4, which will serve as the main lounge for all SkyTeam airlines. It looks great!
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April 26, 2025

My First Time Flying Within The U.S. – Weirdly Similar to Flying Domestically within China?

It was my first time flying within the U.S., an experience familiar to many. I found it oddly similar to flying intra-China – here's why.
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April 23, 2025

Review: Vueling A320 (BCN-LGW)

I flew Vueling's A320 from Barcelona to London. Here's what to expect on this giant Spanish ULCC, which flies flights of up to 4 hours.
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April 19, 2025

Review: Flying A Loganair Turboprop Out Of Heathrow Airport (LHR-DND)

I flew a 42-seater turboprop out of Europe's largest airport, on Loganair, Scotland's airline. Here's how that went.
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April 19, 2025

Review: Emirates A380 Premium Economy (LHR-DXB)

I flew Emirates' all-new A380 premium economy between London and Dubai. Here's a full review including the seat, service, catering, and more.
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October 6, 2024

Trip Report Introduction: eEK BRo, wHBat A CXrazy 5JUOrney

I won't win an award for good trip report titles, though here's how I booked my seven flights on six airlines to and from Hong Kong.
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September 24, 2024

Review: Qantas A380 Premium Economy (SIN-LHR)

A review of Qantas' A380 premium economy on the fifth-freedom flight from Singapore to London, part of the airline's flagship route.
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September 15, 2024

Review: Jetstar Asia A320 (HKT-SIN)

A review of Jetstar Asia on the two-hour flight from Phuket to Singapore, including the seat, buy-on-board food options, and more.
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September 10, 2024

Welcome to The Alviator!

Welcome to The Alviator! We're so glad to have you here - please don't hesitate to check out our 330+ reviews, or reach out and say hi!
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September 7, 2024

A Surprisingly Enjoyable Phuket Airport Hotel Layover

I was dreading spending 12 hours in Phuket before my delayed flight out, though I ended up enjoying my day room, which involved a swim.
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September 7, 2024

Review: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites (Khao Lak, Thailand)

A review of the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, a 52-suite extension to the resort, where we stayed in a Two-Bedroom Loft Suite.
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September 5, 2024

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.
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September 3, 2024

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…
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September 2, 2024

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.
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August 31, 2024

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.
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August 31, 2024

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.
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August 28, 2024

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.
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August 21, 2024

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?
byJason
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August 20, 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.
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August 20, 2024

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.
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