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August 17, 2024

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.
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August 7, 2024

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.
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August 6, 2024

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.
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July 24, 2024

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.
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July 12, 2024

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.
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July 12, 2024

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.
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July 9, 2024

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.
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July 9, 2024

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?
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July 5, 2024

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).
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June 24, 2024

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.
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June 21, 2024

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?
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June 18, 2024

BOOKED: Virgin Atlantic A330neo, Emirates Premium Economy, Greater Bay Airlines, And More!

Here are my summer travel plans at Young Travelers of Hong Kong, where I'll be reviewing a variety of premium and low-cost airline products!
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June 14, 2024

I Tried Cathay Pacific’s New Premium Economy Seat

I tried Cathay Pacific's upcoming new Premium Economy seat on the Boeing 777-300ER during a showcase – here are my thoughts.
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April 24, 2024

Review: KLM 737 Economy Comfort (ARN-AMS)

A review of KLM's Economy Comfort class on an intra-Europe flight. What's it like, and is it worth the upgrade?
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April 17, 2024

Review: Blique by Nobis, a Marriott Design Hotel (Stockholm, Sweden)

A review of Blique by Nobis, a 249-room Marriott Design hotel, which used to be a Philips warehouse between the Hagastaden and Vasastaden districts.
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March 31, 2024

What Is Greater Bay Airlines?

Greater Bay Airlines is Hong Kong’s newest low-cost carrier. Since it launched scheduled passenger flights in 2022, the…
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March 12, 2024

Cathay Pacific Unveils New Aria Suite Business Class, Premium Economy

A brief overview of Cathay Pacific's new Aria Suite Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins on the Boeing 777-300ER.
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February 27, 2024

Review: Norwegian 737 (LGW-ARN)

A flight review of Norwegian between London and Stockholm, where I continue my adventures of finding the best intra-Europe low cost carrier.
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February 26, 2024

How Will Cathay Pacific Reconfigure its A330s?

An overview of Cathay Pacific's current A330 fleet and speculation on their overall fleet strategy and future plans.
byJason
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February 24, 2024

Trip Report Introduction: Flying Six Airlines To Thailand

My roundtrip from London to Phuket involved six airlines and seven flights, as one does. Here's how I booked, and what to expect.
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