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January 11, 2024

Cancelling QSuite for Premium Economy: YTHK’s Review Plan for 2024

After 10 years of blogging at Young Travelers of Hong Kong, we think we've got a niche of some sort. Here's our 2024 strategy.
byAlvin
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January 9, 2024

Review: Lufthansa A340 Premium Economy (HKG-FRA)

A review of Lufthansa's Premium Economy class on the A340 from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, including the seat, food, service, and more.
byAlvin
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January 6, 2024

Review: British Airways 787 Premium Economy (YUL-LHR)

A review of a short red-eye transatlantic hop on British Airways' serviceable Premium Economy product on the 787.
byJason
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December 28, 2023

Cathay Pacific Goes Cancelling This Christmas

Cathay Pacific is struggling with a crew shortage this Christmas, leading to cancellations and long delays.
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December 28, 2023

Buying Swiss Lounge Access Can Be A Good Deal

Buying lounge access with Swiss/other Lufthansa Group airlines can be a good deal. Here's my experience doing so, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
byAlvin
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December 22, 2023

The State of Hong Kong Airlines in 2023

An overview of what to expect when flying with Hong Kong Airlines in 2023, including discussions on the airline's overall strategy.
byJason
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December 21, 2023

Review: Swiss A340 Premium Economy (ZRH-HKG)

A review of Swiss' new premium economy class, including the seat, catering, amenities offered, WiFi and entertainment, and more.
byAlvin
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December 20, 2023

Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)

A review of the Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong Airport, open to Priority Pass cardholders and featuring a-la-carte dining.
byAlvin
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December 20, 2023

Late To The Party: 7 Reasons Why The A220 Is My New Favourite Narrowbody Plane

After finally flying the A220 for the first time after ~7 years of operation, I've crowned it my new favourite narrowbody aircraft – here's why.
byAlvin
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November 29, 2023

6 Observations From My First easyJet Experience (Finally!)

Out of the 300,000+ miles I've flown, none were with easyJet until recently – here's my experience from a fresh pair of eyes.
byAlvin
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November 28, 2023

Review: Cathay Pacific 777 Premium Economy (LHR-HKG)

A review of Cathay Pacific's tired-but-trusty 777 premium economy from LHR to HKG, which flies some of the airline's highest-yield routes.
byAlvin
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October 23, 2023

Review: Etihad A350 Business Class (AUH-LHR)

A review of Etihad's A350 business class, featuring their brand-new enclosed suite, on a flight from Abu Dhabi to London.
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October 2, 2023

Cathay Makes Elite Status Easier to Earn for 2023

Cathay is making elite status easier to earn for 2023. This post summarises and comments on the new changes.
byJason
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September 27, 2023

A Guide to Cathay’s New Award Redemption Rates [Effective 1st of October, 2023]

A summary of the Cathay programme's October changes to mileage redemption rates, including observations on redemption ticket prices changes.
byJason
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September 16, 2023

Review: HK Express A321 (HKG-BKK)

Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT For a low-cost carrier, HK Express offers excellent value for money. From reasonably…
byJason
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September 7, 2023

Review: Etihad Business Class Lounge T3, Abu Dhabi (AUH)

A review of Etihad's flagship business class lounge at Abu Dhabi's Terminal 3, available to all of the airline's business class passengers.
byAlvin
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September 6, 2023

Review: Etihad 787 Business Class (BKK-AUH)

A review of Etihad's 787 business class, featuring the seat, amenities, a-la-carte dining, service, and more.
byAlvin
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August 29, 2023

Review: British Airways 787 Economy Class (LHR-YUL)

A review of British Airways' long-standing 787 economy class on the seven-hour evening hop from London to Montreal.
byJason
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August 21, 2023

Act Fast: Cathay First Class Award Space Between Hong Kong and London (Nov/Dec 2023)

There's now more award space than ever in Cathay Pacific first class between Hong Kong and London...do book if you're able!
byAlvin
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August 19, 2023

Review: Miracle Lounge Concourse D, Bangkok (BKK)

A review of the Miracle Lounge Bangkok, located by the airport's Concourse D and accessible to Priority Pass cardholders.
byAlvin
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