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February 20, 2024

Review: Aer Lingus A320neo AerSpace (LHR-ORK)

Aer Lingus offers an intra-European business class style experience on select flights to London, Paris, etc. Here's what to expect.
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February 18, 2024

Qantas’ A380 Premium Economy: *Almost* Perfect

I flew Qantas' A380 premium economy from Singapore to London. It was almost the best premium economy product I've flown...almost.
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February 16, 2024

Review: Hong Kong Airlines A330 Business Class (NRT-HKG)

A review of Hong Kong Airlines' business class in 2023. How is this quirky little airline holding up after years of financial turmoil?
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February 14, 2024

First Impressions: Batik Air Malaysia Business Class – Definitely Used To Be Better

I flew Batik Air Malaysia on the one-hour hop from KL to Singapore. While it was perfectly fine, I could tell this experience used to be much better.
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February 14, 2024

First Impressions: KLM’s Delightful 787 Premium Comfort Class

I flew KLM's Premium Comfort class from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. Here are my first impressions, with a full review to follow.
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February 14, 2024

How Long Do Avios Hotels Points Take To Post?

Avios Hotels rewards 10 Avios/£1 spent when booking through their portal, though how long do those points take to actually come through?
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February 10, 2024

Review: Ryanair 737 (ORK-LTN)

Ah, Ryanair. I was so excited to fly the airline industry's Achilles heel from Cork to Luton – here's my review.
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February 10, 2024

Review: Cathay Pacific 777 Business Class (HKG-LHR)

A review of Cathay Pacific's 777 business class in 2023, on one of the five-times-daily flights between Hong Kong and London.
byAlvin
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January 29, 2024

Ryanair’s Visa Check for All Non-UK/EU/EEA Passengers: What You Need To Know

If you're a non-UK/EU/EEA passport holder, you'll need to get through a visa check if flying around Europe. Here's what you need to know.
byAlvin
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January 24, 2024

Review: Wizz Air A321neo (NCE-LGW)

I'm trying to find the best European major player in the low-cost market, so I flew Wizz Air. Here's what I thought.
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January 22, 2024

Review: Finnair A350 Premium Economy (HKG-HEL)

Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT Finnair's Premium Economy is pretty average when compared to some of the other…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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