Insights
6 Reasons Why I Prefer Singapore Changi Airport To Hong Kong Airport (And One Reason I Don’t)
Singapore Changi and Hong Kong Airport have historically both been known as some of the world's best. I think I've developed a preference.
Singapore Airlines’ A380 Business Class: Delightful, With A Comfy Bed
Singapore Airlines' business class gets a bad rep, though I found the seat to be better than expected, paired with a spectacular soft product.
Singapore Airlines’ A350 Premium Economy: Nice, with Tasty Food
I flew Singapore Airlines' premium economy from Singapore to London Gatwick, onboard the A350. Here are my first impressions.
Cathay Pacific’s Consistently Inconsistent Shorthaul Business Class
On a good day, Cathay Pacific is one of the world's best airlines. The problem is that it's only ever a good day some of the time.
Can You Use Singapore Airport’s T1 Oneworld Lounges Before A T4 Flight? Yes, You Can [2026]
If you're flying out of Singapore in a Oneworld premium cabin, you can use lounges in another terminal. Here are some things to note.
Flying Saudia’s 787 Business Class On Their New Intra-East Asian Fifth Freedom Flight
Saudia began a fifth-freedom route from Singapore to Bali. Here are my first impressions of their business class experience onboard.
SriLankan’s A330 Business Class: Comfortable, But Second Rate
I flew SriLankan's A330 business class from Paris to Colombo. It was okay, though definitely not the best Oneworld redemption out there.
Flying Iberia’s A330 Economy On A Shorthaul Flight: My First Time Having Octopus In The Air!
Hello from Madrid! I’m fresh off the first leg of my trip to Singapore and Hong Kong. On…
Cathay Pacific’s 1 AM Flight To Guangzhou: Who Uses This Flight!?
Cathay Pacific's flight CX950 leaves Hong Kong at 1:15am, and arrives Guangzhou at 2:20am. I'm fascinated to know what the use cases are.
The 7 Most Random Flight Schedules I’ve Encountered
Most times, I can explain an odd flight schedule with good aircraft utilisation. Here are some flight schedules I need some help explaining.
Why Are Some SAS Planes Registered In Ireland?
Some SAS shorthaul planes are registered in Ireland. That may be surprising for a Scandinavian airline whose hubs are in Denmark and Sweden.
I’m Calling It: Free Onboard WiFi Is The New Industry Standard
Let me lead the charge - on a full-service airline, free WiFi should be industry-standard, and we should consider anything else "below-par".
What Makes A Good Intra-European Business Class Product?
Okay, so we know that intra-European business class sucks. In this uncompetitive landscape, what makes some products better than others?
9 Features That Make A Good Premium Economy Product
Premium economy is increasing in popularity nowadays, especially with the price of business class becoming more and more…
My Goodness, The Recline Shaming Really Needs To Stop…
While I think you should be mindful of the person behind you when reclining, the "recline shaming" on social media really needs to stop.
Air Peace Seems Like A Hot, AvGeek-y Mess…
I walked past an Air Peace check-in desk today. I'm so intrigued, partially because of how operationally fragmented they are.
ANA’s 777 Premium Economy: Surprisingly Average
I flew ANA's 777 premium economy from Tokyo Haneda to London Heathrow. While pleasant, I found it to be more average than I was expecting.
Flying Domestically Within Japan: An Efficient, Non-Luxurious, Well-Oiled Machine
Flying domestically within Japan is so easy. Planes, airport terminals, and lounges are all built with efficiency (not luxury) in mind.
Seoul’s Gimpo Airport: Not Pleasant
I had the impression that Seoul's Gimpo Airport would be an efficient, nippy city airport. That couldn't have been further from the truth.
My First Date With StarFlyer Airlines Didn’t Sweep Me Off My Feet…
My initial attraction for this Japanese hybrid carrier with 34" pitch and PTVs was unsubstantiated by an otherwise unremarkable experience.