Travel Updates
A Few Exciting Airline Products I’ll Be Reviewing Next
Here are some reviews I'm planning to write over the next quarter, as I transition to working within the air travel industry full-time.
The Intra-European Fifth Freedom Flight: Where To Fly Them (July 2025)
Here are all intra-Europe fifth-freedom flights, whether you're trying a long-haul product, or simply experiencing another culture on a flight.
Plaza Premium Opens Second First Class Lounge at Hong Kong Airport
Plaza Premium is opening a second First lounge at Hong Kong Airport. This marks the first airport with two Plaza Premium First lounges.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Memoriam: Young Travelers of Hong Kong’s Reviews of Products That Don’t Exist Anymore
I hope everyone is doing well during the pandemic! I’m sorry about the lack of posts lately –…
Why Are EU Tax Refund Counters So Rude To Asians?
Hello from Brussels Airport! I’m currently sitting down with a beer at the British Airways lounge waiting for…
China’s Next Retaliatory Act On Hong Kong Involves Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong is going through a bit of a rough patch right now (to put it lightly), and…
Which Products Are Next Up On Our Review Roster?
Jason, Ethan, Mallesh and I have all been working on our exams throughout the past few weeks, so…
ACT FAST: Scoot’s New Year’s Flash Sale
I came upon some incredibly low fares on Scoot’s website, as part of a New Year’s flash sale, with…
Thoughts On Visiting Lindau, Germany
Last month I was able to visit three destinations in Germany that I had never visited before. This…
YAY: Some Airlines Are No Longer Subjected To The U.S. Electronics Ban
Back in March, the United States introduced a rather asinine electronics ban policy that extended to several airlines.…
Where Should I Go in Australia and How Should I Get There?
Our family is currently in the process of planning a trip to Australia in February, so having some…