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Review: Iberia Velázquez Business Class Lounge, Madrid Airport (MAD)
A review of Iberia's flagship Velázquez Lounge at Madrid Airport, including seating, amenities, food and beverages, and more.
BOOKED: Singapore Airlines, Finnair A350 Business Class!
Hi! I hope everyone’s enjoying a very frosty start to March. I’ve got really exciting life plans lined…
Review: Cathay Pacific A350-1000 Economy Class (HKG-BKK-HKG)
I recently took a short trip down to Bangkok to take advantage of a good deal with Cathay…
Review: Lufthansa E190 Business Class (FRA-LCY)
A review of Lufthansa's business class on their 100-seat Embraer 190, featuring the seat, service, food and beverages, and more.
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt
A review of Air Canada's lounge at Frankfurt Airport, open to all passengers flying Star Alliance business class (including Lufthansa).
Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge B, Frankfurt (FRA)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT This is a very middling offering for an airline lounge, and lacks personality.…
Review: Lufthansa Welcome Lounge, Frankfurt (FRA) Arrivals
A brief review of Lufthansa's Welcome (Arrivals) lounge Frankfurt, for passengers arriving Frankfurt in longhaul Lufthansa business class.
Review: Lufthansa A340 Business Class (HKG-FRA)
An aviation expert's review of Lufthansa's A340 business class, featuring the seat, service, catering, amenities, and more.
Review: The Centurion Lounge by American Express, Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
A review of The Centurion Lounge by American Express at Hong Kong Airport, featuring their seating, food and beverages, facilities, and more.
New Year, New Restrictions: Which China Travel Restrictions Include Hong Kong and Which Don’t
Current as of: January 9, 2023. This is not an official government website, please double check information (I’ve…
Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Business Class (ZRH-HKG)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT Cathay Pacific's business class goes above and beyond with the basics - a…
Review: Swiss Senator Lounge E, Zurich (ZRH)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT Swiss' flagship Senator lounge is a treat, and even though I visited in…
Review: Swiss A321neo Business Class (LHR-ZRH)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT There's rarely anything special about intra-Europe business class, but Swiss' version is extreme,…
FAQs: Hong Kong’s New “0+0” Arrivals Process
UPDATES: Arriving passengers into Hong Kong Airport are no longer required to PCR test on arrival. Vaccine passes…
Review: United Club London Heathrow (LHR)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT The United Club at London Heathrow is a really nice outstation lounge. While…
Review: Turkish Airlines A350 Business Class (IST-LHR)
An aviation expert's detailed review of Turkish Airlines' A350 business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
Review: Turkish Airlines Business Lounge, Istanbul Airport (IST)
An aviation expert's detailed review of Turkish Airlines' hub lounge at Istanbul Airport, detailing seating, dining, facilities, service, and more.
Flying With A Splendid Crew on Turkish Airlines’ 777 Business Class
I was privileged to fly Turkish's 777 from Hong Kong to Istanbul with a great crew – here's a brief review.
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
An aviation expert's detailed review of the Plaza Premium lounge at Hong Kong Airport, detailing seating, dining, service, and more.
Hong Kong Airport’s Sombre Terminal Upgrades
I’m currently flying the return portion of my Turkish Airlines itinerary from London to Hong Kong via Istanbul,…