Updates
General Aviation Plane Crashes at London Southend Airport, Airport Closed Until Further Notice
A tragic general aviation jet crash has caused Southend Airport to close. Contact your operating carrier over the coming days for more info.
Jetstar Asia Ceases Operations Amidst Fierce Competition and Operating Costs
Singapore-based Jetstar Asia is ceasing operations after 21 years. One of the many losses is feeder traffic into Qantas' Singapore-London flight.
Cathay Pacific’s The Bridge Lounge Reopens With New Look
Cathay Pacific has just reopened "The Bridge" at HKG. After being majorly refreshed, it might be a contender for the best lounge at the airport.
Hong Kong Airlines Is Back (Sort Of): Upgraded Catering, Amenities
Hong Kong Airlines is bringing back restaurant-style catering in all cabin classes, as well as upgrading their overall soft product.
Saudia’s New Lounge at Heathrow’s Terminal 4 – Exclusive Details
Saudia is opening a new lounge at Heathrow's Terminal 4, which will serve as the main lounge for all SkyTeam airlines. It looks great!
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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.
Review: AC Hotel by Marriott Gavà Mar – A Relaxing Beachfront Hotel Stay By Barcelona Airport (BCN)
A review of the AC Hotel by Marriott in Gavà Mar. I booked expecting a chill airport layover, and received that and more...
My Experience Flying During Heathrow T5’s Departures Strikes (April 2023)
Easter is coming, and I hope that’s good news to all of you! Today I used Heathrow’s Terminal…
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…
Hong Kong Drops Most Remaining COVID-19 Arrivals Procedures (December 29, 2022)
Hong Kong has just announced that most remaining COVID-19 related arrivals procedures will be dropped as of tomorrow,…
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…
Virgin Atlantic Will No Longer Fly To Hong Kong
Virgin Atlantic announced today that they will no longer fly between London Heathrow and Hong Kong. It’s a…
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,…
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 –…
Emirates Restarts Flights To Hong Kong And Breaks Record For Onboard Coronavirus Cases
It’s been been a tough few months for aviation, as the situation in Europe and East Asia gradually…
Coronavirus Update: I’m Fine, And I’m Coming Home
The coronavirus situation over the past month has been shocking, saddening, and indeed has affected me quite a…
Coronavirus Updates: How Is Hong Kong’s Air Travel Affected So Far?
The latest world news has been the escalation of the coronavirus spreading across mainland China. Obviously that’s incredibly…
Hong Kong Airlines’ Concerning Financial Situation: My Thoughts On Their Next Steps
I’ve had quite a close relationship with Hong Kong Airlines, and have always been fond of their well-constructed…