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Review: Swiss A321neo Business Class (LHR-ZRH)
A review of Swiss' A321neo business class from London to Zurich, on an aircraft featuring WiFi, power ports, and a flight featuring hot food.
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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.
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How I Choose Which Low-Cost Carrier To Fly Intra-Europe (If Pricing Is Equal) – And How easyJet’s New Seat Fits In
Today, easyJet unveiled a new seat that they’ll introduce onboard their new A320neos and A321neos starting from 2028.…
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Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at London Heathrow Airport, open to all eligible Star Alliance passengers leaving Heathrow's T2.
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Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of Singapore Airlines' lounge at Heathrow Airport, open to all eligible Star Alliance passengers (including on shorthaul carriers).
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Review: United Club, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the United Club at London Heathrow Airport, open to eligible Star Alliance passengers departing from LHR's Terminal 2.
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Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the "lounge-within-a-lounge" Senator lounge at Heathrow Airport, which has quite unique access requirements.
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Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the Lufthansa business class lounge at Heathrow Airport, open to Star Alliance business class passengers and frequent flyers.
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Trip Report Introduction: The Star Alliance Lounge Milk Run
I reviewed various Star Alliance lounges across London and Zurich, all on a single business class ticket. Here's what you can expect.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Korean Air’s 737 Economy Class: Perfectly Fine, But Last-Generation
I flew Korean Air's 737 economy class on the 3h 35m flight from Hong Kong to Seoul. Here are my first impressions of the flight.
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What Is Departure Immigration? Do All Countries Do It?
If you're from a country that normally does immigration upon departure, you might be surprised to learn that not all countries do this.
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Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy: Great, But Not The World’s Best
I flew Air New Zealand's prized premium economy on the 11h 10m flight from Auckland to Hong Kong. Here are my first impressions.