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LOUNGE REVIEW: Update to Qantas First Lounge Sydney for Autumn 2025
Greetings from New Zealand. I’m here for a week-long break, visiting the north of the South Island. I started my journey as a Platinum Frequent Flyer with Qantas in the Qantas First Lounge Sydney, sampling their new Autumn Menu and their plum variation on the deconstructed pavlova. I also noticed...
Hawaii Calling
Flight Review: Mokulele Airlines – Lanai (LNY) to Honolulu (HNL)
Small-plane flights in Hawaiʻi have a certain magic that’s hard to beat—especially when the weather cooperates. My recent evening flight on Mokulele Airlines from Lānaʻi Airport (LNY) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) was one of those perfect island hops, with crystal-clear skies and postcard-worthy views the whole way. See the...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Air France Unveils New La Première First Class Cabin
Developed over three years, Air France’s new La Première suite features a unique and fully adaptable design, consisting of a seat and a chaise longue that transform into a full bed. The seat adjusts to different phases of the flight: takeoff, landing, dining, or relaxation mode. With an embossed leather...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: The New Lufthansa Allegris First Class
Join me on the new Lufthansa Allegris First Class flight from Chicago to Munich. I tried out the Double Suite in the middle! Video Lufthansa continues to roll out its €2.5 Billion cabin upgrade program "Allegris". The new Lufthansa First Class features a floor-to-ceiling wide suite. At least 6 A350...
Wild About Travel
Exploring Wales/Cymru: A Journey Through all its Amazing Heritage Railways
When I was a young teen, I read an article about the preserved railways of Wales, and it sparked a lifelong fascination. Since then, I’ve been determined to visit every heritage railway in the country—a goal I’ve steadily worked on. Here are the Welsh heritage railways and how you can...
Hawaii Calling
Mokulele Airlines Review: Honolulu (HNL) to Lāna‘i (LNY) | A Scenic Solo FlightReview
Flying interisland in Hawai‘i can be a beautiful, stress-free experience—or a lesson in patience, depending on the airline. My latest trip from Honolulu (HNL) to Lāna‘i (LNY) with Mokulele Airlines was a bit of both. Between multiple schedule changes and an empty flight, this journey had some unexpected twists. If...
2PAXfly
FLIGHT REVIEW: Emirates A380 First Class — Christchurch to Sydney — Part 2 —the shower
I travelled on an Emirates A380 between Christchurch and Sydney in First Class, so I could experience the onboard showers. To find out more about the start of the flight, head over to Part 1. If you want to read this Trip Report from the beginning, head to the first...
Hawaii Calling
Review: American Airlines A321neo Los Angeles (LAX) – Honolulu (HNL) Economy
Flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) on a basic economy ticket, I had the chance to check out American Airlines’ economy class in an exit row seat on the Airbus A321neo. This trip also included a quick stop at the Admirals Club at LAX Terminal 5, where I...
Hawaii Calling
American Airlines Premium Economy Review: Honolulu (HNL) to Phoenix (PHX) on the Boeing 787-8
For this trip, I flew from Honolulu (HNL) to Phoenix (PHX) on American Airlines’ Boeing 787-8 in Premium Economy. I recently flew the same cabin on a 777 from Dallas-Fort Worth to Honolulu, so I was interested in comparing the experience between the two aircraft. This was a redeye flight,...
2PAXfly
FLIGHT REVIEW: Emirates A380 First CLASS with showers, Christchurch to Sydney — Part 1
Finally, I get to experience First Class on an Emirates A380 with shower suites. I feel like I was the only travel blogger who had not been exposed to this experience, albeit for only 3+ hours – until now. Introduction to a review of First Class on the Emirates A380...
