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  • Singapore Airlines Private Room Review (2026): Is It Worth Arriving Early?

    Reserved exclusively for Singapore Airlines Suites and First Class passengers, The Private Room represents the airline’s most exclusive ground experience—a place where attentive service, fine dining and premium wines replace the usual airport rush. Flying from Singapore to Mumbai (SQ424), I arrived at Changi Airport Terminal 3, four hours before departure to experience one of…

  • 15 Hour Flight on Cathay Pacific Business Class HKG to JFK Review (2025)

    15 Hour Flight on Cathay Pacific Business Class HKG to JFK Review (2025)

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I recommend products that I believe will add value to you, as my reader. I had a chance to fly on CX844 from Hong Kong to New York…

  • SWISS AIR Business Class from Singapore to Zurich (LX177) – an honest take.

    SWISS AIR Business Class from Singapore to Zurich (LX177) – an honest take.

    I was headed to Switzerland in January to experience winter for 4 days on Swiss Air. LX177 in January 2025 was operating B777 on the 12 hour flight. Flying to Europe in winter is always exciting, and this January I took Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) flight LX177 from Singapore (SIN) to Zurich (ZRH). Operated…

  • Malaysia Airlines MH624 Business Class Review — 737-800 (Singapore → Kuala Lumpur)

    Flying Malaysia Airlines MH624 on the Boeing 737-800 is a short 45-minute hop between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, but even on this brief route, the airline offers a full-service business class experience. I flew this sector recently and here’s my honest take on the cabin, seat, meal, and overall value. The Boeing 737-800 operating MH624…

  • Air Astana A321LR Business Class. Is it worth it?

    KC563, Almaty to Phuket is a direct flight connecting Central Asia into Southeast Asia with a 7 hour flight time. It operates A321 Long Range on this flight – a relatively new product in the market claimed as the fuel efficient narrowbody jet reimagining long haul flights. I took this flight on 2024 June, here’s…

  • Malaysia Airlines Business Class : A review of MH191, DEL to KUL.

    Malaysia Airlines Business Class : A review of MH191, DEL to KUL.

    This overnight flight is operated by the A330-300, configured with a 1-2-1 Business Class layout. Boarding was smooth and efficient, and I was warmly greeted by the cabin crew before being shown to my seat — 4D, located in the middle section of the cabin. Inflight Dining Meal service started shortly after takeoff with a…

  • What is it like on Etihad A380 Business class Singapore to Abu Dhabi – an honest take

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I recommend products that I believe will add value to you, as my reader. From Singapore to Abu Dhabi on Etihad A380, EY499. The A380 debut in February…