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  • 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…