American Airlines announced six new destinations for 2026 and they are entirely uninspired. Isn’t it time American Airlines returns to Asia? American Airlines Announces Six New Routes For 2026 American Airlines teased new routes on social media and then...
Review: Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge London (LHR)
To say I was impressed by the Cathay Pacific first class in London Heathrow T3 would be an understatement. While not as grand as The Pier, I have yet to visit a nicer outstation first class lounge. This detailed...
Avianca LifeMiles Wins USA Today Reader’s Choice Best Program
USA Today polled its readers for their choice of the best frequent flyer program, Avianca LifeMiles came out on top among other surprises on the list. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Airlines Fuel Hedging During Record Oil Prices
Airlines have long used fuel hedging (buying in bulk at a committed price) to give themselves an advantage for their largest expense. How are those hedges performing now? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Cathay Pacific Faces Grave Threat As Massive Protests Loom In Hong Kong
A new security law for Hong Kong proposed by Beijing threatens to launch a new wave of deadly protests. That poses a grave threat to Cathay Pacific. New Beijing Law Stirs Resentment In Hong Kong On Friday, the National...
Lufthansa And Cathay Pacific May Cancel 777-9 Orders
With passenger demand low and resources scarce, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa are reportedly in talks with Boeing to defer or cancel 777-9 (777X) deliveries. Cathay Pacific Wants To Cancel 777-9 Order Cathay Pacific ordered 21 777-9 aircraft, set to...
Motive? Why Would Cathay Pacific Flight Attendants Sabotage Oxygen Tanks?
Cathay Pacific has sacked two flight attendants for allegedly tampering with oxygen tanks onboard and more are under investigation. My skepticism centers on motive. Why would a FA do this? Seven times in the last month, Cathay Pacific has...
Upgrade Scam Leads To Ban On Cathay Pacific
Fraud is never a good idea and certainly never worth an upgrade to business class. One woman had to learn the hard way. Jacqueline Ng is a self-described “social influencer”. She told Christopher Elliot that she emailed Cathay Pacific...
Cathay Pacific Awards On AA.com = Very Bad News
Cathay Pacific flight awards are now easily bookable on aa.com using miles. What could be the downside? A big one, as it turns out. Cathay Pacific awards have always been bookable using your American Airlines miles. In the past,...
Cathay Pacific Cuts Capacity, Axes Longhaul Routes
Cathay Pacific is responding to depressed demand by cutting or reducing a number of longhaul routes. August was a horrible month for Cathay Pacific, its worst since the 2003 SARS outbreak. Overall passenger traffic declined 11.3% versus the previous...
Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The small Cathay Pacific First and Business Class lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) was a nice place to escape the crowds from nearby oneworld Malaysia Airlines lounge, but has one major drawback. Oneworld emerald and sapphire members...
Review: Cathay Pacific A330-300 Business Class
My Cathay Pacific A330 fight from Hong Kong to Colombo was comfortable, but unremarkable. Perhaps I was on too much of a high after a great trip in first class from Beijing and visit to The Pier? I arrived...
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
The Pier is not only Cathay’s Pacific’s finest first class lounges, but one of the best first class lounges in the world. For years I have been looking forward to visiting this lounge. Finally, during a recent layover, I...
Review: Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
As far as business class lounges go, Cathay Pacific’s The Deck lounge in Hong Kong is among the nicest I’ve seen. Cathay Pacific’s latest business class lounge in Hong Kong feels a bit like The Pier, with a noodle...
US Carriers, Asia Flights From Chicago Don’t Work
United has suspended Hong Kong flights from Chicago which follows a number of American Airlines discontinued flights from the windy city. Why can’t US carriers make Asia work from Chicago? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Review: Cathay Pacific 777-300ER First Class Beijing To Hong Kong
Whether on a short flight or a long flight, Cathay Pacific has always shined in first class. My flight from Beijing to Hong Kong was flawless. Literally flawless. Although I thought about trying Cathay Dragon First Class, when I...
Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Beijing (PEK)
The Cathay Pacific Lounge in Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is full of natural light, comfortable furniture, and offers far better internet speeds than the tepid airport network. I had a bit of trouble finding the lounge: the signs kept...
Cathay Pacific’s Illogical Warning Over Social Media Use
As the red curtain continues to descend upon Cathay Pacific, employees have been warned to “exercise caution” concerning their social media use. The undertone is clear: any dissent will be punished swiftly and harshly. But just what crosses the...
Why Do We Believe Stories We Want To Be True?
In a world of fake news, I fell prey to it yesterday…not only did I buy it, but I transmitted it to thousands. Today, I must apologize. Perhaps I am asking a deeper ontological question than is warranted for...
Editorial: Ex-Cathay Pacific CEO Should Run American Airlines
Update: It appears that Hogg did not defy Beijing in such a dramatic fashion. In fact, the circumstances behind his termination remain unclear. The original article below remains unaltered. Leadership is built on integrity. Former Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert...
