

Japan Airlines offers an Express Meal Choice for Business Class passengers out of Tokyo
Since October 2022, Japan Airlines started offering an Express Meal service as an extra option for Business Class passengers who wants a quicker meal service. For context, Business class passengers typically get a 3-course meal even for 3 to 5 hours intra-Asia routes between Japan and South-east Asia. This means that the meal service can take up the bulk of the flight service, with some … Continue reading Japan Airlines offers an Express Meal Choice for Business Class passengers out of Tokyo

ANA Business Class on the 787-9 from Tokyo Narita to Singapore Changi
After my quick shower in the lounge, I had to make a brisk walk towards the gate as boarding was already called for the flight. Boarding was initiated as indicated on the boarding pass and when I arrived at the gate, Business class boarding was already completed. NH801 Tokyo Narita NRT – Singapore Changi SIN STD-STA:1815-0035 Actual:1848-0037 Gate 27 Seat 8K Boeing 787-9 JA893A Back … Continue reading ANA Business Class on the 787-9 from Tokyo Narita to Singapore Changi

ANA Lounge at Satellite No. 5 in Tokyo Narita
ANA operates 2 main lounges for international flights in Tokyo Narita International Airport Terminal 1. The first one was located in Satellite Terminal No. 4 near gate 41, which I have reviewed before. The second one is located in the other Satellite Terminal No. 5 near gate 51. This is the larger of the 2 lounges and the one closest to my transit security. At … Continue reading ANA Lounge at Satellite No. 5 in Tokyo Narita

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Vancouver International Airport
For my return flight, I flew All Nippon Airways, which is a Star Alliance partner, through an award redemption with Air Canada’s Aeroplan. Thus I had access to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in the International terminal. Air Canada has renovated their Maple Leaf lounge in Vancouver as it now features the Signature Suites but that section has not been opened yet due to … Continue reading Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Vancouver International Airport

Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver Airport / Richmond – an Airport Hotel Review
While I stayed in an AirBNB in Vancouver, I reserved a night at an airport hotel in the suburb of Richmond, BC so that I can head to the airport to take the PCR test before my flight back to Asia. I specifically chose an airport hotel with a free shuttle and decided on the Hampton Inn located along Bridgeport Road. Nestled amongst a bunch … Continue reading Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver Airport / Richmond – an Airport Hotel Review

Alpenglow Whistler – a MountainView Ski Lodge Review
The Alpenglow was another ski lodge I stayed at in Whistler that I would finally review. Located in the Village North section, the Alpenglow is closer to the Marketplace (the larger and more complete grocery store) and the Olympic Plaza. This meant that the lodge would be about a 10 minute walk to the base of the Whistler Village gondola and Blackcomb Excalibur gondola. The … Continue reading Alpenglow Whistler – a MountainView Ski Lodge Review