The Air China Domestic Lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is one of the most impressive domestic airline lounges I have visited anywhere in the world! From its elegant design and extensive dining options to a full-service bar and outdoor terrace, this lounge delivers an experience that rivals many international business class lounges.
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Malaysia Airlines And Singapore Airlines Turn Their Kuala Lumpur-Singapore Partnership Into Joint Fares
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines have begun selling joint fare products between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, turning a long-running codeshare relationship into a deeper commercial partnership on one of Southeast Asia’s most important shuttle markets.
(more…)Asiana Airlines Will Leave Star Alliance, Reshaping Loyalty Options in Seoul
Asiana Airlines will formally leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, ending a 23-year membership as the carrier moves deeper into its merger with Korean Air. For frequent flyers, the change is more than alliance housekeeping: it starts the countdown for earning, redeeming, lounge access, and elite benefits on one of Northeast Asia’s most important network airlines.
(more…)There is a Pokémon Center in Guangzhou, China!
Most Pokémon fans are surprised to learn that China officially does not have any Pokémon Centers. Unlike Japan, where dedicated Pokémon Centers can be found in major cities, mainland China has never received an official store under the Pokémon Center brand. However, there is a hidden gem in Guangzhou that offers an experience remarkably similar to visiting a Pokémon Center in Japan.
(more…)China Eastern Airlines Domestic Economy Class Review
China Eastern Airlines is one of China’s largest carriers and a major member of the SkyTeam alliance. With an extensive domestic network connecting major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Kunming, it is an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers. This review covers the complete experience of flying China Eastern Airlines domestic economy class, from booking and check-in to the onboard experience and service.
(more…)China Eastern Restores Shanghai-Stockholm Flights As Europe-Asia Capacity Rebuilds
China Eastern Airlines is returning to Stockholm with nonstop Shanghai Pudong-Stockholm Arlanda flights, restoring a direct China-Sweden link that had been absent for years. The three-weekly service gives SkyTeam a more visible role in the Nordic-China market and adds another sign that Europe-Asia flying is being rebuilt route by route.
(more…)Korean Air’s New Incheon Lounges Turn The Asiana Merger Into A Premium Brand Statement
Korean Air has completed a major overhaul of its lounge network at Seoul Incheon Terminal 2, expanding space, seating and service ambition as the airline reshapes itself after taking control of Asiana Airlines. The project is more than an airport upgrade: it is an early, visible expression of what Korean Air wants its post-merger premium identity to become.
(more…)Vietnam Airlines’ Hanoi-Amsterdam Launch Gives SkyTeam A New Vietnam-Europe Link
Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated nonstop Hanoi-Amsterdam flights, creating the first direct link between Vietnam and the Netherlands and adding another long-haul European route to the carrier’s Airbus A350 network. The three-weekly service strengthens Vietnam Airlines’ Europe strategy while giving SkyTeam a cleaner path between Southeast Asia and Amsterdam.
(more…)Virgin Australia Opens Canberra’s First International Route With Direct Bali Flights
Virgin Australia has launched direct Canberra-Bali flights, giving Australia’s capital its first international airline service and adding a new leisure pathway into Denpasar. The three-weekly Boeing 737-800 route is more than a seasonal holiday addition: it turns Canberra Airport into an international departure point for the first time and gives Virgin Australia a sharper role in Australia’s Bali market.
(more…)China Eastern Opens Adelaide-Shanghai Flights as South Australia Reconnects With Mainland China
China Eastern Airlines has launched direct Shanghai-Adelaide service, giving South Australia a new nonstop link to one of China’s most important commercial and aviation hubs. The SkyTeam carrier’s Airbus A350-900 flights are designed to support tourism, trade and family travel during a seasonal trial that could become more important if demand proves durable.
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