Trip Report Archives - SamChui.com Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:53:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png Trip Report Archives - SamChui.com 32 32 108386868 Photo Report: Japan Airlines A350-1000 Cabin Revealed https://samchui.com/2023/12/13/photo-report-japan-airlines-a350-1000-cabin-revealed/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/13/photo-report-japan-airlines-a350-1000-cabin-revealed/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:23:26 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50096 Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 from Airbus’ delivery center in Toulouse, France. The A350-1000 is set to become the airline’s new international aircraft, initially flying on the prestigious Tokyo Haneda - New York JFK route. JAL has ordered 31 A350 aircraft, comprising 18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s. The carrier has […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/13/photo-report-japan-airlines-a350-1000-cabin-revealed/feed/ 10 50096 Photo Report: World’s First Louis Vuitton Airport Lounge https://samchui.com/2023/12/05/photo-report-worlds-first-louis-vuitton-airport-lounge/ https://samchui.com/2023/12/05/photo-report-worlds-first-louis-vuitton-airport-lounge/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:10:16 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=50062 The world's first-ever Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alléno has opened in Doha; Hamad International Airport. It brings an exquisite fusion of luxury gastronomy and French savoir-faire. Who can access the Louis Vuitton Lounge? Currently, access is exclusively for Qatar Airways Privilege Club Gold and Platinum members. In addition, guests invited by Louis Vuitton can […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/12/05/photo-report-worlds-first-louis-vuitton-airport-lounge/feed/ 3 50062 Photo Report: Etihad New First and Business Class Lounge, Terminal A Abu Dhabi https://samchui.com/2023/11/22/photo-report-etihad-new-first-and-business-class-lounge-terminal-a-abu-dhabi/ https://samchui.com/2023/11/22/photo-report-etihad-new-first-and-business-class-lounge-terminal-a-abu-dhabi/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:11:16 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49972 I recently visited the new Etihad First Class and Business Class lounge in the new Terminal A of Abu Dhabi International Airport. There are night and day differences to the old lounge. The Etihad lounges are accessible to guests flying in Etihad’s The Residence, First and Business Class and Etihad Guest members with eligible tier […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/11/22/photo-report-etihad-new-first-and-business-class-lounge-terminal-a-abu-dhabi/feed/ 0 49972 Photo Report: First Look of Abu Dhabi’s New Airport Terminal A https://samchui.com/2023/11/03/photo-report-first-look-of-abu-dhabis-new-airport-terminal-a/ https://samchui.com/2023/11/03/photo-report-first-look-of-abu-dhabis-new-airport-terminal-a/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:02:09 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49797 Abu Dhabi Airport New Terminal A has opened. Covering 742,000 square metres, it is one of the largest airport terminals in the world. I visited the brand new terminal yesterday and here are some information to share with you: At a Glance Terminal Capacity The $3 billion building, which is triple the size of the […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/11/03/photo-report-first-look-of-abu-dhabis-new-airport-terminal-a/feed/ 4 49797 Trip Report: Azul A350 Paris to Sao Paulo https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/ https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:36:47 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49363 It's been over 10 years since my last visit to Brazil and I am glad to try a new airline; Azul. I flew with their A350 from Paris to Sao Paulo. Video Paris Orly Airport Azul uses Orly Terminal 4. My flight leaves from Paris Orly in the evening hours. Check-in was swift. I noticed […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/09/27/trip-report-azul-a350-paris-to-sao-paulo/feed/ 3 49363 Trip Report: ANA B787 Economy Middle Seat to B777 Widest Business Suite https://samchui.com/2023/08/28/trip-report-ana-b787-economy-middle-seat-to-b777-widest-business-suite/ https://samchui.com/2023/08/28/trip-report-ana-b787-economy-middle-seat-to-b777-widest-business-suite/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:04:38 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49206 I want to visit my mom in the U.S. but all the flights have been packed. Last minute, I found a seat on ANA. The first flight from Hong Kong to Tokyo is in Economy Class on their B787-8. Video There’s nothing wrong with flying economy class, but once you tried premium class, it is […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/08/20/trip-report-flying-former-chinese-air-force-one-air-china-b747-400/feed/ 5 49089 Trip Report: Etihad A380 First Class London to Abu Dhabi https://samchui.com/2023/08/15/trip-report-etihad-a380-first-class-london-to-abu-dhabi/ https://samchui.com/2023/08/15/trip-report-etihad-a380-first-class-london-to-abu-dhabi/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:16:18 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49025 Etihad A380s were grounded and stored in Teruel, Spain during the pandemic. Earlier this year, the airline made an announcement that 4 of its A380 will be returning to service flying between London and Abu Dhabi. I was invited to try out the Etihad First Class experience onboard their A380 from London to Abu Dhabi […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/08/15/trip-report-etihad-a380-first-class-london-to-abu-dhabi/feed/ 4 49025 Trip Report: Emirates A380 Premium Economy Los Angeles to Dubai https://samchui.com/2023/07/23/trip-report-emirates-a380-premium-economy-los-angeles-to-dubai/ https://samchui.com/2023/07/23/trip-report-emirates-a380-premium-economy-los-angeles-to-dubai/#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:18:09 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=48837 I flew on Emirates A380 from Los Angeles to Dubai and checked out the new Premium Economy product on this 16 hours flight. Emirates has just added Premium Economy on to/from U.S. A380 flights including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and New York. There were just 13 passengers taking advantage of the Premium Economy cabin on […]

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