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This is our review of the Grand Hyatt Barcelona hotel. It is one of two Barcelona reviews we’ll be running in July because, before I accepted an invitation from Hyatt, I had already booked a .....
This is our review of the Grand Hyatt Barcelona hotel. It is one of two Barcelona reviews we’ll be .....
12 Jul 202412 July 2024 • 28 comments
Just over a month ago, Plaza Premium opened a new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4, replacing its existing offering. We covered it at the time but we didn’t have any photographs – until now. .....
Just over a month ago, Plaza Premium opened a new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4, replacing its existing .....
4 Oct 20244 October 2024 • 33 comments
This is our review of China Airlines Premium Business Class on an A350-900. It is the first in a series of reviews looking at Taiwanese carrier China Airlines. You can see my overview of China .....
This is our review of China Airlines Premium Business Class on an A350-900. It is the first in a series of .....
23 Oct 202423 October 2024 • 37 comments
Heathrow Rewards is offering up to 5,000 bonus points when you buy clothing or luxury goods at the airport by 31st October. Heathrow Rewards gives you 1 point for every £1 spent in Heathrow (1 per .....
Heathrow Rewards is offering up to 5,000 bonus points when you buy clothing or luxury goods at the airport by .....
24 Sep 202424 September 2024 • 18 comments
The second London branch of art’otel, the design-led brand which is marketed via Radisson Hotels, opened in Hoxton recently. (The Park Plaza and art’otel brands are not owned by Radisson .....
The second London branch of art’otel, the design-led brand which is marketed via Radisson Hotels, opened .....
16 Jun 202416 June 2024 • 14 comments
This is our review of the Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, generally known as ‘Hotel Ambassador’. I had a one night stay here last week. As I was only awake in the hotel for around .....
This is our review of the Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, generally known as ‘Hotel .....
15 May 202515 May 2025 • 13 comments
This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite business class. Whilst Cathay Pacific has kept it quiet for fear of last minute aircraft swaps, it is now flying its first Aria .....
This is our review of Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite business class. Whilst Cathay Pacific has kept it .....
29 Jan 202529 January 2025 • 86 comments
This is our review of Finnair’s new long haul business class seat. As you may remember, Finnair surprised us all when it announced an innovative brand new no-recline business class seat, as well .....
This is our review of Finnair’s new long haul business class seat. As you may remember, Finnair .....
30 Sep 202430 September 2024 • 82 comments
The Radisson Collection Berlin hotel was famous for having a huge aquarium in its lobby. Long term readers will recognise the photo above because we used it for many years to illustrate Radisson .....
The Radisson Collection Berlin hotel was famous for having a huge aquarium in its lobby. Long term readers .....
13 Feb 202513 February 2025
Air India is currently in the middle of a huge transformation under the new ownership of Tata Group, with a brand new long haul fleet due to be in place by the end of 2026. The catchphrase is .....
Air India is currently in the middle of a huge transformation under the new ownership of Tata Group, with a .....
28 Jun 202428 June 2024 • 21 comments
London Gatwick has become the first airport in the UK to open a dedicated charging station for electric cars. The new state-of-the-art GRIDSERVE facility has 30 high-power and low-power vehicle .....
London Gatwick has become the first airport in the UK to open a dedicated charging station for electric cars. .....
11 Jan 202411 January 2024 • 91 comments
It’s been a long time coming but Cathay Pacific has finally lifted the lid on its much-teased new Aria business class seat for the Boeing 777 fleet. Originally due to fly in Q2, the new cabin .....
It’s been a long time coming but Cathay Pacific has finally lifted the lid on its much-teased new Aria .....
17 Oct 202417 October 2024 • 45 comments
This is our review of JAL’s premium economy cabin on the new A350-1000. Last year, Japan Airlines introduced its new flagship aircraft – the A350-1000. With 13 on order, these will form .....
This is our review of JAL’s premium economy cabin on the new A350-1000. Last year, Japan Airlines .....
7 Apr 20257 April 2025 • 70 comments
This is our review of Hilton’s Conrad Osaka hotel in Japan. After two nights in Nagoya (TIAD Nagoya hotel review here) I took the Shinkansen bullet train about 50 minutes west to Osaka. Both .....
This is our review of Hilton’s Conrad Osaka hotel in Japan. After two nights in Nagoya (TIAD Nagoya .....
29 Sep 202429 September 2024 • 31 comments
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