Airport Lounge Review: Cathay Pacific – The Wing (Hong Kong International Airport)

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Hong Kong International Airport is Cathay Pacific's hub, and the airline has fully FIVE business class lounges there, four for departing passengers and one for arriving passengers. What are they like? Is it worth getting to the airport early to chill out there?

In-Town Check-in Counters: How to De-stress Your Trip to Hong Kong International Airport

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Many airlines offer free in-town check-in services at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations on the Airport Express MTR line, allowing passengers to check in and check their bags at least 90 minutes and up to one day before their flight departs.

Airline Lounge Review: Emirates Business Class Lounge at Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi)

Emirates Airline has its own Business Class Lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. With comfortable seating, it serves hot and cold dishes and snacks as well as a free flow of beverages. Is it worth getting to the airport early to take advantage of it?

Passengers’ Rights: What to Do If Your Flight Is Overbooked

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Most airlines oversell tickets assuming not all passengers will show up for their flight.  So what happens if everybody DOES show up? First they ask for volunteers, offering them compensation. Then they start bumping people. What are your rights and options if this happens? Airlines and Aviation Getting bumped from your flight – it’s the …

Flight Review: AirAsia, Bangkok Dom Mueang Int’l Airport – Phuket Int’l Airport

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The advantages of flying domestically, the pros and cons of checking vs. carrying on your luggage, how flying has changed since I was young. Plus: a review of my flight on AirAsia between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and Phuket International Airport.

China Adopts Visa-Free Policy for Hainan Island

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China has adopted a visa-free policy for travelers from 59 countries visiting Hainan Island as long as they book their trips through travel agencies. Visitors to the Southern Chinese province will be able to remain in the tropical island for up to 30 days.

A Passenger’s Guide to Chiang Rai International Airport (Thailand)

Chiang Rai International Airport serves the Northern Thai province of Chiang Rai, which is Thailand's northern-most province. The airport is also the closest airport to the cave where 12 teenage footballers and their coach went missing.

A Passenger’s Guide to Sanya International Airport (China)

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Sanya Phoenix International Airport is an international gateway serving the city of Sanya and the rest of Southern Hainan Island, which is where most of Hainan's tropical beaches and resort hotels are located. The airport is the 20th busiest airport in China.

A Passenger’s Guide to Haikou International Airport (China)

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Haikou Meilan International Airport is an international gateway serving Haikou, the capital of Hainan province in Southeastern China. It is the largest and busiest air field in Hainan and the 17th busiest airport in China.

A Passenger’s Guide to Surat Thani International Airport (Thailand)

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Surat Thani International Airport serves the Southern Thai province of Surat Thani, which is home to Khao Sok National Park and three other national parks. The airport is also a gateway to Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan,  Koh Thao, Phuket, and the Ang Thong National Marine Park.