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6 of The World’s Most Amazing First Class Airlines
Are you dreaming of (literally!) living the high life on your next flight? Whether you’re jetting off for a fortnight’s break on a paradise island in the Caribbean, or planning to enjoy premium shopping, gastronomy and more in a world-class city like London, New York or Tokyo, your experience starts on the plane. Here is a shortlist of 6 amazing first…
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Travel with @FoodandTravelHK
In our latest travel series, we journey the world with some of our favourite frequent fliers — from Abu Dhabi to Zurich, Changi to Heathrow — to find out what they’re like on the go. Warning: travel envy ensues.
Traveller: Gloria Chung @Foodandtravelhk
Profession: Food and travel writer / journalist / food stylist
Passport: Hong Kong
Countries visited: 40+
Where was your last destination?
Copenhagen. I was there to binge eat for four days and I managed to get a table at Restaurant 108 and had the best cardamon bun from Juno Bakery. Then I stopped by London for an assignment about Coal Drops Yard and a food styling course at Le Cordon Bleu.
What was the best and worst thing about it?
The weather was absolutely brilliant. Sunny and breezy Autumn weather. Can't complain! I took my time and enjoyed the sunshine at cafés. I love Monmouth Coffee as they serve pastry from my favourite bakery Little Bread Pedlar. Other cafés I like include Fingers Crossed and Jacob the Angel, but it really depends on which area of London I am in.
What do you never travel without?
I am quite minimal in terms of packing. I would say apart from all the essentials, I just wouldn’t travel without my false eyelashes. It takes no time to put on and makes me look sharp. Perfect for travelling.
What’s your favourite travel ensemble?
A striped tee, navy blazer and comfortable trousers. But I’d also bring a little black dress and probably a white shirt.
Where is your favourite hotel?
That's a tough question! There are many fantastic hotels and it really depends on where I travel to. But right now the top three hotels that come to mind are:
- Ryse Hotel in Seoul. It is in an impeccable location and the design is chic. It also attracts a cool crowd and most importantly, the service is fantastic. The staff are extremely helpful, professional and friendly; they even carried my suitcase and sent me to the bus station as I left!
- Hoshinoya in Tokyo is a ryokan [traditional Japanese inn] at its best. It holds Japanese design and service with an international viewpoint. Plus the staff make very good drip coffee!
- And The St. Regis in Kuala Lumpur because they make the best flat white ever.
Who do you normally travel with?
Myself mostly. 60-70% of the time I travel for work, so I do enjoy travelling alone. It's more efficient. I used to travel with a photographer, and maybe a model, but not anymore. I did however, enjoy a trip to Chiang Mai with friends and family not too long ago.
What’s your favourite airline and why?
Cathay Pacific. Because they always have Asian meal options on board.
Tell us your most memorable travel story.
I was on an assignment in London covering a bike tour but I fell off the bike and hurt my knees. I think I lost around a litre of blood from the injury. Everyone around me panicked but I insisted on finishing the whole tour (we were in the middle of it) before heading to the hospital. Thankfully, the nurses at NHS were extremely nice. I consider this experience very professional and heroic. Ha!
Show us your favourite travel photo.
This is my latest favourite! I just love the contrast of light and shadow in Coal Drops Yard, London. The architecture always fascinates me.
Share your top travel tip(s) with us!
- Think Marie Kondo when packing. Seriously you do not need extra bed sheets or a pillow.
- Make a compartment in your suitcase and sort things into different bags. I always imagine myself being checked at customs and needing to open my suitcase. I do not want my underwear on show!
- I always bring Pu’er [Chinese tea] with me. It’s good for digestion. I also bring chia seeds. It's light and fantastic for when you eat too much and feel bloated.
- Get a [mobile phone] SIM card instead of WiFi egg. It's light and does not need charging.
How do you deal with jet lag?
I adjust the time on the flight to the destination. For instance, when you board in Hong Kong, it's still day time in Paris, so you must not sleep until night time in Paris. It works quite well.
Where is your favourite airport and why?
Hong Kong! We have everything really. It’s very efficient, clean and spacious. My favourite area is near Gate 28 where you can get egg tarts and milk tea at King Bakery.
What item(s) do you carry on and use in-flight?
Again, I am really minimal in terms of what I bring on the flight with me, my items include:
- A thermos. I ask the flight attendants to fill it up so I don't need to waste plastic cups for water.
- Eye treatment roll on from Buly 1803. I don’t just use it for the eyes. I roll it on my arm to smell, as I find the scent really soothing.
- Hand cream from Artket.
- And lip balm.
Where are you off to next?
Ishigaki [a Japanese island west of Okinawa]. I went there for a summer holiday before. I can't wait to go back and see what it’s like in winter. I miss the Ishigaki beef!
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Travel with @SupertasterMel
In our latest travel series, we journey the world with some of our favourite frequent fliers — from Abu Dhabi to Zurich, Changi to Heathrow — to find out what they’re like on the go. Warning: travel envy ensues.
Traveller: Melissa Tse @SupertasterMel
Profession: Food & Travel Blogger
Passport: United States
Countries Visited: 36
Where was your last destination?
Alacati in Turkey.
What were you there for?
My husband is an avid windsurfer and Alacati on the west coast of Turkey is a famous world-class windsurfing spot. The seaside town also turned out to be very picturesque with beautiful stone houses and charming cobblestone streets with tons of little shops and alfresco restaurants.
What was the best and worst thing about it?
The best thing was finding a farm to table restaurant - OD Urla - in a nearby town that surpassed our expectations with its high quality of food and attention to details. The worst thing was accidentally sitting on gum while on the flight to Alacati - it was a nightmare to clean on my cotton pants!
What do you never travel without?
My camera. My love for photography started years before I started blogging about food, so besides taking pictures of food, I also like to take pictures of my travels.
What’s your travel ensemble?
It’s all about comfort. I wear comfortable shoes because I tend to walk around a lot when I am travelling and it allows me to be able to explore more places.
Where is your favourite hotel?
I just had a FANtastic stay at the Mandarin Oriental in Marrakech earlier this year. Most of the rooms are villas in contemporary riad style so there are lots of privacy and space - we even had our own private pool and fireplace!
Who do you normally travel with?
My husband. We have been together for 12 years and most of the travels I have done in my life have been with him. While we may have different interests sometimes, we both love eating so we end up doing a lot of eating trips together.
What’s your favourite airline and why?
I mostly fly with Cathay Pacific because it is our flagship carrier and there are more options for direct flights with them from Hong Kong to the rest of the world. I loved that they opened a new direct flight to Seattle (where my husband and I met) earlier this year.
Tell us your most memorable travel story.
I was in Cappadocia in Turkey for 1 night as part of a gastronomy conference and we were informed that the weather was not ideal for hot air ballooning. Still I set my alarm to wake up at sunrise the next morning just in case and ended up witnessing the most magical scene ever with dozens of hot air balloons floating in mid-air against a beautiful sunrise. Best decision ever!
Show us your favourite travel photo.
I was in Antwerp for a meal and didn't even know gorgeous the train station would be until I got there. I guess that's the best thing about traveling - being able to wander around in completely new places and discover things that you didn't even know existed.
Share a travel tip with us.
Pack light. I almost always just travel with a carry-on suitcase (yes even for long trips) and it’s just easier to be on the go when I’m travelling from country to country in Europe without the need to check in my luggage.
Where are you off to next?
Tokyo! I have a restaurant reservation that I made almost half a year ago so it's going to be an eating trip and catching up with friends.
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The many colors of Tokyo Tower. #supermelJapan #supermelTravel #supermelTokyo
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Qatar Dethrones Singapore as the World’s Best Airline in 2019
According to Skytrax's annual World Airline Awards, Qatar Airways is now the number one airline in the world, knocking Singapore Airlines down to second place.
Meanwhile, Japanese airline ANA All Nippon Airlines remained at third place, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific gained altitude from sixth to fourth place and Dubai-based airline Emirates slipped one place and came in fifth on the list.
This is not the first year that the flagship Middle Eastern carrier has won. In fact, it's been named the world’s best airline five times in total (2017, 2015, 2012 and 2011 in previous years).
[inline-quote author="Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways Group"]"It is a proud moment for the airline as our constant innovation and service standards set the benchmark in our industry."[/inline-quote]
For 2019, Qatar was also named the world’s best business class airline while holding the world’s best business class seat. This is quite possibly due to the fact that, in recent years, the airline became the first in the world to provide double beds in business class, as well as the new QSuite seats with a face-to-face quad configuration.
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But not all was lost for Singapore Airlines, as they also won several other important industry accolades including the world’s best cabin crew, best first class and best first-class seat; it was also crowned the best airline in Asia.
Other notable wins include the world’s cleanest airline, awarded to Taiwanese international airline EVA Air; the best airline staff in Asia, which was given to Thai Airways; and the best business class in Asia given to ANA All Nippon Airways
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EVA Air, a Taiwanese international airline, won the award for the world’s best airline cabin cleanliness in 2019 | Image courtesy of EVA Air Facebook[/caption]
Skytrax, which runs an aviation review and ranking website, bases its research for the awards on an annual global passenger survey which collated over 20 million responses from over 100 countries. Voted by consumers, the final results included over 300 airlines in which categories included elements such as cabin service, ground and airport experience as well as onboard experience and more.
The World’s Top Ten Airlines of 2019:
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- Emirates
- EVA Air
- Hainan Airlines
- Qantas Airways
- Lufthansa
- Thai Airways
To view the winners in all 20 award categories, visit the World Airline Awards.
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Cathay Pacific’s business class lounge now offers a yoga and meditation studio
The Sanctuary by Pure Yoga is a 700 square feet haven for rest and rejuvenation.
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Cathay Pacific’s business class lounge now offers a yoga and meditation studio
The Sanctuary by Pure Yoga is a 700 square feet haven for rest and rejuvenation.
For more stories like this, visit www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg.
My First Time Flying Cathay Pacific #LifeWellTravelled #NAINAxGoogle
My First Time Flying Cathay Pacific #LifeWellTravelled #NAINAxGoogle
My First Time Flying Cathay Pacific #LifeWellTravelled #NAINAxGoogle
Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge, Bangkok Airport
Cathay Pacific started to build a worldwide network of branded airport lounges, in order to give premium customers the same luxury experience wherever they travel. Let’s see how it is at Bangkok airport. Located at Level 3 in the Concourse G Departure Hall of Bangkok airport, this Cathay Pacific First & Business Class lounge adopts the airline’s new lounge design…
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Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge, Bangkok Airport
Cathay Pacific started to build a worldwide network of branded airport lounges, in order to give premium customers the same luxury experience wherever they travel. Let’s see how it is at Bangkok airport. Located at Level 3 in the Concourse G Departure Hall of Bangkok airport, this Cathay Pacific First & Business Class lounge adopts the airline’s new lounge design…
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[VIDEOS] Changi Airport Terminal 4 unveiled: Check out the robot cleaners, self check-in and more
Missed out on an open house spot? We have videos - including one of the new, mesmerising kinetic sculpture.
The post [VIDEOS] Changi Airport Terminal 4 unveiled: Check out the robot cleaners, self check-in and more appeared first on The Peak Magazine.
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