Airline Review
-
Review: Philippine Airlines 777 Business Class (MNL-PVG)
Philippine Airlines flight details After spending about four hours in Manila, it was finally time to head to Shanghai! I was particularly excited for this flight as it was operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, which usually flies longer flights to Europe or North America; this would certainly be a contrast to the regional Airbus A321-200…
-
Review: Philippine Airlines A321 Business Class (CGK-MNL)
Philippine Airlines flight details Founded in 1941, Philippine Airlines (PAL) holds the distinction of being Asia’s first commercial airline. Over the decades, it has evolved into the Philippines’ flag carrier, maintaining a prominent role in the nation’s aviation landscape. Today, PAL operates a mixed fleet of Airbus A321s, A330s, and Boeing 777s, serving a wide…
-
Review: ANA 787-9 Business Class (CGK-NRT)
ANA flight details Founded in 1952 as Nippon Helicopters, ANA has steadily grown into Japan’s largest carrier, dwarfing its main rival – Japan Airlines. Today, the airline operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including A321neos, Boeing 737s, 787s, and 777s, flying to a myriad of international destinations from its hubs in Tokyo Haneda and Narita.…
-
Review: Garuda Indonesia A330 Business Class (SIN-CGK)
Garuda Indonesia flight details Being a prestige route of sorts, Garuda Indonesia often flies its long-haul widebody planes on its flights to Singapore. I have flown both the airline’s newest Airbus A330-900neo and the oldest Airbus A330-300 Business Class on this route. As I rushed to book this flight, I didn’t think twice and assumed…
-
Review: SriLankan Airlines A330 Business Class (CMB-SIN)
SriLankan Airlines flight details SriLankan Airlines operates a sub-fleet of seven Airbus A330-300s for premium long-haul routes to London and Paris, equipped with the airline’s best inflight product. Of its Southeast Asian destinations, Singapore is the only route to consistently be flown by these flagship aircraft. As I’ve mentioned in my previous instalment, I was meant…
-
Review: SriLankan Airlines A320neo Business Class (KTM-CMB)
SriLankan Airlines flight details Sri Lanka’s national airline has weathered decades of turbulence, from political headwinds to continuous financial difficulty. Originally launched as Air Lanka in 1979, the carrier was partially managed by Emirates before returning to full state control in 2008. Today, its fleet consists entirely of Airbus planes, featuring a mix of A320…
-
Review: Buddha Air ATR 72-500 (KTM-BWA)
Buddha Air flight details Founded in 1997, Buddha Air is Nepal’s principal domestic carrier and the nation’s largest airline. Focusing mostly on domestic flights, the airline operates a mixed fleet of ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. Furthermore, Buddha Air is generally considered the safest and most reliable domestic airline in the country. Booking Buddha Air Buddha…
-
Review: Nepal Airlines A330 Business Class (DEL-KTM)
Nepal Airlines flight details Nepal Airlines is the national flag carrier of the namesake Himalayan country. The airline has in recent years reinvented itself following decades of mismanagement and reliability issues. This culmulated in the acquisition of its current fleet of modern Airbus A320s and A330s, alongside online booking services for its flights. This was…
-
Review: Garuda Indonesia A330 Economy Class (DPS-CGK)
Garuda Indonesia flight details Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia’s state-owned flag carrier, is undoubtedly the most comfortable way to fly within the country. While the airline isn’t as premium as the likes of Japan Airlines or Singapore Airlines for instance, Garuda Indonesia does provide very consistent and reliable services throughout its network. As such, it has long…
-
Review: Air India 777 Business Class (BOM-DEL)
Air India flight details The longtime flag carrier of India is in the midst of a renaissance. After being reacquired by the Tata conglomerate, Air India has embarked on a journey of fleet renewal to replace its long-despised fleet. This includes a set of relatively young widebody aircraft acquired from Delta Air Lines and Etihad…