Sam Chui, Author at SamChui.com

Trip Report: Garuda Indonesia A330 Bali to Jakarta

Sam ChuiApril 10, 2023

After flying on Thai Airways into Bali, I had a sneak peek at how a retired B737-200 is turning into a luxury private jet villa with amazing ocean views from t... Read More...

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Trip Report: Malaysia Airlines Business Class + Golden Lounge Regional

Sam ChuiApril 7, 2023

I recently flew with Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok in Business Class. The ticket was redeemed from British Airways for 16,500 Avios +$17 tax w... Read More...

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Trip Report: Thai Airways B787 Business Class + Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge

Sam ChuiApril 6, 2023

I recently traveled on Thai Airways from Bangkok to Denpasar Bali onboard their B787-8 Royal Silk Class (Business Class). Here are some pictures from my fli... Read More...

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A380 and B747 Routes Network 2023 – Where do they fly to?

Sam ChuiMarch 31, 2023

The below info is extracted from AeroRoutes B747 Summer 2023 Network The following is a list of Boeing 747 operators’ planned passenger service during th... Read More...

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GeminiJets April 2023 New Release – Antonov AN-225 Mriya

Sam ChuiMarch 15, 2023

I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can really take away ... Read More...

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Air Japan Unveils Inaugural Products and Services

Sam ChuiMarch 9, 2023

Air Japan, the new airline brand revealed in March 2022 for medium-haul international routes under ANA Holdings Inc., today unveiled select products and servic... Read More...

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Photos: Lufthansa’s New First Class and Business Class Seats

Sam ChuiFebruary 28, 2023

I attended Lufthansa's new cabin launch "Allegris" today in Berlin. There are some surprises, especially the new Lufthansa First Class! The new First Cl... Read More...

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Korean Air A380 First Class Incheon to LA + First Class Lounge

Sam ChuiFebruary 26, 2023

Korean Air uses Terminal 2 at Incheon Int'l Airport. The premium class check-in area is before row A in the same terminal building. There is a small door l... Read More...

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GeminiJets Airplane Models – March 2023 New Release + Discounts

Sam ChuiFebruary 20, 2023

I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can really take away ... Read More...

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News

Air France – KLM Orders 90 A350s + Air Canada Orders 30 B787-10s

US FAA Restores Mexico’s Category 1 Safety Rating

Ural Airlines A320 Landed in an Open Field in Russia

Reviews

Trip Report: Azul A350 Paris to Sao Paulo

Trip Report: ANA B787 Economy Middle Seat to B777 Widest Business Suite

Trip Report: Flying Former Chinese Air Force One – Air China B747-400

Deals

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escape Sale October 2023

Delta SkyMiles Revamp Elite Status, Restricts Sky Club Access

Air France-KLM Flying Blue Cheap Business Class Awards + Flying Blue Promo

Featured

China Eastern Airlines Flight 583 – A Cabin Crew Perspective

Top 10 Busiest International Routes in the World

Top 10 Longest Runways in the World

CEO Talks

CEO Talks: Air Astana Fleet Update on B787, A321LR and E190-E2

CEO Talks: Saudi’s New National Airline Riyadh Air

CEO Talks: Turkish Airlines Outlines Australia Strategy and 600 Aircraft Orders

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