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Flight Report: MNL-ICN on Philippine Airlines Flight PR466
I tend to give most of my business to budget carriers on regional routes, but I’m happy to upgrade myself to a full-service airline when the prices are right or the schedules suit my preferences. On my latest trip to Korea, I settled on flag carrier Philippine Airlines (IATA Code: PR) and, despite various shortcomings,…
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Field Report: An autumn stroll in Miyajima, Japan (17 November 2016)
Hiroshima is probably best known for the various landmarks associated with the 1945 atomic bombing, but an island not far from the city offers some of the most rewarding sightseeing one can possibly hope for in this part of Japan. Join me as we take a peek at some of the historic architectural treasures found…
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Flight Report: KIX-MNL on Jetstar Asia Flight 3K764
In my previous post, we saw what it’s like to fly from Manila to Ōsaka with Jetstar Asia (IATA code: 3K). Now let’s have a look at the experience going in the opposite direction, departing from Ōsaka and heading back to Manila.
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Flight Report: MNL-KIX on Jetstar Asia Flight 3K763
I’ve only recently started flying with the Jetstar group, but in the past couple of years they’ve become my airline of choice when travelling to/from Japan. Attractive fares have played a key part in that rise, but a more important factor is the increase in the number of Japanese cities they now serve directly out…
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Field Report: Iwakuni, Japan (16 November 2016)
Many old Japanese towns are famous for their castles, but the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture is best known for something else: namely, its unique and splendidly beautiful wooden bridge. (The fact that it’s got a castle of its own is an added bonus, of course.)
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