I had originally booked myself into economy class for my flight to Japan, but a reasonably priced over-the-counter, one-way upgrade offer at check-in brought me back into the forward cabin – and, before the flight, into Philippine Airlines’ newly renovated lounge.
Category Archives: Japan
Lounge + Flight Report: CX “The Pier” Business Class Lounge, HKG – & – HKG-MNL on CX 905
Where Diego enters, sits, and leaves. (That’s the lounge part.) And then enters, sits, and leaves. (That’s the flight part.) Yep, that’s pretty much it.
Flight Report: HND-HKG on CX 549
Where Diego sinks into Cathay’s uber-comfortable long-haul seat for a second time, can’t eat the appetizer, and orders sweet wine to go with his mixed nuts.
Lounge Report: JL “Sakura Lounge”, HND
Where Diego settles into a comfy seat, enjoys a great view, and gulps down a glass of one of his favourite beverages for the first time in more than four years. (Yes, four long years. I’ll tell you the whole story shortly.)
Field Report: Tōkyō (16 April 2013) – Part 2/2
Where Diego sees a man walking his dog, admires a marble staircase, and says farewell to one of his favourite cities in the world. Second part of two. Final field report of Japan 2013.
Field Report: Tōkyō (16 April 2013) – Part 1/2
Where Diego sees a man walking his dog, admires a marble staircase, and says farewell to one of his favourite cities in the world. First part of two.
Field Report: Tōkyō (15 April 2013)
Where Diego goes up in a lift, looks down upon a city, and gazes out over a sea of twinkling lights spread as far as the eye could see.
Field Report: Sendai (15 April 2013) – Part 3/3
Where Diego finds life in a cemetery, sees bright colours on a mausoleum, and is rendered speechless by a cow’s tongue. Third part of three.
Field Report: Sendai (15 April 2013) – Part 2/3
Where Diego finds life in a cemetery, sees bright colours on a mausoleum, and is rendered speechless by a cow’s tongue. Second part of three.
Field Report: Sendai (15 April 2013) – Part 1/3
Where Diego finds life in a cemetery, sees bright colours on a mausoleum, and is rendered speechless by a cow’s tongue. First part of three.
Within striking distance 