Speaking of phoenixes, it appears that Mexicana will be taking to the skies by Q4 of this year. Good thing I didn’t include them in this post. But before we get into the latest news, I have fond memories of flying with Mexicana, which was one of the world’s oldest carriers before it went belly-up […]
Aviation
Never Flying Again
That’s right! These airlines are never flying again. Yes, these carriers once served a purpose, be it skidding off of runways, or skidding back onto runways. Occasionally, they took to the air. Now, their memories for me last only in the form of years-old digital photos taken back when I was a more jittery flier…which, […]
Phoenix to Tijuana Nonstop, Coming Soon
Starting in 2024: Phoenix to Tijuana, nonstop. For the first time in years, Tijuana is getting a flight to the United States. But if you guessed Aeromexico Connect, Volaris, or Viva Aerobus, you’d have to guess again; more on this later. On 15 February, American Airlines is taking up the helm. More specifically, SkyWest Airlines […]
Miracle Lounge (Concourse G), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
The 24-hour Miracle Lounge Concourse G Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is a sizable one. However, you’re unlikely to be using it unless your flight is leaving from a G gate. It has two entrances; one is slightly tucked away on the main shopping/dining level (level 4), and the other is near gate G2 (level 3). In other […]
Air France – KLM Lounge Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
After a two week’s visit to one of the world’s food centers, it was time to move on. Since my next flight was leaving from BKK, let’s check out the Air France – KLM Lounge Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. This lounge is located on Level 3 in Concourse F. Most lounges– save for a Miracle Lounge […]
Downtown Check-In Reopening Next Month in Hong Kong
After more than three years, it appears that downtown check-in is finally returning to Hong Kong. Starting 5 July, passengers on select airlines will once again be able to realize downtown check-in for their flights at the Hong Kong Island Airport Express station, by the ifc Mall in Central. Lamentably, the last time I was […]
Trip Report: GX Airlines, Nanning NNG to Bangkok BKK
Here’s a new carrier for BoardingArea trip reports– GX Airlines. In this post, I will be covering my flight from Nanning, in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, as well as the sole airport lounge in the international wing of Nanning Wuxu International Airport. But first, a warm tip for potential visitors […]
First Class Lounge North, Zhengzhou, China
For my second of three lounge reviews from China, today we will visit the domestic First Class Lounge North at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. (If you’re not so familiar with the name Zhengzhou, it’s in a particularly historic region, located between two ancient capitals of Kaifeng and Luoyang.) Not to mention, given it’s central (to […]