Posts by Mika Hämäläinen

Review: American Airlines Main Cabin Extra on an International Flight

4 months ago

Flying long-haul economy can be a test of patience, posture and personal boundaries. When it comes to American Airlines Main Cabin Extra on an international flight, the promise is simple:…

Review: British Airways First Class Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3

British Airways, First Class, Lounge, Oneworld

4 months ago

London Heathrow is one of the world’s most important aviation hubs, and Terminal 3 is home to several premium oneworld lounges. Among them is the British Airways First Class Lounge…

Early Check-In at Singapore Airport’s Jewel – Where is it and How to Use it?

Tips

4 months ago

Singapore Changi Airport is regularly ranked among the world’s best travel hubs, and one of the ways it elevates the passenger experience is through its Early Check-In facility located at…

Swissport Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport is So Sad

Lounge

4 months ago

The Swissport Horizon Lounge at Geneva Airport is one of the first lounges passengers encounter after clearing security, but unfortunately, convenience is where most of its advantages end. Located airside,…

British Airways Lounge at Milan Linate Airport is So Nice!

British Airways, Lounge, Oneworld

4 months ago

The British Airways Lounge at Milan Linate Airport is one of those airport spaces that quietly exceeds expectations. Located in a non-hub airport and serving Schengen departures, it delivers a…

Sala Pau Lounge in Barcelona: Stylish but Ultimately Quite Basic

Lounge

4 months ago

Sala Pau lounge in Barcelona Airport is a place that initially promises more than it ultimately delivers. While it presents itself as a refined and somewhat exclusive space, the overall…

China Eastern Domestic Lounge in Shenzhen: What a Great Lounge!

China Eastern Airlines, Lounge, SkyTeam

4 months ago

When visiting an airline lounge that is labeled as domestic and located outside a flagship hub, expectations are usually kept deliberately low. That was very much the case with China…

Plaza Premium Lounge Budapest Review: A Disappointment

Lounge

4 months ago

Airport lounges are supposed to offer a calm, comfortable escape from the chaos of the terminal, especially when you are paying for access. Unfortunately, the Plaza Premium Lounge at Budapest…

American Airlines Flagship Lounge Miami Review: A Surprisingly Solid Experience

American Airlines, Lounge, Oneworld

4 months ago

American Airlines is, without exaggeration, one of the worst airlines I have ever flown. Over the years, I have repeatedly encountered staff who come across as either shockingly incompetent or…

Review: Japan Airlines Diamond Premier Lounge in Fukuoka

First Class, Japan Airlines, Lounge, Oneworld

4 months ago

Japan Airlines markets its top-tier domestic lounge experience under the “Diamond Premier” name, a label that suggests exclusivity and polish. At Fukuoka Airport, however, the Diamond Premier Lounge continues a…