Posts by Mika Hämäläinen

KLM Business Class in Europe: A Short-Haul Experience

6 months ago

Flying business class within Europe is always a slightly different proposition compared to long-haul premium cabins. With KLM, the experience is less about lie-flat seats and more about smoother ground…

SH Premium Lounge Hanoi: A Pleasant Surprise for a Credit Card Lounge

Business Class, Lounge

6 months ago

I generally walk into credit card lounges with fairly low expectations. Years of traveling have conditioned me to expect crowded rooms, uninspired food and an overall experience that feels more…

Vietnam Airlines Lotus Lounge Hanoi: Surprisingly Weak Catering

Business Class, Lounge, SkyTeam, Vietnam Airlines

6 months ago

Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport is home to Vietnam Airlines’ flagship lounge, a space that on paper should represent the very best the national carrier has to offer. As a…

China Eastern Airlines Short-Distance Economy Class Review

China Eastern Airlines, Economy Class, SkyTeam

6 months ago

China Eastern Airlines is one of those carriers that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, especially among Western frequent flyers. In my experience, it consistently offers very competitive pricing…

KLM European Economy Class – A Refreshing Surprise

Economy Class, KLM, SkyTeam

6 months ago

When flying around Europe, expectations for economy class have become increasingly modest over the years. Many airlines in the region have stripped their short-haul product down to the bare minimum,…

China Eastern Airlines Lounge 36 at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Business Class, China Eastern Airlines, SkyTeam

6 months ago

Shanghai Pudong Airport is quite a functional airport, and finding a lounge that makes the pre-flight experience pleasant is a welcome addition. China Eastern Airlines’ Lounge 36 turned out to…

Cathay Pacific Lounge Shanghai Pudong – A Slice of Hong Kong Excellence

Business Class, Cathay Pacific, Lounge, Oneworld

6 months ago

Cathay Pacific is known for delivering a consistent premium experience across its network, and its lounge at Shanghai Pudong International Airport is no exception. For anyone flying on Cathay Pacific…

DAT for Finnair – What to Expect When You Fly in Business Class

Business Class, Finnair, Oneworld

6 months ago

If you’ve booked a Finnair flight recently and noticed it’s operated by DAT LT, you’re probably wondering what that actually means for your experience in Business Class and beyond. Finnair,…

Korean Air Domestic Economy Class: Jeju to Seoul

Economy Class, Korean Air, SkyTeam

6 months ago

Sometimes frequent flying rewards you in unexpected ways, and this flight is a perfect example of that. On a previous trip, Finnair had to reroute me from Milan to Seoul,…

China Airlines Lounge Kaohsiung International Airport Review

Business Class, China Airlines, SkyTeam

6 months ago

Kaohsiung International Airport doesn’t exactly overwhelm you with lounge choices, and if you’re flying with China Airlines or a SkyTeam partner, the China Airlines lounge is likely where you’ll end…