KLM Crown Lounge 25 (Schengen) – Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol is not exactly short on lounges, but when it comes to flying within the Schengen zone, KLM Crown Lounge 25 is clearly the flagship option. I’ve passed through…
Posts by Mika Hämäläinen
Iberia Velázquez Lounge at Madrid–Barajas is Crap
For many frequent flyers, non-Schengen lounges tend to be the bright side of European travel. Airlines usually reserve their better facilities for long-haul passengers, offering improved food, calmer spaces and…
Tallinn Airport Lounge Is a Tiny Treasure
Tallinn Airport is known for its compact, human-scaled design, and its single lounge perfectly reflects this character. As the only airport lounge not only in Tallinn but in all of…
Review: EVA Air Business Class in Asia, Just WOW!
When you think about premium flying in Asia, EVA Air inevitably comes to mind. As a proud member of the Star Alliance, EVA Air has built a reputation for offering…
My Japan Airlines Economy Class Experience
When it comes to long-haul travel, comfort and hospitality make all the difference — and Japan Airlines (JAL) continues to impress me every time I fly. As one of my…
Is Oman Air Scamming Business Class Flyers? Downgrades, Denials and a Disturbing Pattern
If you’ve been browsing FlyerTalk or Reddit lately, you’ve probably seen the wave of frustration building over Oman Air’s questionable treatment of business class passengers. A growing number of travelers…
The Oneworld Lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport: What a Gem!
When you think of airline alliances at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, oneworld might not be the first that comes to mind. After all, South Korea is the proud home of…
Free Upgrade: China Eastern Airlines Domestic Business Class
When China recently reopened its borders and began allowing visa-free travel for most Europeans, I knew it was the perfect time to visit again. I booked my flights months in…
Which Airlines Let You Pay to Boost Your Status Tier?
If you’ve ever found yourself just a few miles or tier points short of elite airline status, you’re not alone. In recent years, several major airlines have introduced a new…
Iberia Business Class on Airbus A350: A Mixed Experience
Flying from London to Madrid, I found myself on an Iberia-operated flight that turned out to be more confusing than luxurious. The ticket was originally sold by Finnair as part…