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3 weeks ago | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
The Delta Sky Club in Honolulu is renowned for its warm hospitality, special cocktails, and regional food offerings. I finally had a chance to experience this unique airport lounge with my parents. Everything people said about it was true. LocationThe Sky Club is located near the F gates of Terminal 2 at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
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1 month ago | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
Cathay Pacific operates two daily flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting Hollywood of East Asia with Tinseltown. The airline operates its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft across the Pacific Rim, showcasing quiet luxury and a diverse array of culinary flavors. As a founding carrier of the Oneworld, it effortlessly highlights its five-star accolade.
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2 months ago | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, operates five lounges at Hong Kong International Airport, offering travelers peaceful retreats within the expansive Terminal 1. With a business class ticket for a flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, I had the privilege of visiting four of these lounges: both the First and Business Lounges at The Wing and The Pier. LocationThe First and Business lounges of The Wing are connected and located nearest to the security screening by Gate 2.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
The vibrant city of Hong Kong is eager to regain its luster in the post-pandemic era. With a range of offerings, from Michelin-starred restaurants and bustling street vendors to newly constructed museums and revitalized shopping centers, the Pearl of the Orient is poised to attract both business and leisure travelers. Hawker BreakfastThe ultimate breakfast destination is local. Head to Central and look for the street vendor “Sing Heung Yuen,” where you can share a table under the tent.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
This acclaimed five-star establishment is part of Swire Group, a conglomerate that owns Cathay Pacific Airways, hotel properties and shopping malls in the city state. Housing both suites and private residences, The Upper House makes guests feel right at home in the hustle and bustle of the crowded metropolis. “Houses, not hotels” is the philosophy that grounds The Upper House in the epicenter of Hong Kong Island.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
After years of overcrowding and frustration, has opened the doors to a brand-new Centurion Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This long-awaited debut marked the culmination of an ambitious project designed to solve a problem that has plagued Amex’s top cardholders for years. Following my arrival from Taipei and before my connection to Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to see the new lounge during peak rush hour.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
Managed jointly by Qantas, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific, this Oneworld Business Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport offers a spacious and sophisticated environment for alliance elites and business class passengers. LocationLocated on Tom Bradley International Terminal’s (TBIT) fifth floor, the lounge is in the main concourse, directly above the departure level. Guests can take an elevator or escalator up and simply turn right to find the entrance.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
businesstravelerusa.com | George Gomez |Enrique Perrella |Benjamin Chiang |Alesandra Dubin
First Look Chase is expanding its Sapphire Lounge network with new openings in Phoenix and San Diego, while Austin’s Terrace transitions to public access By George Gomez November 12, 2024 First Look The airline is dropping the curtain on its long-awaited closed-door First and Business Class cabin upgrade By Enrique Perrella November 4, 2024 First Look The Embraer E190 jets will operate on routes from Helsinki to Edinburgh, Manchester, and Dublin By George Gomez October 30, 2024 First Look...
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong is launching the next generation of business class, starting with the long-haul Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The oneworld alliance founding carrier presents “Aria Suite” — curated to bring serenity and quiet luxury to both frequent flyers and leisure travelers in their own private hideaway in the sky. The invitationBusiness Traveler is honored to receive an invitation to witness the unveiling party in the hangar at Hong Kong International Airport.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
businesstravelerusa.com | Benjamin Chiang
China Airlines, headquartered in Taiwan, operates 14 of these aircraft and serves routes to North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. As the flag carrier of democratic Taiwan, it provides one of the most stylish cabins within the SkyTeam alliance. Check-InChina Airlines switched from London Gatwick to Heathrow during the pandemic and is currently based in the busiest airport in the UK. It operates in Terminal 3 and has several alliance partners.
