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The Best-Laid Plans: ANA Economy Tokyo to Manila

For the sake of completeness, I did take a few photos on my (comparatively) short hop to Manila.  Coach just doesn’t merit quite as many words (or photos) as first class. ANA 949 Tokyo (NRT) – Manila (MNL) Friday, May … Continue reading

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The Best-Laid Plans: United Global First Lounge Tokyo Narita

Since I was an arriving passenger from a Global First flight, I had access to the first class lounge in Tokyo for my three hour layover.  If nothing else, it made for a change of scenery from March. Upon entering, … Continue reading

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The Best-Laid Plans: United First Class San Francisco to Tokyo

As I was checking up on flight loads the day before my trip, I noticed that the day’s UA915 (HNL-SFO) flight had been canceled and my flight to Honolulu showing no seats for sale in either cabin.  Since SHARES’ (apparent) … Continue reading

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Asia, the Long Way: Turkish Business Class Tokyo to Istanbul

I left the United lounge shortly before the revised, scheduled boarding time.  The flight status TVs throughout the lounge had out of order signs next to them (despite being on) that didn’t exactly inspire my confidence.  Our departure was a … Continue reading

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Asia, the Long Way: United Club Tokyo Narita

Because of my short redeye into Tokyo, I actually wound up going to bed early and somehow managed to wake up after sleeping about 8 hours.  This left me with a few hours to kill in my hotel room, eating … Continue reading

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Asia, the Long Way: Hilton Tokyo Narita

For my stay in Tokyo, I chose to stay at the airport.  While the first part of my plan (checking in early to freshen up) did not go quite as expected, it was convenient for the second half of my … Continue reading

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Asia, the Long Way: Thai Business Class Bangkok to Tokyo

For my hop to Tokyo, I selected the Thai-operated redeye. Having relaxed in the Thai business class lounge until 45 minutes before departure, I decided to head to my gate.  Boarding didn’t start until around 25 minutes before departure, leaving … Continue reading

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