From Hong Kong–Amsterdam in 2022 to the latest Vancouver–Taipei: every flight report, in takeoff order.

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CH.01 · 2022.11.13

Flights ≈ 5,763 MI

香港 HKG阿姆斯特丹 AMS

Cathay Pacific CX271 Hong Kong–Amsterdam: A Red-Eye Done Right, and a Burger to Remember

A November 2022 red-eye on Cathay Pacific CX271 from Hong Kong to Amsterdam: a private pod at 12G, a Bamford amenity kit, and a business-class burger that punched well above cruising altitude.

2022.11.13

CH.02 · 2025.05.09

Flights ≈ 5,969 MI

羅馬 FCO台北 TPE

China Airlines CI76 Rome–Taipei: A Leased A350, Dead Wi-Fi and Bread Like a Rock

A leased ex-SAS A350-900, staggered Vantage XL seats, Wi-Fi that never worked in thirteen hours, and bread like a rock. On China Airlines CI76 in business, only the wine list showed up.

2025.05.09

CH.03 · 2025.09.07

Flights ≈ 1,804 MI

東京羽田 HND香港 HKG

Cathay Pacific First Class CX549: Haneda to Hong Kong, the Beauty of a Classic

On 7 September 2025, CX549 flew from Haneda to Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific's First Class on the 777-300ER is no longer new — but with a 2006 Billecart-Salmon, a full Japanese dinner and a handwritten card from the crew, its composure and care endure. Delayed by nearly ninety minutes; my verdict is 92.

2025.09.07

CH.04 · 2026.05.25

Flights ≈ 5,960 MI

溫哥華 YVR台北 TPE

China Airlines CI31 Vancouver–Taipei Premium Business Class: The Pre-Selected Lamb Rack That Proved Me Right

On May 25, 2026, CI31 Vancouver–Taipei. China Airlines' catering was so good I nearly finished everything — especially the pre-selected lamb rack. Choose China Airlines over EVA whenever you can.

2026.05.25

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