Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 was inaugurated recently amid great fanfare. The excitement was well-deserved—the brand new “resort” airport features a vastly improved experience for passengers. Many new features were added to the new terminal, while some others were transferred from the old one, among them Plaza Premium Lounge, which fortunately was afforded a larger Read More
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Using FAST Check-in with Jetstar at Singapore Changi Airport
The holidays are upon us, as is the dreaded peak travel season. Long queues are undoubtedly a major source of airport stress, so it’s good that airlines like Jetstar are advocating for the use of Fast and Seamless Travel (FAST) check-in at Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN). The FAST initiative has benefited many passengers thus Read More
Dusit Thani Bangkok: A Stay Before the Grande Dame Rests
Back in 2014, I had the opportunity to stay at and write about the Dusit Thani Bangkok upon the hosting of its general manager Khun Sukanya Janchoo, who is considered a legend in the Thai hospitality industry. I since had fond memories of the place—especially of that signature floral scent that lingered in its rooms. Read More
Review: Sapphire Plaza Premium Lounge at Jakarta Airport T3
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia (IATA: CGK) recently inaugurated its Terminal 3, which locals christened as the “ultimate” terminal because of its scale and gorgeously sleek architecture. Its biggest tenant is the nation’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, which operates both its domestic and international flights, but recently, low-cost carriers like Jetstar Asia and Cebu Read More
Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur: Unbelievably Affordable Hotel
Normally, I wouldn’t even dare consider traveling to Bandung on a weekend, since it can be hectic with people from Jakarta and nearby cities coming in for quick vacations. However, it was the middle of Ramadan for our Muslim brethren, so it wasn’t much of a traveling season for Indonesia. I thus ventured out to Read More