Introduction: The Long Way To Abu Dhabi

I'm not discounting how massive of a trip this was, but a China Airlines long haul review is in order, given that you have recently flown Starlux and EVA, just to provide a comparison

Excited to read more in-depth about your whirlwind trip, Lucky! Happy holidays to you and your family and may the new year bring you plenty of blue skies and tail winds!

THIS type of content is why I follow this blog. So glad to see one of your old time-type reports instead of the incessant credit card hustling.

You’re the reason why I myself have started booking such crazy review trips — but no miles and points yet; I’ve only just started the game, it’s all cash. Over Christmas and the New Year I’ll be flying SIN–BOM–BLR–HKG–HAN–SGN–HAN–SIN on the SQ A380, the Vistara A320neo, the CX A350 and A321neo, the VietJetAir A330 and the Vietnam Airlines A350. Drawing plenty of eyeballs and frawns from my disbelieving family. 😉

Which wild whirlwind airlines are on your next review trip? Azul? LATAM? TAP? Or, on the other end of the world, Oman Air, Saudia (after its big rebrand), Middle East Airlines or Vistara — yes, I know I’m pushing it too hard (I want you to fly it before it goes away!).

This is going to be great! Doing a similar trip to Asia next year, albeit with much more time at each destination. I'm game for moving around where my fiance would much rather hit one place, max two. So I'm keeping the actually itinerary under wraps until take off.

I’m going to take notes so I can visualize this journey. I don’t think I could do it even business class. I’d have to have proper sleep at hotels and workout. Def couldn’t do alcohol.

You certainly are getting around! I couldn't do it but greatly appreciate that you do and tell us all about it. Thank you!!!

Great trip and nice lounge hopping, sure EVA Air will no disappoint you, great soft product with wonderful soft product and professional crew. Right now lying in bed with Jason Wu pijamas remind back great flights.
Just for your info suppose a typo mistake on top review stating Garuda First class from Cgk to Jed while should be business class according miles and pics in review.

I missed the airport lounge in Jeddah in your list of upcoming reviews but you probably headed right for the Aerotel after your transfer experience. I spent 6 hours in the Saudia lounge recently during a layover and it wasn't a pleasant experience. Decent food and seating possibilities but bright lights everywhere and the temperature was freezing cold. Pack winter clothes if you have to spend time there!
On our return flight we'll have a 10 hour layover so we will book the Aerotel. I am looking forward to your review with trepidation.

The logistics not just of scheduling this all but crossing your fingers long enough to keep it all working are no small task.

I think we will see more airlines have more rewards for their own loyalty programs. It is just starting to be a trend. This will create a problem for those who "play the game" of having racked up points in the most useful rewards program in the group, but if you hold credit card points could make it more useful.