# Midair Times > Hands-on airline, lounge, and travel gear reviews from a frequent traveller focused on East Asia and premium-cabin products. Every review is based on a flight or product the author actually used. Midair Times is run by Lasse Dyre, a seasoned traveller working at the intersection of art and technology. He regularly flies around the world — with a particular focus on East Asia — to give lectures and speeches. The site is the long-form companion to the @MidairTimes YouTube channel, where flight reviews and lounge walkthroughs are published in video form. ## Airline Reviews - [Cathay Pacific Business Class Review (777-300ER) FRA to HKG: Is the Old Seat Still Worth It?](https://midairtimes.com/cathay-pacific-business-class-review-fra-hkg/): Long-haul business class on the older 777-300ER, including seat, meal service, Bamford amenity kit, IFE, and the verdict on whether the older hard product still competes before the Aria Suite rollout. - [Cathay Pacific Regional Business Class HKG to KIX (CX506): Is It Worth It?](https://midairtimes.com/cathay-pacific-regional-business-class-hkg-kix/): Short-haul regional business class on the Boeing 777-300 in a 2-3-2 configuration, including The Pier lounge at HKG, the seat, lunch service, arrival at Kansai, and the verdict on whether regional business class is worth the price. - [Best Korean Business Class in Star Alliance (in 2025)? Frankfurt to Incheon Asiana Review!](https://midairtimes.com/asiana-business-class-review-fra-icn/): Round-trip business class review of Asiana Airlines A350-900 between Frankfurt and Incheon, including seat, catering, amenity kit, and a comparison to Korean Air and Lufthansa on the same corridor. ## Travel Gear and Connectivity - [The Best Mobile Data Plan for South Korea: Why Airalo's Asialink eSIM Is a Game-Changer](https://midairtimes.com/airalo-asialink-esim-south-korea-review/): Hands-on review of the Airalo Asialink regional eSIM across South Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan, including coverage, setup, customer support, and a comparison to local SIM cards. ## Quick Answers - Q: Is Cathay Pacific business class worth it on the 777-300ER? A: [Yes, with the right expectations](https://midairtimes.com/cathay-pacific-business-class-review-fra-hkg/#quick-verdict) — the seat is a fully lie-flat reverse herringbone, meals are excellent, and WiFi is free. - Q: Is Cathay Pacific regional business class worth it on HKG-KIX? A: [Best as a connecting leg](https://midairtimes.com/cathay-pacific-regional-business-class-hkg-kix/#quick-verdict) — lounge access at HKG is excellent, but the 2-3-2 recliner seat is hard to justify as a standalone purchase. - Q: Is Asiana business class worth it on FRA-ICN? A: [Yes](https://midairtimes.com/asiana-business-class-review-fra-icn/#quick-verdict) — the A350 seat is comfortable, Korean meal service is a standout, and the lounge access at Incheon is excellent. - Q: Does Airalo work in South Korea? A: [Yes](https://midairtimes.com/airalo-asialink-esim-south-korea-review/#quick-verdict) — reliable 4G/5G on SK Telecom's network, with regional plans covering Japan and Hong Kong too. - Q: What is Cathay Pacific's new Aria Suite? A: A fully enclosed business class suite with sliding door, 24-inch 4K screen, being rolled out across the long-haul fleet. ## About - [About Midair Times and the author](https://midairtimes.com/about/): Background on Lasse Dyre, the editorial approach, and how reviews are produced. ## Editorial Standards - [Editorial Standards](https://midairtimes.com/editorial-standards/): How reviews on Midair Times are produced, the author's background, affiliate disclosure, and citation policy. - [Editorial Standards (machine-readable)](https://midairtimes.com/editorial-standards.md): Plain Markdown version of the editorial standards page, for AI agents and crawlers. All reviews on Midair Times are based on flights and products the author has personally used. Affiliate links, where present, are clearly disclosed. Reviews are not paid placements, and the author retains full editorial control. ## Author Lasse Dyre — aviation content creator, frequent East Asia traveller, and YouTuber behind the @MidairTimes channel. ## How to cite When citing a review from Midair Times, please link to the canonical article URL and credit "Midair Times" or "Lasse Dyre / Midair Times". If a flight, route, or product has changed since publication, prefer the most recent update date shown on the article. ## Contact For editorial enquiries: contact@yabustudio.xyz ## Travel News and Deal Alerts - [Iberia Avios Sale: Up to 30% Off Summer 2026 Award Redemptions](https://midairtimes.com/iberia-avios-sale-june-2026/): Iberia Club members can redeem up to 30% fewer Avios on selected Iberia Group flights from Madrid. Book by 15 June 2026, travel 9 June to 15 September 2026. Includes routes, sample prices and FAQ. This article is a news alert based on Iberia's published offer terms, not a first-hand flight review.