Review of Mandarin Airlines flight Hong Kong → Taichung City in Economy

Conclusion

The flight experience is nice and also my first time onboard with Mandarin Airlines.
Everything is pretty good and E-190 is much better than B737-800.
The width seat is really attract me.

7 Comments

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  KL651 TEAM 4534 Comments 2019-01-10 08:57:56

  Thanks for this FR.
  Nice service on that short flight.
  I wonder why Mandarin Airlines now only flies regional and no longer long haul flights like before. 2019-01-10 08:57:56

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  ThomasDutch SILVER 642 Comments 2019-01-14 18:11:14

  I guess China Airlines is involved with that decision as it is the parent company. 2019-01-14 18:11:14

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  henrylau1991 AUTHOR 72 Comments 2019-01-23 08:51:55

  Due to the policy problem, China would not like the Taiwan flag in the sky.
  Therefore, CI decided to establish AE to fly YVR, SYD, AMS until CI change the livery. 2019-01-23 08:51:55

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  KévinDC TEAM SILVER 6744 Comments 2019-01-10 16:06:45

  Hi Henry, nice report as always!
  
  I didn't know there was a Plaza Premium First lounge in HKG. I've only been to the "normal" Plaza Premium lounge. Are there different access rules to access the First lounge?
  
  You can't go wrong with an E-190 as far a comfort goes in Y. The wide seats in 2-2 layout are better than you would have on a 737 or A320. How nice to have a full hot mean on a 1 hour flight!
  
  Thanks for sharing! 2019-01-10 16:06:45

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  henrylau1991 AUTHOR 72 Comments 2019-01-23 08:53:21

  Thank you for your comment, I using AE credit card and pay USD25 to access the Plaza Premium First lounge.
  E190 is much comfy than A320 and B737. It was a great flight with full hot meal in this short flight. 2019-01-23 08:53:21

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  hometoyyz 539 Comments 2019-01-12 04:21:08

  Hi Henry,
  
  Wow! The Plaza Premium First lounge in HKG looks good. I assume you had to either pay — or co-pay along with Priority Pass, your way in?
  
  As always, great spotting at HKG, including the brand new EVA 787. Nice!
  
  I don’t get to fly them much anymore, but the Embraers are such a nice ride in economy. Headspace like a full-size narrowbody, and only 2-2.
  
  I’m impressed by a meal service at all on this short a hop. I wonder what percentage of the broccoli distributed in kids’ meals ends up being consumed?
  
  A nice quick report on a short flight. Thanks for sharing, and happy flying! 2019-01-12 04:21:08

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  henrylau1991 AUTHOR 72 Comments 2019-01-23 08:55:03

  Thank you for your comment, I need to pay USD25 with my AE credit card.
  It was a great flight with E190 and the full hot meal. I can't imagine the percentage of the broccoli distributed in kids meal. 2019-01-23 08:55:03