An expansive and well-appointed space, the lounge was very busy when I arrived, with very few seats available due to imminent departures by Thai Airways, Air New Zealand, and Air Canada flights. I checked in for my flight online, dropping my bags off at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 and making my way to the signature Royal Orchid lounge of Thai Airways, Air Canada’s Star Alliance partner, located above gate 40. Genuine hospitality and a cutting-edge new business class product have helped Air Canada spearhead premium travel in North America and across to Asia, discovers Nick Walton on a recent flight from Hong Kong to Vancouver.
