It’s been a relatively typical year of flying for me, I keep working on reducing my travel.

Noteworthy memories:

• My first-ever visa-free entry into China via an ICN-SHE flight was an interesting experience. Both departing and arriving caused some confusion, which took a bit longer than usual.
• Due to the Finnair strike, I had to take Ryanair. I booked an emergency exit seat, but I got bumped to a terrible seat — return light at emergency exit was at par with Finnair experience.
• Got an operational upgrade on Finnair, but was travelling with my kids so couldn't take it.
• High speed trains in China compared to Flying.

I do enjoy the Platinum Corner , but during rush hour, it’s amazing to see just how many platinum members are there.

Renewed plat twice this year, in the old and new tracking period.

Stats:
Airports: 13 (HEL, BRU, ICN, HKG, SHE, LHR, SHA, CRL, BER, JFK, AMS, CAN, PKX)
Carriers: 7 (AY, KE, FR, CZ, AA, MU, CX)
Segments: 33
Distance: 82 257 km
Countries: 9
Longest: HKG - HEL
Shortest: ICN- SHE
Northernmost: HEL
Southernmost: HKG
Westernmost: JFK
Easternmost: ICN