Wheels up — and now officially in the air for the next 12 hours. Got a surprise last-minute upgrade to Premium Select — fancy, I know 😂 But hey, glass glasses, real napkins, warm towels, and enough elbow room to actually exist… I’m not complaining.

Meanwhile, the little guy behind me seems to think he’s a superhero. Lots of yelling (in Chinese) and sound effects. Hoping he burns out his energy soon — but I admire the commitment 😄

Time to kick back, put on some music, maybe catch a little sleep. This is the long haul.

After a little food first!

Next stop: Shanghai. ✈️