Alvin
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Hi! I’m Alvin Tse, and I’m a 24-year-old analyst/management consultant who now lives in London. Born and raised in Hong Kong, I’m an aviation enthusiast and luxury travel aficionado who is committed to helping people elevate their travel experiences with cheap deals, airline mileage programs, and hotel points.
February 21, 2026
Review: Japan Airlines Sakura Sky View Lounge, Tokyo (HND)
A review of Japan Airlines' "Sky View" lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport, a lounge available to business and premium economy passengers.
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February 20, 2026
Review: Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge, Tokyo (HND)
A review of Japan Airlines' Sakura lounge at Haneda Airport, one of the two JAL HND lounges for business and premium economy passengers.
February 19, 2026
Hong Kong Airport’s Terminal 2 Check-in Hall To Open May 27, First Airlines Announced (And My Predictions)
Hong Kong Airport's brand-new Terminal 2 will open on May 27, starting with landside procedures such as check-in and security/immigration.
February 18, 2026
T’Way Air’s Intriguing “Business Premium” Product: The World’s Best Business Class?
If you book a flight on Korean low-cost carrier T'Way Air in their premium cabin, you could end up in a Cathay Pacific first class seat.
February 18, 2026
Review: Hotel JAL City Haneda West Wing, Tokyo (HND)
A review of the Hotel JAL City Haneda West Wing, a 103-room hotel with free shuttle service to Haneda Airport (HND).
February 17, 2026
Review: Greater Bay Airlines 737 MAX Premium Class (HKG-NRT)
Greater Bay Airlines very recently introduced a new Premium Class product, which I flew from Hong Kong to Tokyo Narita. Here are my thoughts.
February 17, 2026
Review: The Five Villas & Resort, Quangnam (Danang, Vietnam)
We had a four-night stay at The Five Villas, located in the Quảng Nam region (between Da Nang and Hội An). Here's my review.
February 16, 2026
AirAsia’s New Gatwick Flight: A Compelling New Europe-Asia Premium Cabin (And A Fifth-Freedom Flight!)
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has just started selling a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Gatwick. This interesting…
February 16, 2026
American Airlines AAdvantage vs. Air Canada Aeroplan: Why I Far Preferred Booking An AAdvantage Award Via Phone
While both AAdvantage and Aeroplan are great award programmes, I far preferred booking one award on the phone over the other.
February 16, 2026
Is Premium Economy A Scam? I Don’t Think So, Here’s Why (Win-Wins Exist)
Is premium economy a scam? Research shows it's the most profitable cabin on a plane, but here's why it doesn't mean it's a terrible deal.
February 13, 2026
StarFlyer: The Low-Cost Airline I Have A Crush On
There's a sleek Japanese low-cost airline that has adjustable headrests, PTVs, and 34-inch pitch. Count me super interested.
February 13, 2026
BOOKED: Japan Airlines vs. ANA Domestic Showdown (I’m Flying A 767!!!!!)
I share travels that I'm excited about, and today I'm sharing a trip that I booked with Japan Airlines and ANA, including my first 767.
February 13, 2026
Hong Kong Airlines’ Messy Fleet: 28″ or 34″ Seat Pitch?
It's common for airlines to have different configurations on their shorthaul fleet, though Hong Kong Airlines takes this to the extreme.
February 12, 2026
Review: Hong Kong Airlines A321 Economy Class (HKG-DAD)
A comprehensive review of Hong Kong Airlines' A321 economy class on the 1h 55m flight from Hong Kong to Da Nang.
February 12, 2026
The 15 Premium Economy Products I Would Love To Review Next
We specialise in premium economy reviews at The Alviator, especially between Europe and Asia. Here are the airlines I'd like to review next.
February 11, 2026
Wizz Air Introduces “Wizz Class” Add-On Across All Routes – Surely They’re Joking
Wizz Air has introduced a new concept called "Wizz Class", a concept mimicking intra-European business class (though it certainly isn't).
February 10, 2026
Review: British Airways A350 Premium Economy (LHR-HKG)
A comprehensive review of British Airways' A350 premium economy class from London to Hong Kong, detailing the seat, catering, service, and more.
February 10, 2026
My Favourite Aircraft To Fly: Here Are The Airplanes I Get Excited About
I'm hugely excited when I get on any plane, though there are a few planes I get particularly excited about flying. Here's why.
February 10, 2026
Cities That Are Served By 2+ Airports: In Which Cases Do These Airports Compete?
London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, Milan, and Beijing are examples of cities that are served by multiple airports. But do these airports compete?
February 9, 2026
The Two Common Aircraft I’ve Never Flown Before: Time To Change This
There are two plane types that I've never flown before, and I'm keen to change this. File this in "aviation nerd" category.