What Are The Major Airline Alliances? What Does This Mean For Miles And Points?
The concept of alliances is common across the air travel industry. Here's what an alliance means for miles and points in 2025.
Best Ways To Use Flying Blue Miles (Air France/KLM)
Here are my favourite ways to use Flying Blue miles, one of the more lucrative and easily usable SkyTeam miles programmes out there.
Review: uVe Hotel Alcobendas (Madrid, Spain)
A review of the 176-room uVe hotel Alcobendas, situated in the Alcobendas municipality a short shuttle ride from Madrid Airport.
Best Ways To Use IHG Points
Here are a few of my favourite ways to use IHG points, whether that be for aspirational hotel redemptions, or some of their other uses.
Free And Easy Wins To Maximise Your Future Mileage Redemption Opportunities
Nothing frustrates a traveller more than "your account must be 90 days old in order to transfer miles" – here are some preventative measures.
My Favourite Flight Times Between Asia And Europe
I've flown countless flights between Asia and Europe, and am starting to develop a preference for when I'd like these flights to be.
What Time Do You Get To The Airport Before Your Flight?
Airlines say get to the airport three hours before. The "airport theory" suggests fifteen minutes before. Here's how I pick the in-between.
Review: Air Europa 737 Economy Class (ALC-MAD)
A brief review of my domestic Air Europa flight between Alicante and Madrid, including the booking process and onboard experience.
Review: British Airways Business Lounge, London Gatwick (LGW)
A review of British Airways' business class lounge at London Gatwick Airport, open to business class passengers and Oneworld Sapphire members.
Trip Report Introduction: A MAD Trip Through HEL (and China)
In Nov 2025, I flew through Madrid, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Helsinki, to review China Eastern and Finnair A350 premium economy (among others).
Finnair’s A350 Premium Economy: Less “Budget” Than I Was Expecting
I just flew the 14h 15m flight from Shanghai to Helsinki in Finnair's A350 premium economy. Here are my first impressions of the flight.
Which Aircraft Feature Cathay Pacific’s Refreshed Regional Business Class?
While we generally encourage people to pay more attention to different types of premium cabin products here at…
Best Uses Of Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles are a popular SkyTeam mileage option within Asia, so it's worth chatting through some of their best uses.
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, London Heathrow T2 (LHR)
A review of the aging Plaza Premium lounge at LHR T2, open to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders (some facilities cost extra).
My First Domestic Flight Within China In 8+ Years…
Today I flew domestically within China for the first time in 8+ years. It can be a shock to the system given how "Chinese" it is.
My Experience Using The New EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The EU entry-exit system (EES) has been known to have caused havoc at airports in the past month – here's how it worked (or not) for me.
China Eastern’s A350 Premium Economy: Pleasant, but Unmemorable
I flew China Eastern's A350 premium economy on the 12h 50m flight from Madrid to Shanghai. Here are my first impressions of the flight.
British Airways’ Gatwick Lounge: A Very Pleasant Surprise
I visited BA's lounge at Gatwick today, and was very pleasantly surprised. This lounge is so much better than the airline's Heathrow lounges.
Review: No1 Lounge, London Heathrow T2 (LHR)
A review of the No1 Lounge at Heathrow's Terminal 2, which opened in late 2024. This lounge is open to Priority Pass members.
The Single Best Use of Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles
I've been a skeptic of Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles, though I've found an incredibly good use of them. Here's what it is.