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.
March 3, 2026
Cathay Pacific’s New 777 Economy Class: Surprisingly Delightful
I flew Cathay Pacific's "new" 777 economy class from Hong Kong to Sydney. I might prefer it to the A350, which I wasn't expecting.
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March 2, 2026
Cathay Pacific’s A350 Economy Class: A Couple More Design Flaws Than I Was Expecting
While I enjoyed my recent flight in Cathay Pacific's A350 economy class, I was a little surprised by some of the seat's design flaws.
March 1, 2026
The Best Non-U.S. Priority Pass Lounge I’ve Ever Been To
Priority Pass lounges are not normally something to get excited about, but I think I've just found my favourite one (outside of the U.S.).
February 27, 2026
When Can You Use Lounges Located In Another Part Of The Airport?
Can you use lounges in the non-Schengen area of the airport when flying Schengen? What about a different terminal? This post unpacks both.
February 27, 2026
My Favourite Amenity At Any Airport, Ever
The Zurich Airport observation deck is my favourite airport amenity, providing a unique opportunity to planespot under some fresh air.
February 26, 2026
My Huge AvGeek Morning At Heathrow’s Terminal 2…
On a lounge review spree at LHR T2, I took a second to enjoy the various longhaul aircraft that would be flying thousands all over the world.
February 24, 2026
The AI World Of Commercial Air Travel Sucks…
While I'm all for using AI appropriately, I think as the air travel industry we've screwed the system and made it suck. Here's why.
February 23, 2026
Low-Cost Premium Cabins Between East Asia and Europe: Stretch Your Legs On The Cheap
Here are some low-cost airlines that operate premium cabins between Asia and Europe, presenting an opportunity to fly comfortably for cheap.
February 23, 2026
British Airways’ Two Vintage ex-BMI A319s: I Want To Fly This!
British Airways flies ~146 narrowbody planes, and on many of them, you know exactly what to expect. The…
February 22, 2026
Resisting The Knee Squeeze: Which Airlines Offer The Most Seat Pitch In Economy?
Which economy seats offer the most seat pitch? While seat pitch doesn't directly translate to legroom, there's obviously a correlation.
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.
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.