Alvin
874 posts
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 14, 2024
How Long Do Avios Hotels Points Take To Post?
Avios Hotels rewards 10 Avios/£1 spent when booking through their portal, though how long do those points take to actually come through?
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February 10, 2024
Review: Ryanair 737 (ORK-LTN)
Ah, Ryanair. I was so excited to fly the airline industry's Achilles heel from Cork to Luton – here's my review.
February 10, 2024
Review: Cathay Pacific 777 Business Class (HKG-LHR)
A review of Cathay Pacific's 777 business class in 2023, on one of the five-times-daily flights between Hong Kong and London.
January 29, 2024
Ryanair’s Visa Check for All Non-UK/EU/EEA Passengers: What You Need To Know
If you're a non-UK/EU/EEA passport holder, you'll need to get through a visa check if flying around Europe. Here's what you need to know.
January 24, 2024
Review: Wizz Air A321neo (NCE-LGW)
I'm trying to find the best European major player in the low-cost market, so I flew Wizz Air. Here's what I thought.
January 11, 2024
Cancelling QSuite for Premium Economy: YTHK’s Review Plan for 2024
After 10 years of blogging at Young Travelers of Hong Kong, we think we've got a niche of some sort. Here's our 2024 strategy.
January 9, 2024
Review: Lufthansa A340 Premium Economy (HKG-FRA)
A review of Lufthansa's Premium Economy class on the A340 from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, including the seat, food, service, and more.
December 28, 2023
Cathay Pacific Goes Cancelling This Christmas
Cathay Pacific is struggling with a crew shortage this Christmas, leading to cancellations and long delays.
December 28, 2023
Buying Swiss Lounge Access Can Be A Good Deal
Buying lounge access with Swiss/other Lufthansa Group airlines can be a good deal. Here's my experience doing so, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
December 21, 2023
Review: Swiss A340 Premium Economy (ZRH-HKG)
A review of Swiss' new premium economy class, including the seat, catering, amenities offered, WiFi and entertainment, and more.
December 20, 2023
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
A review of the Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong Airport, open to Priority Pass cardholders and featuring a-la-carte dining.
December 20, 2023
Late To The Party: 7 Reasons Why The A220 Is My New Favourite Narrowbody Plane
After finally flying the A220 for the first time after ~7 years of operation, I've crowned it my new favourite narrowbody aircraft – here's why.
November 29, 2023
6 Observations From My First easyJet Experience (Finally!)
Out of the 300,000+ miles I've flown, none were with easyJet until recently – here's my experience from a fresh pair of eyes.
November 28, 2023
Review: Cathay Pacific 777 Premium Economy (LHR-HKG)
A review of Cathay Pacific's tired-but-trusty 777 premium economy from LHR to HKG, which flies some of the airline's highest-yield routes.
October 23, 2023
Review: Etihad A350 Business Class (AUH-LHR)
A review of Etihad's A350 business class, featuring their brand-new enclosed suite, on a flight from Abu Dhabi to London.
September 7, 2023
Review: Etihad Business Class Lounge T3, Abu Dhabi (AUH)
A review of Etihad's flagship business class lounge at Abu Dhabi's Terminal 3, available to all of the airline's business class passengers.
September 6, 2023
Review: Etihad 787 Business Class (BKK-AUH)
A review of Etihad's 787 business class, featuring the seat, amenities, a-la-carte dining, service, and more.
August 21, 2023
Act Fast: Cathay First Class Award Space Between Hong Kong and London (Nov/Dec 2023)
There's now more award space than ever in Cathay Pacific first class between Hong Kong and London...do book if you're able!
August 19, 2023
Review: Miracle Lounge Concourse D, Bangkok (BKK)
A review of the Miracle Lounge Bangkok, located by the airport's Concourse D and accessible to Priority Pass cardholders.
August 16, 2023
Flying Hong Kong Airlines – Not Fully Recovered Yet, But Good Enough [2023]
I flew Hong Kong Airlines' business class a few years after their financial meltdown. Here's how the airline is faring in 2023.