Alvin
859 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.
January 6, 2023
Review: Lufthansa A340 Business Class (HKG-FRA)
An aviation expert's review of Lufthansa's A340 business class, featuring the seat, service, catering, amenities, and more.
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January 5, 2023
Review: The Centurion Lounge by American Express, Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
A review of The Centurion Lounge by American Express at Hong Kong Airport, featuring their seating, food and beverages, facilities, and more.
January 1, 2023
New Year, New Restrictions: Which China Travel Restrictions Include Hong Kong and Which Don’t
Current as of: January 9, 2023. This is not an official government website, please double check information (I’ve…
December 28, 2022
Hong Kong Drops Most Remaining COVID-19 Arrivals Procedures (December 29, 2022)
Hong Kong has just announced that most remaining COVID-19 related arrivals procedures will be dropped as of tomorrow,…
December 23, 2022
Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Business Class (ZRH-HKG)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT Cathay Pacific's business class goes above and beyond with the basics - a…
December 22, 2022
Review: Swiss Senator Lounge E, Zurich (ZRH)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT Swiss' flagship Senator lounge is a treat, and even though I visited in…
December 21, 2022
Review: Swiss A321neo Business Class (LHR-ZRH)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT There's rarely anything special about intra-Europe business class, but Swiss' version is extreme,…
December 20, 2022
FAQs: Hong Kong’s New “0+0” Arrivals Process
UPDATES: Arriving passengers into Hong Kong Airport are no longer required to PCR test on arrival. Vaccine passes…
December 18, 2022
Review: United Club London Heathrow (LHR)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT The United Club at London Heathrow is a really nice outstation lounge. While…
October 21, 2022
Review: Turkish Airlines A350 Business Class (IST-LHR)
An aviation expert's detailed review of Turkish Airlines' A350 business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
October 21, 2022
Review: Turkish Airlines Business Lounge, Istanbul Airport (IST)
An aviation expert's detailed review of Turkish Airlines' hub lounge at Istanbul Airport, detailing seating, dining, facilities, service, and more.
October 11, 2022
Flying With A Splendid Crew on Turkish Airlines’ 777 Business Class
I was privileged to fly Turkish's 777 from Hong Kong to Istanbul with a great crew – here's a brief review.
October 6, 2022
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
An aviation expert's detailed review of the Plaza Premium lounge at Hong Kong Airport, detailing seating, dining, service, and more.
October 5, 2022
Virgin Atlantic Will No Longer Fly To Hong Kong
Virgin Atlantic announced today that they will no longer fly between London Heathrow and Hong Kong. It’s a…
September 27, 2022
Hong Kong Airport’s Sombre Terminal Upgrades
I’m currently flying the return portion of my Turkish Airlines itinerary from London to Hong Kong via Istanbul,…
September 11, 2022
COVID-19: My Arrival Experience At Hong Kong Airport (September 2022)
An overview of the arrivals experience into Hong Kong Airport during the "3+4" quarantine scheme, detailing procedures, COVID testing, etc.
September 11, 2022
Review: Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class (IST-HKG)
An aviation expert's detailed review of Turkish Airlines' 777 business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
September 9, 2022
Review: Turkish Airlines A321neo Business Class (LGW-IST)
An aviation expert's detailed review of Turkish Airlines' A321neo business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
September 7, 2022
Review: No1 Lounge, London Gatwick Airport South Terminal (LGW)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT I found the No1 Lounge at Gatwick's South Terminal a more pleasant place…
March 8, 2022
Review: British Airways 777 Club Suites Business Class (YVR-LHR)
An aviation expert's detailed review of British Airways' 777 business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.