Alvin
905 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.
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.
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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.
August 8, 2023
Review: Cathay Pacific A330 Regional Business Class (HKG-BKK)
A review of Cathay Pacific's regional A330 business class on the short two-hour flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok.
August 7, 2023
Cathay Pacific Teases New “Aria Suite” Business Class Product on 777-300ERs
After many years of having a strong-but-aging hard product, Cathay Pacific is upping its game with a new "Aria Suite" – how's it looking?
July 28, 2023
Japan Airlines’ Insanely Generous Premium Economy Lounge Access
Can it be? A Japan Airlines premium economy ticket gets you into some super premium lounges, such as the Qantas Lounge Hong Kong.
July 28, 2023
Review: Qantas Lounge Hong Kong (HKG) [2023]
A review of the newly-reopened Qantas Lounge at Hong Kong Airport, which features lots of seating and made-to-order food at certain times.
July 21, 2023
How To Make The Most Out Of Your Cathay Pacific Business Class Flight
A guide to making the most of Cathay Pacific business class from check-in to landing, based on many flights taken in the recent past.
July 20, 2023
Review: Cathay Pacific A321neo Business Class (HAN-HKG)
A review of Cathay Pacific's new A321neo business class, which operates some shorter and/or low-yield routes within Asia Pacific.
July 19, 2023
Review: ACV Business Lounge, Hanoi (HAN)
A review of the ACV business class lounge in Hanoi, contracted out to Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates passengers (etc.), and more.
July 18, 2023
I’m So Confused – Which Qatar Airways Flights Have Mattress Pads In Business Class?
Which Qatar Airways flights have mattress pads? Is it just QSuite and ultra-longhaul flights? Or some overnight flights? But not all?
July 17, 2023
Review: Qatar Airways 787-9 Business Class (DOH-HAN)
A review of Qatar Airways 787-9 business class, featuring their new suite, a la carte dining service, and more.