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.
March 3, 2023
Swiss Reveals New “Swiss Senses” Premium Cabins
Swiss is debuting new first and business class seats in 2025, and they just released some new details.…
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March 2, 2023
BOOKED: Singapore Airlines, Finnair A350 Business Class!
Hi! I hope everyone’s enjoying a very frosty start to March. I’ve got really exciting life plans lined…
January 15, 2023
Review: Lufthansa E190 Business Class (FRA-LCY)
A review of Lufthansa's business class on their 100-seat Embraer 190, featuring the seat, service, food and beverages, and more.
January 14, 2023
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt
A review of Air Canada's lounge at Frankfurt Airport, open to all passengers flying Star Alliance business class (including Lufthansa).
January 14, 2023
Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge B, Frankfurt (FRA)
Review Overview THE ALVIATOR'S VERDICT This is a very middling offering for an airline lounge, and lacks personality.…
January 12, 2023
Review: Lufthansa Welcome Lounge, Frankfurt (FRA) Arrivals
A brief review of Lufthansa's Welcome (Arrivals) lounge Frankfurt, for passengers arriving Frankfurt in longhaul Lufthansa business class.
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.
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…