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.
July 18, 2025
How To Max Out The British Airways’ Jul 2025 Avios Redemption Sale
Airlines have redemption sales all the time, though it's rare for British Airways to have one. Here's how you can make the most of it.
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July 17, 2025
Plaza Premium Opens Second First Class Lounge at Hong Kong Airport
Plaza Premium is opening a second First lounge at Hong Kong Airport. This marks the first airport with two Plaza Premium First lounges.
July 16, 2025
UK Visa Holders: How The eTA Affects You
As a visa holder for the UK, you don't need an eTA. However, the eTA may frustrate travel perks such as online check-in and seat selection.
July 15, 2025
Review: Swiss A220 Economy Class (LCY-ZRH)
A review of Swiss' A220 economy class from London City to Zurich Airport, including their seat, pre-order menu, and more.
July 15, 2025
Review: British Airways A320 Economy Class (LHR-NCE)
A review of British Airways' A320 economy class on the flight from London to Nice, detailing the seat, ground service, etc.
July 14, 2025
Review: British Airways A320 Club Europe (LHR-STR)
A review of British Airways' Club Europe, their intra-European business class product which you'll get on the airline's shorthaul routes.
July 14, 2025
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of American Airlines' large-but-scant Admirals Club at London Heathrow, open to Oneworld passengers with lounge access.
July 13, 2025
Review: AmEx Centurion Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the AmEx Lounge at Heathrow's Terminal 3, available to AmEx Platinum and Centurion cardholders departing from the terminal.
July 13, 2025
General Aviation Plane Crashes at London Southend Airport, Airport Closed Until Further Notice
A tragic general aviation jet crash has caused Southend Airport to close. Contact your operating carrier over the coming days for more info.
July 13, 2025
Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of Cathay Pacific's business class lounge at Heathrow, featuring amenities such as shower rooms and a made-to-order noodle bar.
July 13, 2025
Review: British Airways T3 Galleries Club Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of the dated British Airways' Heathrow T3 Galleries Lounge, which lags behind the other Oneworld lounges in the terminal.
July 11, 2025
Review: Qantas Lounge, London Heathrow (LHR)
A review of Qantas' stunning lounge at London Heathrow, featuring a spectacular food and beverages selection (especially during dinnertime).
July 10, 2025
Moxy Hotels: This One Might Be For Me!
A couple of weeks ago, I stayed at a Moxy hotel for the first time. This is why I found it a surprisingly good fit for my typical travel lifestyle.
July 2, 2025
Trip Report Introduction: Intra-Europe Extravaganza
I flew quite a few intra-European flights in 2025 to get to various destinations and review airlines. Here's my trip report introduction.
June 23, 2025
British Airways’ New Shorthaul Seats (A320neo/A321neo): Good For Some Economy Passengers
I flew British Airways' shorthaul seats recently. They're a big step up from the airline's older seats, though not revolutionary otherwise.
June 21, 2025
London Southend Airport: Cute, But Not In London
Today I flew out of London Southend Airport. Only two of "London's" airports are in London, though this one is especially not in London IMHO.
June 17, 2025
Review: Smartwings 737 Economy Class (SPU-PRG)
A review of Czech low-cost carrier Smartwings on the 1h 35m flight from Split to Prague. Is the airline's tarnished reputation justified?
June 16, 2025
Review: EVA Air 777 Premium Economy (BKK-LHR)
A review of EVA Air's 777 premium economy product on the longstanding fifth-freedom route from Bangkok to London Heathrow.
June 11, 2025
Jetstar Asia Ceases Operations Amidst Fierce Competition and Operating Costs
Singapore-based Jetstar Asia is ceasing operations after 21 years. One of the many losses is feeder traffic into Qantas' Singapore-London flight.
June 9, 2025
Review: Greater Bay Airlines 737 (HKG-BKK)
A review of Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong's new Chinese-owned low-cost carrier which now operates 14 routes out of Hong Kong.