The Alviator The Alviator
  • Flight Reviews
    • Longhaul Business Class Travel
    • Premium Economy Travel
    • Intra-European Leisure Travel
    • Intra-European Business Travel
    • Intra-Asia Business Travel
    • Intra-Asia Leisure Travel
  • Hotel Reviews
    • Airport Hotels
  • Airport Lounge Reviews
  • About
    • About Alvin
    • About Jason
  • Alvia
The Alviator The Alviator
  • Flight Reviews
    • Longhaul Business Class Travel
    • Premium Economy Travel
    • Intra-European Leisure Travel
    • Intra-European Business Travel
    • Intra-Asia Business Travel
    • Intra-Asia Leisure Travel
  • Hotel Reviews
    • Airport Hotels
  • Airport Lounge Reviews
  • About
    • About Alvin
    • About Jason
  • Alvia
The Alviator The Alviator
The Latest
Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge E, Zurich (ZRH)
Review: Swiss Lounge D, Zurich (ZRH)
Review: Swiss Alpine Lounge, Zurich (ZRH)
Intra-Europe Luxury Alert: Swiss Adds Widebody Service On Multiple European Routes
  • Winter 2017
  • Ski
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Scoot
  • Royal Laurel
  • Royal
  • Premium Economy
  • NEW
  • Lufthansa
  • Laurel
a white airplane on a runway
August 10, 2019

China’s Next Retaliatory Act On Hong Kong Involves Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong is going through a bit of a rough patch right now (to put it lightly), and…
byAlvin
inside an airplane with rows of seats and a person standing in the back
August 8, 2019

Review: Cathay Pacific A350-1000 Business Class (TPE-HKG)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Cathay Pacific's A350 business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byAlvin
No comments
a row of blue seats on an airplane
July 30, 2019

Cathay Pacific Retires 777-200s

Cathay Pacific has been introducing some new aircraft lately. Last year Cathay Pacific introduced their newest variant of…
byAlvin
No comments
a row of seats in an airplane
July 22, 2019

Review: Scoot 787 ScootPlus (NRT-TPE)

An aviation expert's detailed review of ScootPlus on Scoot's 787, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byAlvin
One comment
a plate of food on a tray
July 20, 2019

Review: British Airways New Club World and Club Europe Dining

In my last post, I talked about my experience with British Airways’ Club World and Club Europe hard…
byJason
No comments
two beds in a hotel room
July 18, 2019

Review: Hotel Century Southern Tower (Tokyo, Japan)

A review of the Hotel Century Southern Tower in Tokyo, a 375-room hotel situated in the city-center Shinjuku Southern Terrace.
byAlvin
No comments
a group of people sitting in a plane
July 16, 2019

Review: British Airways Club World and Club Europe Seat

British Airways’ “Club” business class cabins are some of the most extensively reviewed products out there, and the…
byJason
No comments
an airplane cabin with a few monitors
July 12, 2019

ANA’s Stunning New 777 Cabins

While economy class seats get tighter and tighter, business class seats have gradually gotten more and more luxurious.…
byAlvin
2 comments
an airplane at an airport
July 12, 2019

A Tale Of Two Observation Decks: Tokyo Haneda vs. Narita

I had the chance to check out the observation decks at both Haneda and Narita, Tokyo's two main airports. They were...different.
byAlvin
No comments
a seat with a pillow and a pillow in the middle of a seat
July 4, 2019

Review: Japan Airlines 777-200 Business Class (HKG-HND)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Japan Airlines' 777-200 business class, detailing the cost, seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byAlvin
One comment
a seat with a pillow on the side
June 24, 2019

FINALLY: Cathay Pacific Adds Much Needed Long-Haul Business Class Amenities

I reviewed Cathay Pacific’s new longhaul business class product, including these amenities, here Cathay Pacific has a business…
byAlvin
2 comments
a man sitting in a room with a lamp and a table
June 21, 2019

Review: Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge, Hong Kong Airport (HKG)

A review of Cathay Pacific's "The Deck" lounge at Hong Kong Airport, including seating, facilities, F&B, and more.
byAlvin
No comments
a city street with people walking on it
June 21, 2019

Introduction: Revisiting Tokyo…Twice

Before I start this trip report, I’m fully aware that I never managed to finish my Bangkok trip…
byAlvin
No comments
a man standing in an airplane
June 11, 2019

What Is Cathay Pacific’s A350-1000 Business Class Like?

I’m home for a little bit after a nice trip to Tokyo. My relax time is cut short…
byAlvin
No comments
a row of black seats in an airplane
June 9, 2019

What Is ScootBiz Like?

Hello from Taipei! I’m heading back to Hong Kong again before spending some more time in Tokyo with…
byAlvin
One comment
a seat with a pillow and a pillow in the middle of a seat
June 5, 2019

What Is Japan Airlines’ 777 Business Class Like?

Hello from Tokyo! It’s the first time I’ve been here in nine years, and I’m really keen on…
byAlvin
One comment
an airplane cabin with a desk and chairs
June 4, 2019

My Painful Experience (Not) Using AAdvantage Miles

I’m glad to be back in the game, though I was off to a bit of a painful…
byAlvin
3 comments
an airplane wing in the sky
May 19, 2019

Quick Update – We’re Back (Soon)!

Hi everyone! Aviation blogging has always been a hobby, but it’s also been a passion. I’m very glad…
byAlvin
2 comments
a group of people sitting in an airplane
May 10, 2019

Review: Thai Airways 777 Economy Class (HKG-BKK)

An aviation expert's detailed review of Thai Airways' 777 economy class, detailing the seat, food, service, amenities, and more.
byJason
No comments
a large white airplane on a runway
May 3, 2019

Etihad Awards Bookable On AAdvantage Website!

Around a month or two ago, American Airlines started allowing Etihad awards to be bookable from Asia through…
byAlvin
No comments
Recent Posts
  • Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge E, Zurich (ZRH) April 8, 2026
  • Review: Swiss Lounge D, Zurich (ZRH) April 8, 2026
  • Review: Swiss Alpine Lounge, Zurich (ZRH) April 7, 2026
  • Intra-Europe Luxury Alert: Swiss Adds Widebody Service On Multiple European Routes April 7, 2026
  • Review: Swiss Business Class Lounge A, Zurich (ZRH) April 2, 2026
Categories
The Alviator The Alviator
Hi! I’m Alvin Tse, and I’m a 24-year-old management consultant from Hong Kong. I’m an aviation enthusiast and travel aficionado who is committed to helping people elevate their travel experiences with cheap deals, airline mileage programs, and hotel points.
  • About Alvin
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
alvia logo

Get expert help setting up a credit card strategy and/or redeeming miles for the trips you’ve always dreamed of. Start maximising your travel spend now!

GET STARTED
Copyright © 2025 The Alviator - All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to The Alviator with appropriate and specific directions to the original content.