Insights
Free And Easy Wins To Maximise Your Future Mileage Redemption Opportunities
Nothing frustrates a traveller more than "your account must be 90 days old in order to transfer miles" – here are some preventative measures.
My Favourite Flight Times Between Asia And Europe
I've flown countless flights between Asia and Europe, and am starting to develop a preference for when I'd like these flights to be.
What Time Do You Get To The Airport Before Your Flight?
Airlines say get to the airport three hours before. The "airport theory" suggests fifteen minutes before. Here's how I pick the in-between.
Finnair’s A350 Premium Economy: Less “Budget” Than I Was Expecting
I just flew the 14h 15m flight from Shanghai to Helsinki in Finnair's A350 premium economy. Here are my first impressions of the flight.
Which Aircraft Feature Cathay Pacific’s Refreshed Regional Business Class?
While we generally encourage people to pay more attention to different types of premium cabin products here at…
My First Domestic Flight Within China In 8+ Years…
Today I flew domestically within China for the first time in 8+ years. It can be a shock to the system given how "Chinese" it is.
My Experience Using The New EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
The EU entry-exit system (EES) has been known to have caused havoc at airports in the past month – here's how it worked (or not) for me.
China Eastern’s A350 Premium Economy: Pleasant, but Unmemorable
I flew China Eastern's A350 premium economy on the 12h 50m flight from Madrid to Shanghai. Here are my first impressions of the flight.
British Airways’ Gatwick Lounge: A Very Pleasant Surprise
I visited BA's lounge at Gatwick today, and was very pleasantly surprised. This lounge is so much better than the airline's Heathrow lounges.
The Single Best Use of Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles
I've been a skeptic of Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles, though I've found an incredibly good use of them. Here's what it is.
Which Airlines Still Offer 9-Abreast Economy Seating On Their 777s?
The industry-standard economy configuration is now 10-abreast seating, though here are the few airlines that still offer 9-abreast seating.
I Flew Loganair For 6,500 Avios: A Great And Unique Use Of Avios
I redeemed 6,500 Avios on a Loganair flight. This is a great use of Avios, especially if you're visiting the Scottish Highlands.
A Smooth Experience With The American Airlines Call Centre
While American Airlines has lots of improvement areas, I'm a fan of how easy it is to book and change awards over the phone.
When Does It Make Sense To Use “Pay With Points” Schemes?
Sometimes, airlines allow you to pay with points on a cash-per-mile basis. There are cases where this could represent a good deal.
All Of The Chinese Airlines Currently Flying To London [2025]
Mainland Chinese airlines can often represent a great deal for Asia-London travel – here are all of the ones that fly to London.
How To Use A Transferrable Points Currency
A transferrable points currency is a point that you can transfer to a variety of airline and hotel rewards programmes. Here's how to use it.
New Series: How To Use Airline Miles And Transferrable Points Currencies
I'm writing a new series on best uses of certain miles and points, as well as how to use transferrable miles currencies.
No, Using A VPN Won’t Get You A Cheaper Airline Ticket, But…
There's a myth out there that switching your VPN to another country may give you a cheaper air ticket. Here's how pricing actually works.
The Award For The World’s Worst Major Airline IT Goes To…
I've seen some bad airline IT in my time, and feel like as an industry we can do better with our UI. However, this airline takes the cake.
Travellers Beware: What “Premium Economy” Actually Is On Some Chinese Airlines
While premium economy is generally known as a separate cabin, some Chinese airlines' premium economy is just economy with extra legroom.