Travel
Review: uVe Hotel Alcobendas (Madrid, Spain)
A review of the 176-room uVe hotel Alcobendas, situated in the Alcobendas municipality a short shuttle ride from Madrid Airport.
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.
Review: Air Europa 737 Economy Class (ALC-MAD)
A brief review of my domestic Air Europa flight between Alicante and Madrid, including the booking process and onboard experience.
Review: British Airways Business Lounge, London Gatwick (LGW)
A review of British Airways' business class lounge at London Gatwick Airport, open to business class passengers and Oneworld Sapphire members.
Trip Report Introduction: A MAD Trip Through HEL (and China)
In Nov 2025, I flew through Madrid, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Helsinki, to review China Eastern and Finnair A350 premium economy (among others).
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, London Heathrow T2 (LHR)
A review of the aging Plaza Premium lounge at LHR T2, open to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders (some facilities cost extra).
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.
Review: No1 Lounge, London Heathrow T2 (LHR)
A review of the No1 Lounge at Heathrow's Terminal 2, which opened in late 2024. This lounge is open to Priority Pass members.
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 Few Exciting Airline Products I’ll Be Reviewing Next
Here are some reviews I'm planning to write over the next quarter, as I transition to working within the air travel industry full-time.
Review: Cathay Pacific New 777 Premium Economy (HKG-LHR)
A review of Cathay Pacific's new premium economy class product onboard their 777 from Hong Kong to London, which they introduced in 2025.
Review: Cathay Pacific 777 Regional Business Class (ICN-HKG)
A review of Cathay Pacific's (non-refreshed) regional 777 business class on the short flight from Seoul Incheon to Hong Kong.
Review: Oneworld Lounge, Seoul Incheon (ICN)
A review of the Oneworld lounge at (Seoul) Incheon Airport, one of the pioneering facilities of Oneworld's new lounge concept.
Review: ZIPAIR 787 “ZIP Full-Flat” Business Class (NRT-ICN)
A review of ZIPAIR's "ZIP Full-Flat" product, which is essentially a business-class style lie-flat seat with ultra low-cost carrier service.
British Airways’ New 787 Premium Economy: Looks Awesome!
British Airways' new premium economy seats look a further step up from what they currently have. I can't wait to try this new product.
Review: Nine Hours Capsule Hotel, Tokyo Narita Airport (Narita, Japan)
A review of the Nine Hours (9h) capsule hotel at Narita Airport, a convenient quick overnight location that's also a Priority Pass experience.
Review: Cathay Pacific 777 Economy Class (HKG-HND)
A review of Cathay Pacific's economy class from Hong Kong to Tokyo Haneda onboard one of their high-density regional 777s.
Review: Plaza Premium First Lounge (West/Gate 35), Hong Kong Airport (HKG)
I got the chance to visit Plaza Premium's second First lounge at Hong Kong Airport, which is a new concept they pioneered a few years ago.
Review: Norse Atlantic 787 Premium Class (LGW-JFK)
A review of Norse Atlantic's 787 Premium from London to New York, which offers a low-cost premium product on this busy transatlantic route.