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Earn Hotel Points From Debit Card Spending Using The UK Hilton Honors Debit Card
The Hilton Honors Debit Card allows you to earn Hilton points. This is good if you're a student, or not eligible for a credit card.
The Best Intra-Europe Economy Flight I’ve Ever Flown
Europe has a very low standard of shorthaul flying, so it was refreshing to be on Air France's A220, which I really enjoyed.
Review: easyJet A320 (SEN-AMS)
A review of my easyJet flight from Southend to Amsterdam, including the booking process, ground experience, and their buy-on-board selection.
Review: SKYLIFE Lounge @ The Pilot Café, London Southend Airport (SEN)
A review of Southend Airport's SKYLIFE Lounge, the airport's only Priority Pass lounge (or only lounge at all, for that matter).
Review: Eurowings A319 Economy Class (STR-LHR)
A review of a Eurowings flight from Stuttgart to London, including the booking process, seating, and their buy-on-board food selection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?