Updates
Goodbye, Young Travelers of Hong Kong…
I'm rebranding from Young Travelers of Hong Kong to The Alviator, and also starting a new flight booking consultancy programme, Alvia.
Late To The Party: 7 Reasons Why The A220 Is My New Favourite Narrowbody Plane
After finally flying the A220 for the first time after ~7 years of operation, I've crowned it my new favourite narrowbody aircraft – here's why.
A Relaxing Beachfront Hotel Stay By Barcelona Airport (AC Hotel by Marriott Gavà Mar Review)
A review of the AC Hotel by Marriott in Gavà Mar. I booked expecting a chill airport layover, and received that and more...
My Experience Flying During Heathrow T5’s Departures Strikes (April 2023)
Easter is coming, and I hope that’s good news to all of you! Today I used Heathrow’s Terminal…
New Year, New Restrictions: Which China Travel Restrictions Include Hong Kong and Which Don’t
Current as of: January 9, 2023. This is not an official government website, please double check information (I’ve…
Hong Kong Drops Most Remaining COVID-19 Arrivals Procedures (December 29, 2022)
Hong Kong has just announced that most remaining COVID-19 related arrivals procedures will be dropped as of tomorrow,…
FAQs: Hong Kong’s New “0+0” Arrivals Process
UPDATES: Arriving passengers into Hong Kong Airport are no longer required to PCR test on arrival. Vaccine passes…
Virgin Atlantic Will No Longer Fly To Hong Kong
Virgin Atlantic announced today that they will no longer fly between London Heathrow and Hong Kong. It’s a…
Hong Kong Airport’s Sombre Terminal Upgrades
I’m currently flying the return portion of my Turkish Airlines itinerary from London to Hong Kong via Istanbul,…
In Memoriam: Young Travelers of Hong Kong’s Reviews of Products That Don’t Exist Anymore
I hope everyone is doing well during the pandemic! I’m sorry about the lack of posts lately –…
Emirates Restarts Flights To Hong Kong And Breaks Record For Onboard Coronavirus Cases
It’s been been a tough few months for aviation, as the situation in Europe and East Asia gradually…
Coronavirus Update: I’m Fine, And I’m Coming Home
The coronavirus situation over the past month has been shocking, saddening, and indeed has affected me quite a…
Coronavirus Updates: How Is Hong Kong’s Air Travel Affected So Far?
The latest world news has been the escalation of the coronavirus spreading across mainland China. Obviously that’s incredibly…
Hong Kong Airlines’ Concerning Financial Situation: My Thoughts On Their Next Steps
I’ve had quite a close relationship with Hong Kong Airlines, and have always been fond of their well-constructed…
Oof: Hong Kong Airlines Cuts U.S. Flights, Reduces Service To 10 Destinations
In 2017, Hong Kong Airlines began flying to the U.S., which was an exciting development. At the time…
I Was Lied To And Legally Threatened By An Emirates Purser
Yesterday I flew from Dubai to London Gatwick on an Emirates A380. I was quite looking forward to…
Incredible Deals To Be Had Out Of Hong Kong Following Dismal Protest Situation
Most of you are probably familiar with Hong Kong’s protests at this point. For sixteen weeks protesters and…
Cathay Pacific Cuts Capacity Due To Low Demand
The past few months have been turmoil for Hong Kong, and protesters and police have continually been at…
Coming Up Next – The Ticket I Feel Most Heartbroken About
While I’m trying my best to roll out my reviews (I’m fully aware that I’ve yet to complete…
I’m Flying Out Of HK On A Weekend. Should I Change My Flight?
Hong Kong has been under turmoil lately, where protesters and police have been at odds. The original protests…