About Al Editor
An avid Avios and points collector who has travelled across the World using miles. Notable experiences include BA First on the 747 (one of his favourites), Etihad's The Residence, one of the first flights on BA's A350 with the new club suite and BA First to Singapore.
He's a huge fan of airport lounges and works his trips so he can visit some of the worlds best. His favourites include the Qatar First Class lounge, BA's Concorde Room and more recently Aether at Manchester Airport.
To take up the time between flights and lounge visits Al also loves exploring beautiful hotels across the world. In the last few years his most enjoyable trips have been to the Capella in Singapore, W in Abu Dhabi and the Mondrian in Doha.
He's a huge fan of airport lounges and works his trips so he can visit some of the worlds best. His favourites include the Qatar First Class lounge, BA's Concorde Room and more recently Aether at Manchester Airport.
To take up the time between flights and lounge visits Al also loves exploring beautiful hotels across the world. In the last few years his most enjoyable trips have been to the Capella in Singapore, W in Abu Dhabi and the Mondrian in Doha.
Latest articles from Al
Hotel Review
Which lounge does Emirates use at Manchester?
If you're flying in First or Business with Emirates from Manchester, which lounge do you use? For the first time, it won't be a dedicated Emirates lounge.
Hotel Review
Review: Anatara Desaru Coast – must try harder
A stunning location, just a few hours from Singapore and a hotel suite delivered by a reliable mid-lux brand. What could go wrong?
Hotel Review
Avios Shopping Black Flyday – 50% extra points
Until the 28th December the earn rate across over a thousand online stores on the Avios Shopping portal will increase by 50%.Hotel Review
Can you pay to access Emirates airport lounges?
If you want to upgrade your trip, can you use cash to get access to Emirates excellent lounges? The answer might surprise you.Hotel Review
We spent £230 on this Emirates First Class lounge and instantly regretted it
All Emirates First Class lounges are not built the same. There's one at DXB that's definitely not worth the upgrade fee.
Hotel Review
Avios Shop: Now selling luggage for points, but is it worth it?
You can now use your Avios points to get a discount on luggage, as well as Apple products, but is it a valuable use of your points?
Hotel Review
Which cities does BA fly to in the US, Canada and Mexico?
If you're travelling to North America with British Airways what routes can you fly, what planes operate on them and which ones have first class?
Hotel Review
Reviewing the Conrad, Shanghai. Good, apart from one thing.
Centrally located, with a stunning executive lounge to boot. This Conrad hotel has it all, except a sensible bathroom design.
Hotel Review
British Airways upgrading their Heathrow lounges
Every BA lounge at Heathrow is due to be upgraded, but what will they look like and when will the work be completed?
Hotel Review
New Maldives Terminal: British Airways & Virgin switching
The new Maldives terminal opens to BA & Virgin passengers this weekend, and it's a significant improvement over the old one, including a beautiful new lounge.
Hotel Review
Capital On Tap offering 10% off Qatar flights
Another 10% off Qatar Airways offer, this time via Capital On Tap. Unlike the recent Hilton offer the booking and travel window is much wider.
Hotel Review
Qatar & Hilton: 10% off flights and bonus Avios
Earn extra Avios and upto 10% off Economy and Business Class flights, if your travel plans fit in with the specific dates.
Hotel Review
What are the British Airways boarding groups?
There are eight different ways that BA will categorise you as a passenger. Those categories are linked to when you'll be allowed to board the plane.
Hotel Review