Author: Matt Graham
United Reduces Flights to Sydney
IN BRIEF | United Airlines will cut back its flights from Sydney to Los Angeles and Houston during the northern summer period. From 31 March until 26 October 2019, frequency on United’s Sydney-Los Angeles route will be reduced to 3x weekly. Meanwhile, service on the Sydney-Houston route will drop to 4x weekly. Both flights currently … Continued
Finnair Round-the-World Business Sale
You may be aware of the Oneworld Explorer round-the-world fares that allow you to circle the globe on Oneworld airlines. But did you know that several Oneworld airlines, including Finnair, sell mini round-the-world tickets for just a fraction of the price? The Finnair round-the-world fare Finnair sells a round-the-world product that allows you to travel … Continued
Airlines Fight Back Against Hidden-City Ticketing
Clever airline passengers have used hidden-city ticketing for years to save money on their flights. But now airlines are starting to fight back against the practice. German airline Lufthansa is currently attempting to sue a “no-show” passenger that didn’t board the last flight on their ticket. It’s demanding back-payment for the significant difference in price … Continued
Oneworld Alliance Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On 1 February 1999, five airlines created the Oneworld alliance. At the time, the new alliance promised to “make it as easy as possible for passengers to connect between one another’s flights, effectively creating a worldwide route network that will make global travel more convenient for consumers”. Twenty years on, four of Oneworld’s founding members … Continued
Air Asia Starts Brisbane-Bangkok Flights
Brisbane flyers will soon have more ways to get to Thailand, with Thai Air Asia X launching direct flights from Brisbane to Bangkok. The low-cost carrier will operate four flights per week starting from 25 June 2019. Thai Airways is the only other airline operating direct flights on the Brisbane-Bangkok route. Thai used to offer … Continued
Podcast #4: Double Velocity Status Credits
In Episode 4 of the AFF on AIR podcast, Matt discusses how to take advantage the current Virgin Australia Double Status Credits promotion, flight booking terminology, finding award availability, and more. This episode also features an interview with JessicaTam, one of the moderators on the Australian Frequent Flyer forum. Listen now to AFF on AIR … Continued
Double Velocity Status Credits – AIR004
Matt discusses the current Virgin Australia Double Status Credits promotion, flight booking terminology, award availability, and more. This episode also features an interview with Jessica Tam, one of the moderators on the Australian Frequent Flyer forum. Episode contents: 0:52 – Fortnightly news round-up 4:32 – Virgin Australia double status credits offer 16:47 – … Continued
Qantas, Emirates Chauffeur Drive Cutbacks
Emirates and Qantas are both cutting back their complimentary Chauffeur Drive services from next month. These services are currently offered to Business and First Class passengers flying with Emirates on most routes, as well as Qantas Business Class passengers flying to or from London. No more Emirates Chauffeur Drive on award tickets From 1 March 2019, … Continued
Aircraft Cabins: Too Hot for Comfort?
Ever felt uncomfortably hot (or cold) when flying? You’re not alone. It seems that aircraft cabin temperatures are a sticking point for many flyers, and are something that very few airlines get consistently right. Many AFF members find that aircraft cabin temperatures, generally, are too hot. While it varies across airlines and aircraft types, it … Continued