Author: Matt Graham
Virgin Australia Introduces Real-Time Baggage Tracking
Virgin Australia flyers can now track their checked baggage in real-time using the Virgin Australia app on selected domestic routes.
Virgin to Fly Boeing 737-700s to Tokyo
Virgin Australia will launch its new Cairns-Tokyo route next month using 17-year old Boeing 737-700 aircraft due to a delay in the delivery of its new Boeing 737-8 MAX jets.
Award Alert: Business Class to USA with Velocity Points
United Airlines has just dropped a lot of Business Class award availability on its routes from Australia and New Zealand to the United States. These Polaris Business seats are available to book as reward seats using Velocity points.
Virgin Clarifies Priority Boarding Policy
Virgin Australia made a minor change to its flight boarding procedure last year, but the priority boarding queue retains its priority.
It’s Official: Airline Status Makes People Spend More
On one hand, it’s irrational to spend more money on less desirable flights. But this doesn't account for the value of airline status.
Big Changes to Qantas’ Samoa Service
Qantas will change its daytime Airbus A330 service from Sydney to Apia, Samoa, to an overnight Boeing 737-800 flight out of Brisbane.
Podcast #101: Tonga’s First Female Airline Pilot
Silva McLeod was Tonga's first female airline pilot. In episode 101 of the AFF on Air podcast, Silva shares the inspiring journey that took her from a small island in the Pacific to the cockpit of a Virgin Australia Boeing 777 - flying over the Pacific.
Tonga’s First Female Airline Pilot – AIR101
Matt sits down for an extended interview by Silva McLeod, Tonga’s first ever female airline pilot. After flying for Royal Tongan Airlines, Silva went on to fly in Auatralia for Aeropelican, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and ultimately Virgin Blue, which became Virgin Australia. But the journey from island girl to airline pilot, as Silva … Continued
Pay More to Fly Less: The Premium for Non-Stop Flights
If you want to book a Qantas Business or First Class ticket to North America, it's cheaper to book from New Zealand than from Australia - even though the flights from New Zealand are via Australia.