Author: Matt Graham
Beware of Virgin’s All-Economy 737s and A320s
Virgin Australia has taken delivery of Boeing 737-700s in an all-Economy configuration. There is no Business cabin, leading to downgrades.
Qantas Club Reopens in Rockhampton
Qantas will finally open its new lounge at Rockhampton Airport tomorrow (16 November 2022). Located upstairs and offering tarmac views, the new Rockhampton Qantas Club has seating for up to 65 people and is around double the size of the previous lounge at the same airport. Seating options include high tables designed for working and … Continued
Your Ticket’s “Point Of Origin” Could Cost You Hundreds
When redeeming frequent flyer points, carrier charges (also known as fuel surcharges) can add hundreds or even thousands of dollars to the cost of reward flights. But not all airlines charge them, and for those that do, the amount of carrier charges paid can vary significantly depending on where you start your trip. There are … Continued
Podcast #97: Air Canada’s Underrated Frequent Flyer Program
Air Canada’s Aeroplan frequent flyer program is one that flies under the radar for most Australians. But it’s one that perhaps deserves more attention. Aeroplan was redesigned and relaunched in 2020 by people who are themselves aviation geeks and avid frequent flyers. They “get” what motivates points and status collectors, and they’ve done a lot … Continued
Air Canada’s Underrated Frequent Flyer Program – AIR097
In this episode, find out why Air Canada’s Aeroplan program deserves more attention from Australian frequent flyers! Plus, learn how to supercharge your Coles Flybuys and Woolworths Everyday Rewards points. Episode contents: 0:59 – Fortnightly news round-up 12:43 – Air Canada’s Aeroplan program 23:00 – New Star Alliance credit card 27:09 – How to supercharge … Continued
Review: Virgin Australia Domestic Business Class in 2022
I recently reviewed QantasLink’s Embraer E190 Business Class service from Adelaide to Darwin. In that review, I concluded that the seat was good and the service was excellent – but questioned whether the flight was really worth a one-way airfare of more than $2,000. On my way back from Darwin to the east coast of … Continued
How Finnair Is Reinventing Its Business Model
Just a few years ago, Finland’s geographical location was a huge strategic advantage for Finnair, a member of the Oneworld alliance. Its business model revolved around its ability to offer short travel times and efficient connections between Europe and Asia, via its hub airport in Helsinki. Unfortunately for Finnair, COVID-19 decimated demand for travel to … Continued
Air Canada Aeroplan Adds Two Unique Airline Partners
Air Canada’s Aeroplan program has an unusually large number of useful airline partnerships. Not only can Aeroplan members earn and redeem points across the Star Alliance network, but also with around 20 other partner airlines that are not part of Star Alliance. These include many airlines that aren’t affiliated with any of the alliances, such … Continued
T’Way Air Launching Sydney-Seoul Flights
South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air will be one of two new airlines to begin operating direct Sydney-Seoul flights next month. From 24 December 2022, T’way Air will launch 4x weekly seasonal flights between Sydney and Seoul’s Incheon Airport using Airbus A330-300 aircraft. T’way Air has been operating under that name since 2010 with a … Continued