Finnair’s New A350 Business Class

With competitive fares, Qantas’ oneworld partner Finnair is already a popular choice for Australians heading to Europe. To further add to the appeal, Finnair is currently introducing brand new Airbus A350 aircraft to its fleet. One member recently flew on the new aircraft from Bangkok to Helsinki in Business class. They took the time to … Continued

New A330 Business Suites: Qantas vs Virgin

As Qantas and Virgin Australia compete for the corporate market, both airlines have been pulling all the stops to offer the best product in the pointy end. Both Qantas and Virgin have recently upgraded their A330 Business class to offer luxurious suites and restaurant-quality meals. Our member PaulST had the opportunity to compare and contrast the new … Continued

Etihad, Lufthansa & Japan Airlines: A Trip of Firsts

Many of us dream of flying in First class just once. But the first class dream doesn’t have to remain a dream. Thanks to frequent flyer points, it’s more attainable than you may think! In fact, thanks to points, AFF member boomy was fortunate enough to sample First class on three different airlines on a … Continued

A 4-Way Domestic Airline Battle

The Australian domestic aviation landscape is dominated by four airlines: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Tigerair. Qantas is widely regarded as the market leader, with Virgin Australia sharing the premium travel market. Meanwhile, low-cost airlines Jetstar and Tigerair compete for travellers on a budget. One AFF member recently travelled on all four domestic airlines – … Continued

Reviewed: Hawaiian Airlines First Class to Honolulu

Hawaii has always been a popular destination for Australian tourists. Qantas, Jetstar and Hawaiian Airlines all fly directly to Honolulu from Australia, with the latter flying non-stop from both Sydney and Brisbane. Hawaiian Airlines flies to Australia using Airbus A330 aircraft. There are two classes of travel available; First Class and “Coach” (an American term … Continued