Trip Reports & Reviews is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. In this category Australian Frequent Flyer members report and review flights, hotels and airport lounges.
It’s a Singapore icon. The Marina Bay Sands is not only one of Singapore’s most famous hotels, but its rooftop swimming pool makes it one of the most famous – and most instagrammed – hotels in the world. Ahead of a short visit to Singapore, AFF member Lynda2475 is considering whether it is worth staying at … Continued
We’re lucky in Australia to have two airlines with very good domestic Business Class products. Both Qantas and Virgin Australia offer dedicated Business class cabins on domestic flights with comfortable, wide seats and plenty of legroom. On domestic flights operated by Airbus A330s, lie-flat beds are even available in Business Class. When flying Business class … Continued
Earlier this week we covered Economy meals on domestic flights within Australia. Now, we turn our attention to Business Class. What can you expect to eat in Business on Qantas and Virgin Australia? Qantas and Virgin Australia Business Class meals vary depending on the time of day and length of the flight. Here’s what you … Continued
Norwegian Air Shuttle offers some very competitive fares on its long-haul Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes. The low-cost carrier flies many trans-Atlantic routes, as well as several routes between Asia and Europe. From last year, non-stop flights from Singapore to London were added to the airline’s growing network. Norwegian flies 4x weekly from Singapore to London, … Continued
Cathay Pacific has the Australia-Hong Kong market covered extremely well. The Oneworld member serves 6 Australian cities from Hong Kong, with up to four daily flights on some routes. From Hong Kong, travellers can then connect to cities across Asia, Europe and North America. The Hong Kong-based airline has a good reputation, but some AFF … Continued
No visitor to the rural Queensland town of Longreach can miss the sight of the iconic Qantas jumbo jet parked right outside the airport. But this historic Boeing 747-200 is just one of many restored aircraft at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach, a town where Qantas began doing business in 1922. The Longreach hangar … Continued
Qantas began flying Boeing 747s between Sydney and Perth this week! The first Sydney-Perth 747 flight ran last Monday as QF581. But it’s only a temporary change; the 747s are currently scheduled to operate selected flights on this route until 5 September 2018. Although the Boeing 747s on the Sydney-Perth route feature Premium Economy seating, … Continued
Famous for its moai statues, Easter Island is a remote island in the Pacific Ocean between Tahiti and South America. Given its location, getting to Easter Island can be a challenge. Only LATAM Airlines flies there, with services only available from Santiago or Papeete once per week. But AFF member akmacca was lucky enough to visit recently, … Continued
American Airlines is one of many international airlines to introduce Premium Economy in recent years. American Airlines Premium Economy class is now available on Boeing 787, Airbus A330 and some Boeing 777 flights. This includes American Airlines’ flights from Los Angeles to Sydney and Auckland. AFF member fifo recently sampled the American Airlines Premium Economy product on … Continued
AFF member Sludge321 recently flew to Darwin, using the opportunity to visit the stunning Kakadu National Park. This member has taken the time to write a great trip report about their experience in Australia’s top end. The flight from Perth to Darwin was funded by using the free Virgin Australia flight that comes with the … Continued
AFF member bsb recently visited the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge in San Francisco. This is the lounge used by Virgin Atlantic, with access available to Upper Class passengers as well as Virgin Australia Velocity Gold and Platinum members. Virgin Atlantic’s San Francisco Clubhouse lounge is also used by Fiji Airways. bsb has taken the time to write … Continued
British Airways doesn’t have a stellar reputation these days. Continuous cost-cutting, reduced catering and poor service have turned British Airways Business class into a mediocre experience for the price paid. In fact, there have even been reports lately of British Airways potentially losing its 4-star Skytrax rating. Luckily, it’s a very different story when flying … Continued