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.
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
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
Many associate the term “White Christmas” with the likes of North America or Europe. But this holiday season, one member had a white Christmas of a different kind. After this member’s first Japanese trip left an impression for all the right reasons, they were keen to return. So NoobFlyer took advantage of All Nippon Airways’ … Continued
Tasmania is known for its natural beauty, history, culture, good food and relaxed atmosphere. With so much to see and do, one member seeks the community’s advice on how to make the most of a two week Tasmanian holiday. We have two weeks (give or take) at end of March. Fly in and out of … Continued
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
The many trip reports on AFF don’t just make for captivating reading. They also offer inspiration and ideas for your own travels! Plus, as they are written by other AFF members, there is always an opportunity to ask questions and seek recommendations. Our member albatross710 recently had the chance to visit Sri Lanka. While researching … Continued
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
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
Forget travelling around the world in 80 days! Our member harvyk recently completed a journey around the globe in just ten days, and their experiences have been compiled into a trip report. Although our member’s real destination was Seattle, some creative flight routings meant some time was spent in Los Angeles and London before completing … Continued
This week’s trip report comes from a part of the world that is attracting increasing attention as a tourist destination. Throughout the past five decades, dictatorship rule and US sanctions have limited Cuba’s development and tourism opportunities. The result is a country where you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d walked into the 1960s; quite a … Continued
This week we’re treated to not one, but two rare travel insights. Our member RooFlyer recently experienced the delights of Etihad’s renowned First Class Apartments on the way to a destination that rarely comes to mind for Australian travellers: the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, which is home to Azerbaijan and Georgia. Today starts a … Continued
This week we’re treated to a fantastic trip report by our member Milboo, who recently travelled to South America. The incredible sights of the Galapagos Islands and Peru’s Machu Picchu awaited! A surprise upgrade on the Qantas flight to Santiago made for a great start to what looks to have been a fantastic trip! The … Continued