Trip Reports & Reviews

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.

Seattle and some West Coast wandering

Our member TheRealTMA recently embarked on a journey over to the north-west coast of the United States. Our member opted to fly the long way around via Dubai, however with first class tickets the extra flying was definitely worth it! Arriving sufficiently refreshed, the sightseeing commences. Our member’s destination list includes Portland and Vancouver Island, … Continued

20 May 2015 Destinations

China Travel Advice

Ahead of a trip to China, taking in Beijing and Shenzen, one member seeks some advice. Although our member will be travelling for business, a number of “must-see” sight suggestions are given. Naturally the Great Wall just outside of Beijing makes the list, but there are also a number of interesting sights in Beijing itself. … Continued

16 May 2015 Destinations

Circling the Pacific in style

Circle Pacific fares are not widely known, but they can offer some significant savings on multi-stop fares across the Pacific. More than a return ticket, but not quite a round-the-world ticket, Circle Pacific fares allow for two Pacific crossings with a typical routing taking passengers from Australia to Asia, and then onto North America before … Continued

13 May 2015 Flight Reviews

Gallipoli: An Anzac Day to remember

Anzac Day holds a significance for all Australians and New Zealanders. Recently Australians and New Zealanders commemorated 100 years since the Anzacs landed on the shores of Gallipoli. The pilgrimage to Gallipoli for the annual Anzac Day Dawn Service is always a popular one, but so many people wanted to attend the centenary service that … Continued

6 May 2015 Destinations

An epic South American adventure – another RooFlyer classic

We’re privileged on AFF to see another trip report from veteran traveller and trip report writer RooFlyer, who recently jetted off to South America for a month-long tour. The impressive destination list will include the likes of Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Quito and the Iguassu Falls, to name but a few! Following in the footsteps … Continued

29 Apr 2015 Destinations

Magical Venice – the canals, the food, the people

Our member Flying mermaid recently began an exciting, whirlwind tour around the world in the magical Italian city of Venice. The trip began with a flying start, if you’ll pardon the pun, in Qantas first class on the A380. The journey to the city of canals was almost smooth, except for a missed connection resulting … Continued

22 Apr 2015 Destinations

Cherry blossoms and mouth-watering Japanese cuisine

We’ve been privileged recently on AFF to see a number of quality trip reports from first-time writers. The latest comes from our member KitKat, who recently travelled to Japan in cherry blossom season. Having missed the cherry blossoms in Seoul last year, we decided to give it a go this time in Japan. We would … Continued

15 Apr 2015 Destinations

Crossing the Tasman in ultimate luxury

There are countless ways to fly across the ditch to New Zealand these days. But most would agree that there is no better way to travel to the land of the long white cloud than in the luxury of first class on board an Emirates A380! This week Pushka got to do just that, and … Continued

8 Apr 2015 Flight Reviews

Beyond the Bali stereotypes

Our member GPH recently headed to a destination they never actually planned to, nor ever wanted to visit! The main reason for booking the trip in the first place was not the destination, rather the fact that Jetstar business class happened to be a cost-effective way to earn our member enough Qantas status credits to … Continued

1 Apr 2015 Destinations

A Japanese adventure, including a touch of luxury

Thanks to a “very very special USDM redemption”, our member boomy is travelling to Japan for a couple of weeks with a quick side-trip to Hong Kong… and what better way to get to Tokyo than on board the Japan’s national carrier in first class? On our next holiday we are heading to the Land … Continued

25 Mar 2015 Flight Reviews

What to do during a layover in Hong Kong

With a seven hour layover in Hong Kong, a member wonders whether it would be worth leaving the airport, and if so, what to do in order to get the most out of the short time. Would it be too stressful to try and go somewhere if never been there before and be back in … Continued

24 Mar 2015 Destinations

Experiencing the beauty of Victoria Falls

With a few days to fill at the tail end of their South African adventure, our member Flying mermaid decided to visit the world-famous Victoria Falls. The visit certainly did not disappoint! The falls are awesome!! and so long – we have only seen a tiny stretch so far and we walked a long way. … Continued

18 Mar 2015 Destinations