Antarctica is home to some incredible scenery! But travelling to the southern continent is neither simple nor cheap. You can travel to Antarctica by cruise, but if you don’t have several weeks (and a lot of money!) to spare, viewing the ice continent from the air is the next best thing. The good news is … Continued
Our members have discovered a way to book Economy and fly Business class for no extra cost on some Qantas 717 flights. Qantas’ regional subsidiary QantasLink operates two different Boeing 717 configurations. Some aircraft have all-Economy seating, while others have a 12-seat Business class cabin. The two-class Qantas 717s featuring Business class are typically used … Continued
Singapore Airlines began flying the new Airbus A350-900 to much fanfare in 2016. The wide-body aircraft now operates to two cities in Australia – Melbourne and Brisbane – and many other destinations across Asia, Europe, the United States & South Africa. One AFF member recently flew on the Airbus A350-900 from Singapore to Johannesburg. Unfortunately, … Continued
There are several airlines that fly from Australia to South America. Which offers the best service and overall value? Have booked an Antarctica cruise for 4 of us and it appears to come with a nights accommodation in Santiago. That seems to suggest flying either QF or Lan. It would be in business class. Any ideas … Continued
Accor has recently opened two new hotels at Brisbane Airport. The Pullman Brisbane Airport Hotel and neighbouring Ibis Hotel are conveniently located across the road from Brisbane’s domestic terminal, a short walk from the domestic airport railway station. The new hotels are a welcome addition to Brisbane Airport. Previously, the closest hotel to Brisbane Airport … Continued