Tasmania: Insider Travel Tips

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

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

The Intrigue of Sri Lanka

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

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