economy class

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  1. W

    Singapore Airlines $1260 - $1350 Australia - London return in Economy Class

    It seems to be only for out of peak season dates, but SQ has some great sale fares for European destinations including London (I've also seen results for Rome, Paris and other major cities that they fly into). SYD-LGW for $1336 return: PER-LGW for $1264 return:
  2. AFF Editor

    QantasLink Dash 8 Guide

    We've put together a guide to flying on the QantasLink Dash 8: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/qantaslink-dash-8-guide/ Do you like flying on the Dash 8? Any tips on how to enjoy a better experience? Share your thoughts here!
  3. PERLHR

    MH Economy class fares and getting BA Tier Points

    i have found in economy a very good fare actually: my proposed routing, PER-KUL-KCG-KUL-DPS-KUL-PER. One PNR. However, on the MH site under, multi city, it gives various class of fares being possible but does not identify the said class on first approach, points and AVIOS for this trip. I am...
  4. Mattg

    "My Island Sleeper Row" - buy a whole row of seats for yourself on Fiji Airways

    Has anyone used the "My Island Sleeper Row" upgrade on Fiji Airways? https://www.fijiairways.com/en-au/manage/my-island-sleeper-row/ I like the concept, but it seems this is only offered subject to availability at checkin - i.e. can't be guaranteed in advance. If it works, the additional cost...
  5. Q

    When to book Christmas flights to Europe on premium economy or economy?

    Two years ago I nabbed Vietnam Airlines premium economy tickets to Europe in Dec-Jan for about 2k return. I suffer the same problem as I think everyone else does… do I book now or wait and when do I Stop waiting and buy because prices will just leap. Any thoughts?
  6. Mattg

    MEL-LHR on Etihad for $1,288 return in Y

    Some good pricing on Etihad to London, for various travel dates such as November 2023.
  7. Austman

    SriLankan Airlines, 44% off business class and 25% off economy class, 3 days only.

    SriLankan Airlines has a 3 day sale to "any" of their destinations. 44% off business class and 25% off economy class for travel 15th September to 30th November 2023. There's some good business class fares from Australia available. Eg MEL-LHR return is just over $4,000 in business class...
  8. Mattg

    Qantas international Economy Class meals

    As requested by @JasonK, this thread is to discuss and post photos of Qantas international economy class menus and meals. I was also partly inspired to start this thread after being served this for dinner on a MEL-AKL flight this week: It was supposed to be lamb with polenta, but I don't...
  9. E

    Qantas Mixed cabin international

    Hi, I was wondering if I can book mixed cabin round trip tickets from Sydney to Tokyo, economy to and business back. As I need to contact the call centre, will this also incur an addition fee? Cheers
  10. Mattg

    Most comfortable economy class seat?

    What's the most comfortable airline seat you've sat in within an Economy Class cabin? Personally I like the SQ 777 seats, and I found the Economy Plus (extra legroom seats) on the United 767 pretty good - both wide and with good legroom. Perhaps the most comfortable Economy seat though was on...
  11. R

    Economy Class Booking Changed to Business Wishing to Revert to Economy

    Hi, I have an award seat booking which was originally in economy class then some time later I changed it on-line to business class. I spoke to the call centre as I was wishing to revert to economy class with a request to fast track the points difference refund as I wished to make an additional...
  12. mrsterryn

    Best airline in economy with toddlers Syd to LHR

    So considering flying with son , Dil and Dil sister with two toddler grandchildren First two weeks of Dec 22 Husband and I will , hopefully, be using up some points and travelling business Don't have enough for all of us to fly business . Daughter in Law would much prefer to save the money and...
  13. scoobs214

    Qantaslink CBR-SYD Dash 8 Q400 Economy Review - Scoobs TV

    Hi fellow avgeeks, I have slowly started to create my own youtube channel - Scoobs TV for airlines and travel adventure videos. It's very new (only 13 subscribers!) and with international borders closed had some time to start to learn editing. Hopefully you like. I'm still learning! This video...
  14. B

    Can't change Economy X online any more?

    Anyone else seen this? Can't change an Economy X seat online? VA Platinum. Booked through CTM, auto-allocated 3D and 3C - which I'd normally be happy about, but preference in these COVID times is 3A or 3F - both of which are free. Try to change online - shows me 3A is free, allows me to...
  15. andyandy2005

    Difference between using points for Red e deal compared to Economy Classic Rewards

    Can someone explain the difference between using points for Red e Deal compared to Economy Classic Rewards because it seems confusing why Qantas would sell seats in Red e-Deal for points when you can get them at a heavily discounted rate booking a rewards seat? For instance this 07:35AM MEL >...
  16. S

    A330 to Perth economy front row fixed armrest?

    Hi all Just a quick question: flying Sydney to Perth soon, with a bub (15 months) for the first time, so there's a fair of anxiety! We are on the A330 and I'm trying to figure out the best place for us to sit with an infant. I have reserved the middle front row economy seats (23E, 23F) for me...
  17. A

    VA economy food & drinks

    is it true that no food is offered (sold) on board from east to west coast on VA economy?
  18. C

    swap economy/business passenger

    if i'm in business but have a friend in economy - can we swap seats?
  19. Flying Fox

    Air New Zealand Economy Skynest

    Air NZ release Economy Skynest Concept. https://www.traveller.com.au/air-new-zealand-unveils-skynest-economy-class-lieflat-beds-concept-h1m2zj Wonder if it will become a commercial product and at what price. Great work Air NZ on thinking outside the box!!!
  20. StevePER

    Finnair OSL-SIN return in J $2154, can combine with economy fares from Australia

    Finnair business class OSL-HEL-SIN return from $2154, books in I class. Must depart from Oslo on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. This fare can be combined with economy fares from Australia on a half-round trip basis, for example PER-MUC in economy, and OSL-SIN in business for $1578...
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