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Etihad First Class to Europe for Less than Business Prices

Thinking about buying an Etihad Business Class ticket to Europe? Why pay for a Business Class ticket when, thanks to a current American Airlines promotion, you can fly First Class for less than the price of Business! American Airlines is currently running one of its regular promotions on buying AAdvantage miles. Until 30 June 2019, … Continued

19 Jun 2019 Etihad Airways Points Inspiration

Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes Coming

Update: The full suite of changes has now been announced. Read a full analysis of the changes here: Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes (June 2019) Qantas is expected to announce major changes to its Qantas Frequent Flyer loyalty program on Thursday. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce and Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth will hold a press conference … Continued

19 Jun 2019 Qantas

Qantas to Launch Brisbane-Chicago Flights

Qantas has announced it will fly non-stop from Brisbane to Chicago from April 2020, pending the US government’s approval of a joint venture with American Airlines. Qantas will use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for the four-weekly flights, which will be timed to allow for easy one-stop connections via Brisbane from cities across Australia to Chicago. Additionally, Qantas … Continued

17 Jun 2019 Qantas

John Bartels (jb747) Reflects on a Stellar Career with Qantas

Anyone who’s visited AFF’s popular Ask The Pilot thread will be familiar with John Bartels, who goes by the AFF username of jb747. Over the years, jb747 has developed a reputation as one of AFF’s most respected members. He has tirelessly answered thousands of AFF member questions relating to aviation, flying and the life of a pilot. … Continued

17 Jun 2019 Qantas

TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport

Trans Wold Airlines, or TWA, may have ceased operations in 2001. But a brand new hotel at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport allows guests to take a step back in time and relive the TWA experience. The TWA Hotel at New York JFK Airport opened just one month ago. Located at JFK’s Terminal … Continued

17 Jun 2019 Hotel Reviews

Air New Zealand to Fly Boeing 787 to Gold Coast

IN BRIEF | Air New Zealand has scheduled its Dreamliner on flights to the Gold Coast for several services over the July school holidays. The airline’s Boeing 787-9s will fly from Auckland to Gold Coast’s Coolangatta Airport each Sunday between 7 and 21 July 2019. This is the first time that Air New Zealand has … Continued

16 Jun 2019 Air New Zealand Points Inspiration

Emirates “Business Special” Fares Exclude All the Perks

Emirates has started unbundling its Business Class fares with the launch of its new “Business Special” fare concept. Emirates’ Business Special fares are a little bit cheaper than the Dubai-based airline’s regular tickets. But they also exclude many of the perks that traditionally come with a Business class ticket. What you’ll get on a discounted … Continued

16 Jun 2019 Emirates

Podcast #13: jb747’s Stellar Career with Qantas

In this special edition of the AFF on AIR podcast, Matt chats to John Bartels (a.k.a. jb747) about his flying career with Qantas, the A380, the QF30 incident, flight training, retirement, today’s aviation industry and more. John is a former Qantas Airbus A380 captain and remains an active contributor to AFF’s popular Ask The Pilot … Continued

15 Jun 2019 AFF on Air Podcast

Air Chathams Auctions Historic Convair 580

Ever wanted to own a historic aircraft? New Zealand’s Air Chathams has recently retired its oldest Convair 580 aircraft and is selling it in an auction. Bids start from NZD20,000 (~AU$18,917), which is less than the price of most new cars. The Convair 580 aircraft, which was built in 1953, will never fly again as … Continued

15 Jun 2019 Travel Lifestyle

jb747’s Stellar Career with Qantas – AIR013

  In this special edition of the podcast, Matt chats to John Bartels (a.k.a. jb747) about his flying career with Qantas, the A380, the QF30 incident, flight training, retirement, today’s aviation industry and more. John is a former Qantas Airbus A380 captain and remains an active contributor to AFF’s popular Ask The Pilot thread.   … Continued

15 Jun 2019 AFF on Air (blubrry)

Qantas Flyer Incorrectly Denied Lounge Access

A Qantas Gold frequent flyer has been incorrectly denied Air New Zealand lounge access despite being booked on a Qantas codeshare service. To make matters worse, Qantas responded to this member’s complaint by providing completely inaccurate information. It seems that neither Air New Zealand nor Qantas are fully aware of their own policies regarding reciprocal … Continued

13 Jun 2019 Air New Zealand

Redeem Points for Qantas Premium Economy to Asia

When flying to Asia, Qantas offers a Premium Economy cabin on flights to Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Qantas has a very good Premium Economy product, so redeeming your Qantas Frequent Flyer points for a seat can be very good value. But redeeming Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for Qantas Premium Economy awards is even better … Continued

12 Jun 2019 Points Inspiration Qantas