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Looking for cheap Business class flights to Europe? If you don’t mind making your own way to Bangkok, there are some exceptional Gulf Air Business class fares from Bangkok to London for under $2,000 return. The cheap Gulf Air Business fares are available for travel any time until the end of the year, except from … Continued
If you’re a loyal Oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam flyer, you probably try to fly with airlines from your alliance at every opportunity. But, as great as airline alliances and partnerships are, they don’t cover every corner of the globe. When travelling overseas, you’ll occasionally need to fly with obscure airlines that aren’t part of … Continued
An AFF member has acknowledged the outstanding Qantas service they received from the airline’s ground staff at Brisbane Airport this week. Stevo.1702 was flying from Townsville to Roma with a very tight connection in Brisbane. On any other day, this member would have missed the connection. But the Qantas staff went above and beyond ensuring not … Continued
Would you like to try out Malaysia Airlines First class? If you have Qantas points – or miles with any other Oneworld airline – you can! In fact, you can even bring along a friend… or your whole family. Malaysia Airlines First class award availability between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo is surprisingly excellent at present. … Continued
The internet is littered with negative reviews about Air China. But are these reviews justified? What’s it really like to fly Air China Economy class? AFF member trentusjuventus recently put the Beijing-based Star Alliance carrier to the test, flying Economy from Taipei to Europe and back. Though initially hesitant to fly Air China Economy class, they had … Continued
Boeing 787 engine problems are causing serious disruptions to flights with Air New Zealand, LATAM Airlines, British Airways and several other airlines. But, thankfully, not all airlines operating the Dreamliner are affected. Here’s what you need to know… What are the Boeing 787 engine problems? Some airlines have discovered that the turbine blades in their … Continued
There are rumours that Hilton Hotels could soon be returning to Melbourne with up to three new properties. The popular American hotel chain is planning to open a new Hilton-branded hotel, alongside a Curio Collection and Double Tree. AFF moderator JessicaTam has the scoop on the new Hilton hotels in Melbourne. Initially, Hilton had planned to … Continued
An AFF member and Qantas Platinum frequent flyer is still waiting for a Qantas refund of $4,000, two months after they had to cancel their flight. And they could be waiting a lot longer, as Qantas has stopped responding to emails and phone calls. PaulDQLD had originally booked two return Qantas Business class fares from Sydney … Continued
The Australian government has announced increased airport security measures for domestic terminals across the country. As part of a spending package announced in this week’s federal budget, major Australian domestic airports will receive full-body scanners like those at international terminals. The government also announced new funding for upgrading x-ray screening equipment at regional airports and … Continued
Air France, the French flag carrier and a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, could be in serious financial trouble. The airline’s CEO resigned last week amid an ongoing industrial dispute, sending the share price plummeting. Meanwhile, the French government says the airline’s future is in the balance, vowing not to bail out the airline. … Continued
Qantas points can be used to book Emirates flights to destinations all over the world! Most Emirates flights start or end in Dubai, but Emirates also has many useful fifth-freedom routes. From Australia, Emirates flies a range of useful fifth-freedom routes including Sydney-Christchurch, Melbourne-Singapore, Brisbane-Singapore and Sydney-Bangkok. These are just a few of the many unusual … Continued
If you fly a lot, it’s easy to take airport lounges for granted. But this week an AFF member reminds us of how special they are for travellers that don’t get to visit often. Nat Z recently visited an airport lounge for the first time and was amazed by just how nice it was. From … Continued