Business Class

Business Class is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. Travelling with a bit of luxury can make all the difference to your enjoyment of the trip. And it can be less expensive thank you think!

Business Class to Europe: the dream and the reality

Many people dream of one day flying to Europe in Business class, but think it is impossible to afford unless they win the lotto. However with some frequent flyer points, and a bit of sage advice, the dream doesn’t have to remain forever as just a dream! One member this week wants to use points … Continued

5 Jan 2015 Qantas

Cheap Business or Premium Economy?

For some time, many of our savvy members have been aware of the excellent value on offer when flying Fiji Air Business Class to the USA. While it does require a stopover or transit in both directions, often you can enjoy the trip in Business Class comfort at excep-tional pricing. When faced with the choice … Continued

A mind changing journey?

From time to time, we may come across something a company has done that makes us decide to stop doing business with them. It may have been a poor experience, a policy change or just the realisation that they were no longer a company that meet your expectations. This week’s trip report is about one … Continued

1 Oct 2014 Flight Reviews

Transcontinental Seat Wars

With the demise of the 767 as the Qantas mainstay for Transcontinental flights, much focus has been on its replacement, the Airbus A330. With Qantas operating aircraft that feature a 10 year old cabin, they were always going to struggle. After all, Virgin’s new deliveries featured a seat in Business Class that converted to a … Continued

23 Sep 2014 Virgin Australia

Using points to upgrade – Premium Economy or Business?

With all the Qantas Frequent Flyer changes that came into effect in July, flight upgrades are probably one of the few areas left where points still have significant value. Depending on the fare you booked, an upgrade to Premium Economy, Business or First Class can often be requested. But if you have not travelled in … Continued

28 Jul 2014 Qantas

First overseas trip, in Business!

This week our trip report is a little different. Rather than being another business trip in familiar territory, or a short domestic jaunt, it’s the big one, the first long haul trip overseas. My mother has managed to make it to 60 without ever going overseas (Kangaroo Island doesn’t count), so when I stumbled on … Continued

12 May 2014 Flight Reviews

Flying in Pyjamas Etiquette

In a further dissection of “flying etiquette 101”, our members this week discuss the lowdown on the when and how of donning pyjamas in the sky. It is a question of etiquette as to whether donning a competing airlines pyjamas is acceptable.  One member opines that provided the pyjamas are clean and tidy than the … Continued

13 Feb 2014 In Flight

From Tamworth to Texas, via Thailand

Ever read a travel article and thought it sounded familiar?  This week’s trip report is from one member who has penned many such reports in the past.  And has the experience of reading an article based on one of their previously published trip reports where even the photos were copied!  So you know you’re in … Continued

8 Feb 2014 Destinations

When is it worth upgrading?

One member this week queries whether the extra cash or points are worth the luxury of flying in business class on a Sydney to Perth Flight. For some members, this is a no-brainer and the immediate response is “of course”. The business class experience is undoubtedly better. However, putting a cash or points “value” on … Continued