First Class

First Class is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. And for obvious reasons - we all aspire to travel one day in First Class!

Crossing the Tasman in ultimate luxury

There are countless ways to fly across the ditch to New Zealand these days. But most would agree that there is no better way to travel to the land of the long white cloud than in the luxury of first class on board an Emirates A380! This week Pushka got to do just that, and … Continued

8 Apr 2015 Flight Reviews

A very indirect trip to Germany in style

With family from around the world, Germany was the agreed meeting location this Christmas for one of our members. Frankfurt was the ultimate destination, but our member decided that going straight there wouldn’t be exciting enough. Instead, in this week’s trip report we are treated to an interesting variety of Asian destinations; the trip to … Continued

7 Jan 2015 Flight Reviews

The delights of Thailand, Burma and Singapore

This week our trip report starts with what used to be a common experience – the joy of travelling First Class to Asia. Due to the withdrawal of Qantas First Class service to Asia, it is now a little harder to travel in the lap of luxury using points. While Singapore Airlines do have some … Continued

17 Dec 2014 Destinations

Parents Fly First

A unique way to remove the pitfalls of flying with children is to banish them to the back of the plane. But airlines will not necessary make it easy for families to divide on class-lines. One member this week queries whether it is possible to have two adults flying in First whilst seating the children … Continued

Which First Class?

Some may see it as one of those first world problems; others no doubt wish it was a question they could ask seriously on a regular basis If money was no object. Europe was your destination. Which first class cabin would you travel in and why? Looking to do that once in a lifetime trip … Continued

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