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!

Qantas Temporarily Shuts Singapore First Lounge

Qantas will temporarily close its brand new Singapore First Lounge from next month. The closure is expected to last from 20 April until mid-September 2020, although it could be reduced or extended depending on how the COVID-19 situation evolves. The Qantas First Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport only opened in late 2019. It’s currently less … Continued

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Qantas First Class Award Availability to Dallas

Want to redeem your Qantas Frequent Flyer points to fly to the USA in First class? This could be your opportunity! First class award availability on Qantas flights QF7 and QF8 between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth is surprisingly open at the moment. We’ve found Classic Flight Reward seats available in First class throughout 2020, with … Continued

Qantas First Lounge SYD entrance

Review: Qantas First Class Lounge in Sydney

The international Qantas First Lounge in Sydney is Qantas’ flagship and arguably most popular lounge. With breathtaking views over not only the airport, but also the Sydney skyline, this lounge offers restaurant-style dining and even complimentary spa treatments. Although the lounge is starting to show its age a little bit, and it can get crowded … Continued

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Qantas Reduces A380 Flights to Hong Kong

Qantas will move its Airbus A380 onto the Sydney-Hong Kong route two weeks later than scheduled this summer. Qantas had planned to upgrade one of its daily Sydney-Hong Kong flights, QF127 and the return QF128, to an Airbus A380 from 4 December 2019. This was due to replace the Boeing 787-9. However, Qantas will now … Continued

3 Nov 2019 Qantas
Emirates 777

Emirates Boeing 777 First Class Review (Larnaca-Malta)

Emirates is renowned for having one of the world’s best First Class products. In this review, we try out the airline’s older Boeing 777 First Class on a short Emirates fifth-freedom flight from Cyprus to Malta. Flight Details Flight number EK109 Route Larnaca (LCA) to Malta (MLA) Aircraft type Boeing 777-300ER Class of travel First … Continued

7 Oct 2019 Flight Reviews
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First Look: Refurbished Qantas Airbus A380

The first of Qantas’ twelve Airbus A380s has been upgraded and is now back in service with the airline. The refurbished Qantas A380 features refreshed First and Economy seats, as well as brand new Business and Premium Economy cabins. The new Airbus A380 layout features 70 Business seats – up from 64 – and almost … Continued

4 Oct 2019 Qantas
Qantas Cuts Chauffeur Drive Service

Qantas, Emirates Chauffeur Drive Cutbacks

Emirates and Qantas are both cutting back their complimentary Chauffeur Drive services from next month. These services are currently offered to Business and First Class passengers flying with Emirates on most routes, as well as Qantas Business Class passengers flying to or from London. No more Emirates Chauffeur Drive on award tickets From 1 March 2019, … Continued

8 Feb 2019 Emirates
Qantas A380 First Class

Last-Minute Qantas First Class Availability to London

Qantas almost never releases Business or First Class award seats on its flights to London. But if you’re planning to travel to the UK in the next month or so, you could be in luck! Qantas has just released a bunch of Premium Economy, Business and First Class award availability from Sydney to London for last-minute … Continued

16 Jan 2019 Qantas
Cathay Pacific First Class

Cathay Pacific Mistake Fares Honoured

Sometimes when coming across a great airfare deal, it all seems too good to be true. But this is not always the case – as demonstrated by the latest Cathay Pacific mistake fares! Last week, Cathay Pacific accidentally sold a bunch of Business and First Class tickets from Vietnam to North America for well below … Continued

8 Jan 2019 Cathay Pacific