Destinations

Reviewing destinations is something many Australian Frequent Flyers do. Our members also enjoy reading the reviews when planning their next trip.

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is the Perfect Holiday Destination

There are some incredible sights on our planet. But the most famous feats of architecture – places like Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat and the Pyramids of Giza – all have one thing in common: they’re overrun by tourists. If you’ve ever visited a popular tourist attraction, you’ve probably had to queue up for ages to buy … Continued

12 Jun 2019 Destinations
USA flag in New York

New York for a Bargain, Thanks to Flight Centre Error

A lucky AFF member has had a bargain price holiday to Vancouver and New York, thanks to a Flight Centre error. scubabe and her partner each managed to pick up Air Canada flights to New York, with a stopover in Vancouver, for just $619 return. It all started around a year ago, when Flight Centre incorrectly … Continued

14 Nov 2018 Destinations
Super Constellation at Qantas Founders Museum

Qantas Museum in Longreach Adds Super Constellation

No visitor to the rural Queensland town of Longreach can miss the sight of the iconic Qantas jumbo jet parked right outside the airport. But this historic Boeing 747-200 is just one of many restored aircraft at the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach, a town where Qantas began doing business in 1922. The Longreach hangar … Continued

17 Aug 2018 Destinations
Easter Island, Chile

Four Inspiring Days on Chile’s Easter Island

Famous for its moai statues, Easter Island is a remote island in the Pacific Ocean between Tahiti and South America. Given its location, getting to Easter Island can be a challenge. Only LATAM Airlines flies there, with services only available from Santiago or Papeete once per week. But AFF member akmacca was lucky enough to visit recently, … Continued

28 Jul 2018 Destinations

Exploring Stunning Kakadu National Park

AFF member Sludge321 recently flew to Darwin, using the opportunity to visit the stunning Kakadu National Park. This member has taken the time to write a great trip report about their experience in Australia’s top end. The flight from Perth to Darwin was funded by using the free Virgin Australia flight that comes with the … Continued

1 Jul 2018 Destinations
Buffalo Airways DC3 in Yellowknife

Fulfilling an Aviation Dream in Canada

AFF member Justinf recently visited the United States and Canada during the middle of winter. The temperatures were well below freezing but there were plenty of exciting things to see and do. The ultimate destination of the trip was Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories. This part of the world is so remote – and the … Continued

30 Mar 2018 Destinations
Ryanair cabin crew

The Sad State of Aviation in Europe

It’s easy to forget just how good flying is in Australia. We have two full-service airlines with proper Business class products and well-appointed airport lounges. Complementing this are two low-cost airlines offering comfortable budget travel. By comparison, aviation in Europe is in a rather sad state… Flying in Europe really seems like a cross between Tigerair … Continued

28 Feb 2018 Destinations
Iceland Northern Lights

Northern Lights and other European winter adventures

This week’s trip report has it all! Over 5 weeks ADLhighflyer recently visited Iceland, Norway and Germany. Between sightings of the Northern Lights this member enjoyed a Norwegian cruise, got stranded in a snowstorm, went dog sledding and even visited Germany’s most famous castle.  I’ve just arrived back from a 5 week trip covering Iceland, … Continued

17 Jan 2018 Destinations

Stranded in Bali: An Epic Escape Story

If you’ve been following the news, you’re probably aware that Mt Agung on the Indonesian island of Bali began erupting last week. This resulted in chaos for travellers stranded in Bali as flights were diverted, delayed and cancelled. Denpasar Airport remained closed for several days due to volcanic ash in the vicinity of the airfield, which … Continued

6 Dec 2017 Destinations