Flight Reviews

Read the first-hand experiences of the AFF editorial team as they fly around the world on different airlines and cabins. Our honest reviews will help you when deciding which airline to book with.

Qantas Club 737 children

Qantas Outshines Virgin when Flying with Children

Qantas and Virgin Australia each have their strengths and weaknesses. But after two recent domestic flights with his 2-year-old daughter, AFF member Lawrage now believes Qantas provides a far better service to families flying with children. This member flew Qantas from Perth to Brisbane, returning back to Perth with Virgin Australia. The difference in the service … Continued

28 Sep 2018 Flight Reviews
Scoot Plus cabin on the 787

ScootBiz Review: Good Value for Money

Singaporean low-cost carrier Scoot flies from Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast to Singapore. With Business Class fares that are often comparable to Economy prices on Qantas or Singapore Airlines, Scoot offers a great value alternative. AFF member OZDUCK recently flew ScootBiz on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Perth to Singapore. This member was pleasantly surprised … Continued

26 Sep 2018 Flight Reviews
Air Serbia A320 business class

What to Expect in Euro-Business Class

We’re lucky in Australia to have two airlines with very good domestic Business Class products. Both Qantas and Virgin Australia offer dedicated Business class cabins on domestic flights with comfortable, wide seats and plenty of legroom. On domestic flights operated by Airbus A330s, lie-flat beds are even available in Business Class. When flying Business class … Continued

12 Sep 2018 Flight Reviews
Qantas Domestic Business Class

Qantas & Virgin Australia Business Class Meals

Earlier this week we covered Economy meals on domestic flights within Australia. Now, we turn our attention to Business Class. What can you expect to eat in Business on Qantas and Virgin Australia? Qantas and Virgin Australia Business Class meals vary depending on the time of day and length of the flight. Here’s what you … Continued

4 Sep 2018 Flight Reviews
Norwegian 787

Norwegian Premium Review: Singapore to London

Norwegian Air Shuttle offers some very competitive fares on its long-haul Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes. The low-cost carrier flies many trans-Atlantic routes, as well as several routes between Asia and Europe. From last year, non-stop flights from Singapore to London were added to the airline’s growing network. Norwegian flies 4x weekly from Singapore to London, … Continued

2 Sep 2018 Flight Reviews
Cathay Pacific A350, Japan Airlines 767 and a Condor 767 at Vancouver Airport

Disappointed with Cathay Pacific Service

Cathay Pacific has the Australia-Hong Kong market covered extremely well. The Oneworld member serves 6 Australian cities from Hong Kong, with up to four daily flights on some routes. From Hong Kong, travellers can then connect to cities across Asia, Europe and North America. The Hong Kong-based airline has a good reputation, but some AFF … Continued

25 Aug 2018 Flight Reviews
Qantas 747

Qantas 747s Now Flying from Sydney to Perth

Qantas began flying Boeing 747s between Sydney and Perth this week! The first Sydney-Perth 747 flight ran last Monday as QF581. But it’s only a temporary change; the 747s are currently scheduled to operate selected flights on this route until 5 September 2018. Although the Boeing 747s on the Sydney-Perth route feature Premium Economy seating, … Continued

1 Aug 2018 Flight Reviews
American Airlines 777

American Airlines Premium Economy: Drinks Cost Extra?

American Airlines is one of many international airlines to introduce Premium Economy in recent years. American Airlines Premium Economy class is now available on Boeing 787, Airbus A330 and some Boeing 777 flights. This includes American Airlines’ flights from Los Angeles to Sydney and Auckland. AFF member fifo recently sampled the American Airlines Premium Economy product on … Continued

14 Jul 2018 Flight Reviews
Comair 737 in British Airways livery

Impressed with BA’s Comair Service

British Airways doesn’t have a stellar reputation these days. Continuous cost-cutting, reduced catering and poor service have turned British Airways Business class into a mediocre experience for the price paid. In fact, there have even been reports lately of British Airways potentially losing its 4-star Skytrax rating. Luckily, it’s a very different story when flying … Continued

15 Jun 2018 Flight Reviews
Saudia Boeing 787 Business Class

Saudia Business Class Review

Saudi Arabian Airlines, or Saudia, is the Jeddah-based national airline of Saudi Arabia. Although Saudia has been a SkyTeam alliance member since 2012, it’s not an airline that many Australians ever fly with. But AFF member henleybeach did just that last week! This member picked up a steal of a Business class fare with Saudia – just $684 … Continued

14 Jun 2018 Flight Reviews
Fiji Airways 737-700

Fiji Airways 737 Business Class Review

AFF member ecole16 recently flew in Business class on a Fiji Airways 737. This member travelled in the Business cabin on FJ254, an afternoon service from Apia to Nadi. They’ve taken the time to post pictures and a review of the flight. A Boeing 737-800 was used for the 2-hour flight. This aircraft has 8 Business class … Continued

23 May 2018 Flight Reviews
Queensland Shuts Border to Greater Sydney

Great Qantas Service at Brisbane Airport

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

18 May 2018 Flight Reviews