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When the first airliners flew there was only one class – First Class, with prices to match. Over the past 100 years or so we have seen the introduction of Economy Class, and in the late seventies, Business Class. With First Class out of the reach of many, we soon saw Business Class take its … Continued
You have probably heard the joke. “This is your Captain speaking, we have just lost an engine, with one left it means we will be slower and take an extra two hours to reach our destination.” One of the passengers turns to his mate and says, “crikey, if we lose the other we could be … Continued
This week we have a trip report with a difference. Rather than focus on the journey, we get to experience the joys of a new airline lounge at Sydney Airport – the newly opened Etihad lounge, located in concourse C of the International terminal. With arrivals and departures split between upstairs and downstairs, there is … Continued
For many of our members who are avid Qantas Frequent Flyers, June is going to be a busy and somewhat sad month. Come July, the Qantas program is changing the way you earn points and status credits to make it “simpler and fairer” in their words. Along with reduced earnings for flying on partner airlines, … Continued
It is time for a good old fashion vent about pet hates and hassles that are experienced at hotels the world over. Whether it be the quality of the sheets or the position of the toilet roll, our members discuss all manner of concerns surrounding hotel accommodation. A common gripe is the failure of most … Continued
Frequent Flyer points have been a feature of many credit card schemes for a long time. Lucrative sign-on bonuses, points per dollar spent and bonus points at certain partners have all been used as marketing tools to help the schemes gain traction. With the market saturated with products, it was only going to be a … Continued
It sounds like a mission statement for a team starting a new business. Why will people buy our services? But it’s not a team of business owners asking the question. It’s one of our members and the topic is Jetstar. Unless the reason is for timing, scheduling or connections, why fly Jetster? I have done … Continued
This week’s trip report is from one of our seasoned journal writers. Known for their adventurous nature, and choice of golf attire, this trip is a little different to the norm for them. Thanks to a pre-planned bit of hip surgery, and an unplanned fall for the other half, we are going to get an … Continued
The last fifteen years or so there have been many changes in the local airline market. With the collapse of Ansett, Qantas rose to a dominant position. In recent years, Virgin Australia has seen the opportunity to change its model and move into the full service space. A Frequent Flyer program introduced, along with lounges, … Continued
One of the perks of international travel used to be the ability to bag some serious bargains by purchasing duty free products. One member speculates that the value for money of duty free products has declined rapidly. On a recent trip to Hong Kong one member felt that there was not a significant difference in … Continued
One of the more common questions over the past few years on the Australian Frequent Flyer’s forum has been our members asking when Qantas was going to put the A380 on its lucrative Dallas route. The current 747 operation has had its fair share of issues with marginal range at times, thanks to high winds … Continued
This week one of our members has a question about how to enjoy some luxury, without bill shock come checkout time I’ve booked my wife and I on a trip to Japan via Hong Kong. The flight is a 1st class award redemption with a 1 night stop over in Hong Kong. I’m hoping for … Continued