With Premium Economy on these routes usually starting at $3,400, this mixed-cabin fare is a great deal for Western Australians. Continue reading…
Flight Deal: fly Singapore Airlines Economy & Premium Economy from Perth to the US from $2,600 return
Two little tricks to avoid long security lines at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) does not have a good reputation for efficiency, although it has made strides in recent years, especially in improving immigration and customs waittimes for arriving passengers. Continue reading…
Qantas/oneworld International Business Lounge Los Angeles overview
This lounge is run by Qantas in partnership with British Airways and Cathay Pacific and will be most useful for Australia-based travellers returning from the US or The Americas on a Qantas, American Airlines or other oneworld flight. Continue reading…
The definitive guide to the American Express Lounge network
Australia’s second-busiest airport in its fastest-growing city just got a new lounge courtesy of American Express which opened on 27 March.
The design is mostly consistent with the American Express lounge at Sydney’s International Terminal. Continue reading…
Update: Alaska loosens restriction on Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines First Class redemptions
Whilst Alaska’s frequent flyer program remains a favourite of advanced points enthusiasts, this policy change makes it harder to secure premium cabin redemptions within Asia on three quality airlines. Continue reading…
How to save $25 for checking a bag on domestic US flights
Americans aren’t as lucky as us in Australia, enduring checked baggage fees for even the first bag on most flights within the US but also to neighbouring countries like Canada and Mexico.
Here are five ways that you can avoid paying this fee which we are not used to forking out when travelling on Qantas and Virgin Australia. Continue reading…
W Hotel New Orleans French Quarter Fantastic Suite—Picture Review
I needed to be in New Orleans for a work exhibition. During my previous stays in NOLA, I’d stayed in other areas, so this time I wanted to try a hotel in the French Quarter. Continue reading…
W Hotel Hollywood Marvellous Suite—Picture Review
Located right in the heart of LA’s world-renowned Hollywood neighbourhood, I recently spent three nights at this stylish property before heading over to New Orleans. Continue reading…
Flight Deal: Japan from $349 one-way, South America from $1099 return and New York from $1199 return with Qantas
Australia’s largest airline has put its flights north and east on sale for travel during the first nine months of next year, with some great deals to be had to places like Tokyo, Honolulu and Rio.
What is unique about this promotion is that making connections from smaller airports like Perth, Adelaide and Canberra to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane costs nothing or just a little more compared to flying direct from the latter cities. Continue reading…
Singapore Airlines A350 Business Class overview
This excellent product can be found on the entire Airbus A350 and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER fleet, which services a big chunk of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane (gradually coming onboard between now and mid-January 2017) flights.
I redeemed 68,000 KrisFlyer miles and paid $361 USD in taxes to take this 16½-hour flight, the world’s fifth-longest, in September 2017 as part of a larger trip around the Pacific. Continue reading…
Six of the best uses of 60,000 Qantas Points
Most of us have at least some points sitting in our Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts, which can be increased quite easily through credit card spend, so here is our round-up of the best-value redemptions for 60,000 Qantas Points. Continue reading…
American Airlines cuts First Class to Sydney and Qantas halves Status Credits on AA flights
On the surface, these changes do not look good for travellers but if you look at the bigger picture, it may just be smoke and mirrors. Continue reading…
Flight Deal: Sydney to San Francisco direct with Qantas or United for $999 return
With only two carriers serving this route compared to five to Los Angeles (LAX), the chance to avoid the mess that is LAX with a direct flight to the calmer SFO (San Francisco) is a great choice. Continue reading…