o  A profitable (after tax etc) airline business that can invest into the future for both customers and staff, and if really necessary, investors as wello  On-going focus on safety: not like the recent Q400 issue with leaking hydraulic fluid and still departed to then have an emergency ...

I have tried Cathay F etc etc etc, I'm not a convert, I just don't like queuing for a meal.  BA is less than average, so that leaves QF, so if you manage your time of arrival for shower, meal and a drink and claim your space then life is 'all good', kick back, relax and charge your phone and...

OK, I have flown both airlines in Bus to and from NZ from a regional base. EK wins the 'bling and wow' rating for the hard product, but their service and food, especially the food can be very average. Yes, I know this is a big call, but it is a lived experience.  Maybe I just chose 'wrong' f...

Firstly, I only use carry-on luggage, even for longer trips of 3-4 weeks.  Yes, you can manage, you just need to plan, but walking through Singapore with a heavy 'double' jacket in Nov-Jan does raise a few eyebrows.My 'go-to' bag is a Samsonite hard case and has worn out several QF tags over...

Great to see my 'cheap' Tissot watches are know back in vogue...with titanium case, funky colour/carbon face/dial patterns, coloured and/or integrated bands etc...I'll be able to say this again in another 10 years...!!!