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Australians to pay almost $500 in UK’s APD flight tax
Mar 20, 2026, 01:12 PMThis is bonkers stuff and there was plenty of advice opposing this to the UK Government, but it wants the money. You'll struggle to find ANY Eurobusiness class even closely approximating 40 inches of seat pitch, since they are just economy seats with the middle seat blocked, meanwhile, the losers...
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Air New Zealand revamps Airpoints as Koru, adds Black tier
Nov 19, 2025, 07:41 AMMinor mistake, there are four current Airpoints tiers (Jade, Silver, Gold and Elite) not three.
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This suite design brings a first class twist to business class
Nov 05, 2025, 02:47 PMDining together as a couple is one thing, and it might be good for families , but I'm not exactly enamoured by the idea that four people could spend an hour or two talking and socialising as if they are in bar, right in front of people travelling alone trying to relax or work.
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Virgin Australia’s Sydney-Doha flights set for take-off
May 28, 2025, 07:47 AMWorth noting that notwithstanding these flights being QR operated, most OneWorld frequent flyers including QF and BA wont earn a thing on these flights even if sold with QR codeshare on the ticket.
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Five tips for visiting a ‘silent’ airport lounge
Aug 01, 2024, 08:45 AMRealistically, most lounges in most seriously busy airports (LHR, HKG, DXB, DOH) for the hub airlines in particular don't do announcements because there would be incessant announcements.
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Frequent flyer programs
- Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
- British Airways - Executive Club
- Air New Zealand - Airpoints
- KLM - Flying Blue
Hotel loyalty programs
- InterContinental Hotels Group - Priority Club - Platinum Elite
- Accor A|Club - Gold
- Hyatt Gold Passport - Gold
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QF Premium Economy or AA Business Class to London?
Mar 24, 2022, 12:21 PMBear in mind any international transiting of the USA requires you to enter the US, completing immigration requirements (obtain an ESTA), pick up checked luggage and then check it in once more, going back through security etc. You should factor in at least 2 hours for the arrival leg in case of d...
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Emirates premium economy: are they benefiting from being a laggard?
Jul 18, 2019, 12:59 PMA leap ahead would be to match/better the 41-42" pitch seen on Air NZ and Virgin Australia. Fixed shell premium economy is seen on JAL, with similar pitch to NZ/VA. 38" pitch is standard, and sliding base with that pitch is going to be tight (Air NZ tried to be revolutionary with the Spaceseat...
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Domestic Air NZ Koru Lounge Bar Hours
May 31, 2019, 07:42 PMYes, it is pretty much available the whole time when the lounges are open for self-service.
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Air New Zealand's Sky Couch concept - does it work?
Apr 26, 2019, 06:07 AMDepends on how tall you are, the length of the skycouch is 5'3". I've flown it once, as a couple, and it was impossible to lie side by side (I suspect unless you are both tiny waifs). I'd suggest if you are more than 5'8" even folding your knees up wont be enough to avoid you feet drifting into ...
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Australian Business Traveller is becoming 'Executive Traveller'
Apr 23, 2019, 09:40 PMGood on you all, you're head and shoulders ahead of the other sites (including the one that shares most of your name) in reviewing airlines and hotels, and with news that is not only Australian focused, but of interest more generally.
