TZB88

TZB88

Member since 16 May 2016

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  • United begins Boeing 787s Polaris business class upgrade

    Oct 28, 2019, 10:40 AM

    The changes are good I reckon. UA will be awarding spend and frequency (number of flights). These are the best measures of loyalty. If your seat mate won't reach 1K, he's probably flying a long way, but not all that frequently.

  • United begins Boeing 787s Polaris business class upgrade

    Oct 25, 2019, 12:41 PM

    Great news. Looking forward to experiencing the new seat and keen to see the seat maps. Current J class seat is fine, but aisle access really is the expectation/norm these days. Having said that, I always book one in the middle 2 anyway so it's not an issue.

  • Human guinea pigs prepare for 20-hour marathon flights

    Oct 16, 2019, 02:40 PM

    If I'm up the front I miiiiight consider a flight of this length. Economy no chance. Economy with the kids in tow (vomits at thought!). I go to the US in Business class quite a few times a year, so very comfortable. But even then, I'm getting REALLY edgy after about 12 hours.

  • United brings Polaris business class to Sydney

    Sep 25, 2019, 03:17 PM

    Agreed. The Polaris Lounges in the US are outstanding.

  • United brings Polaris business class to Sydney

    Sep 25, 2019, 03:15 PM

    They don't. The 787-9 has been in their fleet for ages, hence has the original J class. They will retrofit these with the new Polaris seat next year. All 787-10s, and any new longhaul aircraft for that matter, come with the new seat.

  • Using AMEX Travel Credit for Qantas Ultimate

    Oct 02, 2019, 03:26 PM

    I recently used the credit for SYD-MEL during peak (xmas) and found the Amex site and QF.com matched.

  • Terrible treatment on QF3

    Jun 07, 2019, 03:10 PM

    Sorry, I just don't buy this line. The perceived victim always exaggerates the level of victimisation. I expect there was an operational requiring shuffling of seats. Two and two in business class is a hardly a major issue? "I was almost laughed away, saying 'we gave it to a customer who actually...

  • Poll: Qantas Airbus A380 first class vs Boeing 787 business class

    May 29, 2019, 03:37 PM

    I just always opt for the newer 787 these days. The jet lag reducing qualities of the 787 on these long hauls are genuine. I'm prepared to forego a bit of space here or there to feel that much better, recover much more quickly, at the other end.

  • United MEL-LAX and SFO-SYD Polaris?

    Feb 14, 2019, 02:49 PM

    787-9s on Australian routes are 2-2-2. The 787-9s have Polaris 'soft product' - amenities, menus, bedding (which is the best I've experienced in J - the gel pillows are amazing). The actual Polaris seat will start hitting the -9s in 2020. Other international routes, US - Asia, EU, NZ, have the ne...

  • Sleeping on flights: pyjamas vs underwear or shorts only

    Dec 12, 2018, 03:08 PM

    "Illegal to wear pyjamas?" Hilarious question!! Mate, many airlines will offer them. On a night flight, the first thing I do is get into them!! On a recent HKG-SYD leg, you could tell the frequent flyers from the occasional - FFs changed into pj's immediately, before pushback. Everyone else looke...