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First photos: Emirates ‘S Lounge’ A350 business class
Nov 29, 2024, 07:07 PMI use the "Old" CX as my benchmark, it might be 2010ish but the Zodic/Safran is still a great seat for my 195cm, not the best but always good. However, how much better can business get from the Room? (I am less a fan of QR) It wasn't that long ago we were in angle flat on QF 747's - I id 201...
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Qatar Airways gets go-ahead for more Australian flights
Nov 29, 2024, 06:44 PMMaybe QR will use the old Virgin 777's? Maybe that is a romantic thought, though they were a very good set up (not Q-suite, but I liked the bar)The most logical reaction from the other ME is specials and promotions. Most of that will be focused on economy, although I notice EY are promoting $6.5-...
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Singapore Airlines pops the cork on Cristal 2015 Champagne
Nov 14, 2024, 05:19 PMHopefully, unlike JAL F, they will load more than 1 bottle at a time! ;) Might need to upgrade my SIN-CDG in march for a back to back with Krug
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Qantas’ newest jet moves onto Sydney-Tasmania flights
Oct 18, 2024, 08:11 PMMy favourire single aisle... even before it was an Airbus! IFE, not important for short haul, more significant when they start doing international. USB-C is very, very welcome
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Review: Singapore Airlines 737 MAX business class
Oct 14, 2024, 01:08 PMI find row 2 not everything it’s cracked up to be, 195cm tall and size 11.5 feet I found row1 was better (DaNang Oct23)
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American Express Travel - Why is it so expensive?
Mar 24, 2023, 05:52 AMI tend to use the credit on a hotel room, not used it on a flight in 10 years
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Qantas A330 ex BNE VS JAL 787-9 ex SYD
Feb 07, 2020, 05:46 PMI am 195, about 6'4”, although Mel based I have done JL51 HAN-SYDThe JAL bed is too small to sleep easily unless you are a side sleeper (I am) these older skysuites are wider than the new ones, and ok for me (although I haven't been in skysuite3)I would also take the direct flight unless you need...
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Using AMEX Membership Rewards points to fly international business class
Nov 08, 2019, 05:47 PMAs always the hardest pert is getting out of Australia, SQ has more available I have found, especially from Melbourne which is hard on Saver FF (worse with Oneworld network), but don't discount buying a local flight to connect from say ADL or CBR where you can get better options
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Which aircraft is best for an overnight flight: Airbus A330, A350, Boeing 777...
Jun 27, 2019, 01:07 PMSame with the others 350, 787, 330, 777It’s not just noise and cabin pressure but the 350 and 787 are also noticeably smoother ...the 777 feels like a bus compared to a limo
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Recommendations for Singapore hotels
May 31, 2019, 04:07 PMI second the Intercontinental (old one Middle road) it has been my go to for the last 3 years (with one exception)I may be a bit old fashioned but this is what I want in a hotelAdvance booking on a Suite is about 430SGD, so a regular Club room should be perfectly in your range (Always get a club ...