Hugo, I was a BNE based short haul flightie a few years back, when (through trip swaps with the 'mothers club'), I was able to spend most of my time doing SIN and HKG (back when short haul did them). I always offered to do duty free, and always did (I got a commission on sales - boosted my pay si...

Have just flown four legs on HA (SYD-HNL-SFO-HNL-BNE). Every flight was full to the brim. The economy seats were spacious, and although the older recliner types, the first class cabin (they upgraded us due to heavy loads) was very comfortable (soft and cushy). There were two meal services on each...