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Fonga

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  • Air New Zealand launches non-stop Auckland-New York flights

    Oct 23, 2019, 02:19 PM

    Air NZ have flown this route to London for decades. I remember landing in Gatwick in the 80s not Heathrow. Must be a big shock to the airline's employees and Kiwis more generally. London has always had a strong pull for the young on both sides of the ditch. Bit of a shame they couldn't have con...

  • Qantas tips further Brisbane growth on US flights

    Jun 19, 2019, 10:46 AM

    Would JFK be beyond the reach of the 787 from Brisbane? If not, then I'd rather do transfer at Brisbane than LAX and have all the domestic traffic funnelled through Queensland. I'm guessing though the logistics don't work and QF will wait for the Sunrise project to deliver an aircraft that can.

  • Qantas pauses Perth-Paris plans

    Jun 03, 2019, 12:00 PM

    Qantas has a point if PER insists on all international flights departing from the other side of the airport. Co-locating the domestic and international flights is the whole point of making PER a hub for European flights. Otherwise you just have another SYD on your hands. Until a new domestic term...

  • Now open: New York JFK's TWA Hotel

    May 17, 2019, 02:51 PM

    This should win awards. A diamond in the middle of the JFK dross.

  • Comparing business class on PER-SIN flights

    May 10, 2019, 10:32 AM

    I really enjoy your reviews Brandon. You focus on the practical aspects of flying business class in an honest and insightful way. Keep up the good work mate.

  • Sydney airport pickup zones are horrible!

    Aug 10, 2017, 12:11 PM

    Sydney domestic is about as ugly and inconvenient an airport terminal as it is possible to find. An ad hoc mess that just gets worse everytime they meddle with it. I'd close and demolish the centre carparks and shift all parking out to the Blue Emu facility with a frequent shuttle service put in ...

  • Flying Sydney to Santiago economy with QF, seat tips?

    Sep 07, 2016, 04:00 PM

    I've been stuck in 46K on that leg. Aviod at all costs, the bulkhead of the door sits right in front of you so you have to swing your legs to the left. It becomes very uncomfortable.  Although its easy to get up and go to the bathroom and the FAs tend to take pity on you and spoil you a bit.

  • Will the qantas 787 be used for Asian flights.

    Mar 31, 2016, 01:11 PM

    Qantas will look to increase frequency. So a five weekly service becomes daily for example. Daily or twice daily services represent a big leap forward in network expectations; especially for business travellers who may have to choose a competitor if a meeting is scheduled for the odd day with no ...

  • Having gone through Sydney Melbourne airports / security / taxis / sheer bore...

    Dec 18, 2015, 01:54 PM

    That sounds pretty good Andrew. Much more relaxing. The NSW Government will be replacing current trains, so lets hope the service is given a significant boost. 

  • Im Flying with QantasA380 to Dubai and then connecting flight with EmiratesA3...

    Dec 16, 2015, 01:10 PM

    Qantas PE is definitely worth the upgrade. It represents one of the best ways to use your points, but it is a bit hit and miss whether you get it. Good luck!