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Bain, Cyrus are finalists to buy Virgin Australia

Jun 02, 2020, 05:21 PM

I flew Virgin America a few times and if Cyrus are hoping to follow that then great. I just hope they do the sums and get it right. It's going to be a tough slog getting back in the air post Corona.
Bain says Virgin Australia needs to regain "Virgin Blue" fun

May 24, 2020, 02:49 PM

I do hope that whoever succeeds does workout a way that makes it financially viable to keep those 8 Business class seats at the front of the 737. If anything to keep Qantas in check with fares.
AirNZ nudges back Boeing 787-10, pauses new business class

Apr 22, 2020, 06:21 PM

Sounds like a good solid plan. I have flights booked to Hawaii for Xmas all 777 flights. I'll keep an eye on the app for aircraft change although in reality its a 50/50 as to flights being back by then.
Qantas opens first, business class lounges to pay-in flyers

Oct 31, 2019, 05:59 PM

I'd be interested to know what hours they consider off peak at LAX.
United begins Boeing 787s Polaris business class upgrade

Oct 27, 2019, 12:32 PM

Just flew back this morning in the current 2-2-2 Polaris seat. Was better than I remember but very much looking forward to the new seat. Might be worth ET doing an article on the new Milage Plus Qualifications required from 2021. My seat mate in American based in SFO was rather scathing and even ...

Renovations at SYD International

Jul 03, 2019, 10:26 AM

Always depends on the time of day but my experiences have always been quick and positive much like the result on May 18th. A good positive one for Australia !
Direct flights to Hawaii from Melbourne?

Jan 28, 2019, 05:04 PM

I would love to see a Mel-Hnl direct on Qantas even just twice week on the days that the flights don't go from Syd. I have taken the Air NZ option and found it a great alternative to Jetstar or via Syd on QF
Qantas extends Boeing 747s for Sydney-Honolulu

Dec 11, 2018, 08:26 AM

Yes Booked for August and shows 747. I'm hoping it goes back to A330 before then but not holding my breath.
Now Virgin Australia is cracking down on hand-luggage

Dec 07, 2018, 09:32 PM

For goodness sake they really need to increase the weight to 10kg across all airlines. If it's OK for low cost Jetstar to offer 10kg carry on for a fee you would think anything FF silver and above or Business fare should be 10kg.
Qantas cracking down on carry-on luggage

Nov 12, 2018, 03:16 PM

I do think 7kg is a bit light on. 10kg is ideal from my perspective. depending on the bag it can weigh 1kg or more on its own. I do agree with the post above that if you cant lift it yourself no matter how light then check it