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Embarking on a journey with Etihad Airways from Manila to Geneva via Abu Dhabi is supposed to be like stepping into a world of luxury and comfort. Having experienced business class on 225 flights, my list of standout airlines are: Tier 2 (Shared Rank #2): Despite giving Etihad Airways several...
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: In trouble with strikes for the holidays?
When Virgin Australia went into administration back at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Bain Capital, the purchasers, had all the power. Airline staff were being laid off and ‘furloughed’ left, right and centre, so staff were prepared to make many compromises to maintain employment. I remember being slightly shocked...
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INDIGO: Extends codeshare with Qantas. India via Singapore
Friday last week saw the announcement by India’s largest airline, IndiGo, extending its codeshare agreement with Qantas. IndiGo, a subcontinental low cost carriers is the largest with 64% of the domestic market. I posted about this back in January, 2023. The codeshare agreement commenced in September 2022 and included 11...
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Canterbury: Historic Gem of Southern England
My decision to stop in Canterbury was a spontaneous one. I found this city, located in the county of Kent, to be deeply enchanting, I was really sad to leave. I was impressed with how pretty the city is and blown away by its treasury of history, striking landmarks, gardens,...
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JETSTAR: Revamp of 787 international fleet coming in 2025
Jetstar currently flies 11 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, which have cabins of 21 business class and 314 economy seats. The Qantas Group member currently services Bali, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Honolulu, Osaka, Phuket, Seoul and Tokyo. The remodelling of the cabins, will start as part of regular maintenance in late...
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SINGAPORE AIRINES: Now 5 daily Sydney flights – back to pre-pandemic levels
Starting on 27 October 2024, Singapore Airlines will add a fifth service to Sydney. That will bring the schedule back to what it was pre-pandemic. The flight details Bookings for this flight will be rolled out over the next few weeks on the airline website, via agents and other airline...
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A Journey Back in Time: Discovering the RH&DR Heritage Line
About the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch The Railway along the coast of Kent, England opened in 1927, and remains a beloved heritage line today. Founded by millionaire racing drivers, it has survived depression, war, and closures of many other railways to become a key attraction, maintaining its vintage charm and...
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ANA: Flying between New York and Tokyo while a volcano is active in eastern Russia
Very early, like 2 am on Thursday, 2 November, I was returning to Sydney, Australia on All Nippon Airways. The first flight of the return journey was between New York’s JFK Airport and Hanada, Tokyo. Flight time usually averages 13 hours and 35 minutes. Our actual flying time was 15...
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QANTAS: AGM not going well for Qantas. Shareholders say f**koff to remuneration report
I’m in avgeek nirvana at the moment, flying back from New York to Sydney, sitting in a nicely configured business class on a Dreamliner 787, and watching live updates of the Qantas Board Meeting being held today in Melbourne via inflight wifi. If I were on land, I would watch...
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Escape to Stunning Lake Como
As a seasoned traveller, I’ve been fortunate to explore many beautiful destinations worldwide, but Lake Como in Northern Italy has always held a special allure. My recent stay in Blevio, with visits to nearby Como and Bellagio, offered a delightful taste of the elegance and natural beauty that this region...
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QANTAS: Perth to Paris direct from 12 July 2024 Oh-la-la!
If you love a long flight on a Qantas 787, you have a new option. Qantas will fly direct from Perth to Paris, with a linking flight from Sydney. Expect to enjoy/be trapped (depending on what you think of Qantas service) in a 787 for 17 hours plus a 2.5-hour...
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Exploring the Heart of Malta
I had no idea that Malta was so a picturesque island with so many stunning landscapes and as rich a history it has. Valletta, the capital city, boasts more monuments per square mile than any other city globally, reflecting its history of conquests and control by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks,...
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AIR NEW ZEALAND: New Check-in for Auckand, and planes from Cathay Pacific
Air NZ seems to be doing gangbusters at the moment. They have new planes on the way with new interiors and are borrowing some from Cathay Pacific which is yet to have its full fleet back in the air. On top of that, Air NZ has instituted a new premium...
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Air Malta Flight Fails to Soar
The choices for a direct flight between Milano, Italy and the stunning island of Malta were between Air Malta or Ryanair, who I avoid flying at all costs. I was keen to try Air Malta, the tiny flag carrier, which has been financially struggling for a long time. But, when...
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QATAR AIRWAYS: Why didn’t someone wake me? Akbar Al Bakar is leaving Qatar after 27 years!
Almost the whole time I’ve been an avgeek, Akbar Al Bakar has been the CEO of Qatar Airways, so this announcement comes as a bit of a shock. After 27 years of service to the airline, he ‘resigns’ effective 5 November 2023, giving only a fortnight’s notice. It doesn’t seem...