A university professor of mine once said that the answer to every question is, ‘it depends’, a statement that really encompasses whether or not flying business class on a short-haul domestic route is ever really worth it. There’s a lot of talk about the latest long-haul Business products to grace the skies, with enclosed suites…

The short answer is… always. Every possible business outlet practices overbooking in some way or another, and airlines are at the forefront of the game. Seats are perishable commodities, meaning that the moment the aircraft doors close, empty seats are gone and cannot be recovered. The goal then, for most, is to fill to the…

Ahlan operates both a Business and First Class lounge in Dubai, offering contract access to a number of airlines and lounge membership groups. Both have recently been renovated and provide a very sophisticated haven in Concourse D/ Terminal 1. The lounge has previously been known as the “Dubai International Airport Hotel”. Access Business Class passengers…

Flight Details: Carrier: Virgin Australia (VA) Flight Number: VA 35 Route: Sydney (SYD) – Denpasar Bali (DPS) Duration: 5h 45m Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Registration: VH-YHI Cabin Class: Economy X Seat Number: 5D Economy X is Virgin Australia’s take on the strange middle ground between Economy and Premium Economy. As airlines continue to de-bundle their products and try to price discriminate as much as…

In keeping with ongoing industry trends, SIA has just announced changes to the fare classes it will use, along with new benefits and privileges for KrisFlyer members. Economy Class Economy now uses 3 fare types: Lite, Standard and  Flexi The main things to note here is the removal of Super Saver fares, meaning the minimum mileage accrual…

Aviation is changing. The industry is moving far, far away from what it once was, and evolving into something completely different. Whilst there are endless developments, most recently, changes to First Class are a sign of the current state of the world, all due to two core issues: increasing costs and Low Cost Carriers (LCC’s)….

Air New Zealand is famous for its whimsical advertising campaigns and blockbuster-style safety videos. This gives the airline a signature, almost ’boutique’ feel, compared to major carriers, pushing it very high in global airline rankings. One recent campaign focuses on the “Better Way to Fly” slogan, by following a journey of a native New Zealand…