In 2024, Australian airlines faced challenges, with Qantas and Virgin Australia faring better than others. Bonza, a budget airline, ceased operations after 15 months, and REX Airlines entered administration with significant debt. However, Koala Airlines is set to enter the market, aiming to compete using AI. The aviation landscape in Australia is evolving.
G’day folks, and I hope today’s blog finds you well. South East Asia is one of the best connected regions of the world by budget airlines. Last year in November-December I spent just over three weeks in the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia and flying was my main mode of transport. I used three of the …
Continue reading Airline Face Off – Air Asia Vs Cebu Pacific Vs SCOOT
So the day arrived. 90 days of travel, over 21,000 kilometres but it was now the end of April 2023 and it was time to come home. Did I celebrate the arrival in Dakar? Not much to be fair, it wasn’t like there was a team of people waiting in Dakar for me to arrive, …
Welcome on board Japan Airlines - with me - as I begin another adventure in Japan and Korea. My very first time flying with Japan Airlines, in economy class, on an early morning flight from Melbourne, Tullamarine to Narita, Tokyo on a 787 Dreamliner. It's a pretty long flight so come with me and settle …
Continue reading Japan Airlines Melbourne – Tokyo Economy Class 787 Flight 774 Review
Folks - Hop on Board Scoot, the budget Singaporean carrier as I fly in their pseudo-Business Class known as 'ScootPLUS' from Singapore to Melbourne on this 7 and a half hour flight. First we deal with a 3 hour delay at Singapore's Changi Airport where they hand out muffins, but finally we do take off …
Continue reading Flying ScootPLUS – Full Review – Is It WORTH IT?
Hop on board this Air Asia A320 with me as I take flight AK733 from Singapore DIRECT to Langkawi. Air Asia were pioneers of budget air travel in Asia when it first started. How are they doing in late 2023? Come with me and find out! https://youtu.be/ik490905vNw Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never …
Continue reading Asia’s BEST Budget Airline? Flying Air Asia Singapore to Langkawi on Flight AK733
Howdy all. I recently had THIS article recommended to me by Google on my phone about ‘around the world’ airfares, and I gave it a look. I’ve taken two such fares in my life, 1999 and 2004, back when they were cheaper and a basic three continent fare from Melbourne might set you back under …
Continue reading Do It Yourself ‘Around-the-World’ Airfare
My FINAL flight last November on Cebu Pacific was from Manila to Singapore. With friendly crew and a pretty smooth flight I have come to the conclusion Cebu Pacific do a pretty good job, so check out the REVIEW! https://youtu.be/HYjax6f7jRg Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!
It's time to see what it's like on a FULL flight with Cebu Pacific on Flight 5J 639 on an Airbus A321CEO from Manila, the Philippine capital to Puerto Princessa on the southern island of Palawan. Flying over the archipelago of the Philippines is impressive as the sun goes down. Check out this full flight …
Continue reading Cebu Pacific Domestic Flight Review: Manila to Puerto Princessa
Howdy all! Continuing on from my time in Egypt, this is the story of 2023’s adventure ‘Dhaka to Dakar’. Today I’ll be recounting the not-very-well-thought-out tale of getting from Luxor, in Egypt to Istanbul, Turkey, by air. Luxor has a small airport although it does claim to be an ‘international’ airport. The reality is that …
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy's World Journeys 