The final blog recounts the author's return journey from Seoul to Australia via Taipei. It features flights on Korean Air and China Airlines, offering insights into both experiences. Highlights include the comfort and service of the Business Class seat on China Airlines and the challenges faced with meal options on Korean Air.
Hi all. Today it’s another post on the Velocity Frequent Program, a program that should be providing me with a few flights this year – announcement pending! Sorry I’m playing this one REALLY close to my chest. But today is a follow up from my post from late last year on Velocity and their pending …
Continue reading Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways and the Velocity Frequent Flyer Program
The author shares their experience flying with China Airlines, revealing that the airline is based in Taiwan and partners with Qantas. They redeemed 75,000 Qantas points for a Business Class flight from Taiwan to Melbourne. The review includes insights about the airport lounge, seat comfort, food, and amenities.
Qantas Frequent Flyer program will undergo significant changes in August, with increased points required for flight redemptions. Positive updates include 1 million extra reward seats with European partners and lower points for domestic flights. However, the increases in points needed for various routes, particularly Sydney to London, are notable. Book before August to avoid changes.
Well folks, it’s time finally to wrap up the full story of my South East Asia trip from late last year by detailing my journey from Langkawi to home via Singapore! It was going to be an interesting journey home and not 100% smooth sailing. Firstly we had to make it to Singapore, overnight near …
Continue reading Singapore to Melbourne Journey: Hotel, Flights & Delays
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?
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 