The Alviator Air New Zealand’s Skynest Goes On Sale At NZ$495 (Not US$495) for Four Hours from Late December Air New Zealand is known for pushing frontiers in aircraft interior design, particularly in the economy cabin. The…
The Alviator Review: ibis Budget, Auckland Airport (AKL) Auckland Airport isn't the cheapest place to spend an overnight layover, so the 198-room ibis Budget can be a lifesaver. Here's my review.
The Alviator Review: Qantas 737 Business Class (SYD-AKL) In March 2026, I flew Qantas’ 737 business class from Sydney to Auckland. This was my first-ever trans-Tasman…
The Alviator The 7 Most Random Flight Schedules I’ve Encountered Most times, I can explain an odd flight schedule with good aircraft utilisation. Here are some flight schedules I need some help explaining.
The Alviator Why Are Some SAS Planes Registered In Ireland? Some SAS shorthaul planes are registered in Ireland. That may be surprising for a Scandinavian airline whose hubs are in Denmark and Sweden.
The Alviator Review: Emirates Lounge, Sydney (SYD) A review of the Emirates lounge in Sydney, open to both eligible Emirates and Qantas passengers due to their joint business partnership.
The Alviator Frankfurt Airport’s New Terminal 3 Lounges: Emirates, SkyTeam, Priority, and More Frankfurt Airport opened their new Terminal 3 today. While there are other airports that open new terminals (e.g.…
The Alviator Review: American Express Centurion Lounge, Sydney (SYD) A review of the AmEx Centurion Lounge Sydney. How does this lounge, open to AmEx Platinum/Centurion cardholders, compare to others at the airport?
The Alviator Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Sydney (SYD) A review of the Plaza Premium lounge at Sydney Airport, available to AmEx Platinum and Priority Pass cardholders.
The Alviator Review: Qantas’ Temporary International Business Class Lounge, Sydney (SYD) Qantas is building a new flagship business class lounge in Sydney, so have set up a temporary one in the meantime. Here's how it's like.
The Alviator I’m Calling It: Free Onboard WiFi Is The New Industry Standard Let me lead the charge - on a full-service airline, free WiFi should be industry-standard, and we should consider anything else "below-par".
The Alviator What Makes A Good Intra-European Business Class Product? Okay, so we know that intra-European business class sucks. In this uncompetitive landscape, what makes some products better than others?
The Alviator Cathay Pacific’s Lounge Shuffle At Hong Kong Airport Since May last year, Cathay Pacific has closed the first class section of The Wing for renovations, in…
The Alviator Review: Cathay Pacific New 777 Economy Class (HKG-SYD) The hype of Cathay Pacific's newest 777s surrounds their new Aria Suite business class seat, but what is their economy class like?
The Alviator Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Economy Class (LHR-HKG) A review of economy class onboard one of Cathay Pacific's A350-900s, which operate some of the airline's longest flights.
The Alviator Trip Report Introduction: To Australia And Beyond Here's how I booked my trip to Australia and beyond, including Cathay Pacific economy class, ANA and Air NZ premium economy, and more.
