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TRIP REPORT: Flight Review – Sydney to Christchurch on Qantas in Business – same, same but different
This was a fairly standard Qantas Business Class flight over the ‘duch‘ to Christchurch. At the end of the flight, there was a little excitement with a medical incident onboard. Flight Details Flight: QF139Route: Sydney, Australia (SYD) – Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC)Date: Monday, 4 September 2023Depart: 6:55 PMArrive: 11:59 PMDuration:...
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Review: Austrian Business Lounge Vienna F Gates
After a busy day exploring Vienna, I headed to the airport a little early for my evening flight. With a couple of hours to kill, I headed to the Austrian Business Lounge Vienna F Gates. At least at off-peak times, this lounge offers comfortable seating, though with a so-so food...
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Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport
At Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2, a hidden Arrivals lounge serves up some good meals at all hours of the day and night, and also provides a pit stop for those transiting from Bengaluru but have a few hours between flights. The post Review: 080 Arrival Lounge, Terminal 2, Bengaluru Airport...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 474: A shock to the system
Hopefully not too shocking, of course. But maybe enough to keep you awake, unlike those pilots…
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LOUNGE REVIEW: Revisiting the Sydney Qantas First Lounge
The focus of this trip report will be my stay at The George and the return flight in First Class on the Emirates A380 from Christchurch, New Zealand. But I thought it would be worthwhile recounting some of the experience with Qantas of getting to New Zealand. Introduction My flight...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 473: Huh, so now what?
American has a bunch more planes on order, while JetBlue and Spirit officially call it quits. Plus lots more...
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Review: Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is a solid lounge with friendly service and a la carte dining. Malaysia Airlines Platinum Lounge Kuala Lumpur Review (KUL) Prior to my Malaysia Airlines flight to Tokyo, I spent about 90 minutes in this lounge. Access + Hours + Location...
Sam Chui
Trip Report: Special Flight on Australia’s Newest Jet – Qantas A220
Qantas operated a special charter flight from Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock) on its new Airbus A220. I was onboard to experience the new aircraft and for the first time, visited the Australian outback. The first Qantaslink A220, featuring the artwork of Maringka Baker. The aircraft is named after the...
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Review: Qantas Lounge Singapore (SIN)
The Qantas Lounge in Singapore is an excellent choice for oneworld business class passengers and those with oneworld Sapphire status, with a high-quality selection of food and drinks. Qantas Singapore Lounge Review (SIN) I’ve reviewed the Qantas Singapore lounge before and my old review (below) is still on-point, but I...
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Flight Review: Southern Airways Express from Chicago ORD to Quincy UIN
Roughly once a year, I visit the St. Louis, Missouri area. Lacking any real airport competition, I haven’t found prices to be particularly competitive. On the plus side, that also means I get to be creative with checking off new airlines and airports. Enter, Southern Airways Express. Southern Airways Express...
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Review: British Airways Lounge Singapore (SIN)
I stopped by the British Airways Lounge during my long layover in Singapore Changi (SIN) and it really has not changed in years…and on balance, that is a good thing. British Airways Lounge Singapore (SIN) Review Arriving at around 7:00 pm, the lounge was much more crowded than my previous...
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TRIP REPORT: Introduction – my trip to Christchurch, New Zealand flying Emirates First Class on an A380
As a travel blogger, I was determined to experience the shower-in-the-sky on Emirates. I had the time and the Qantas points to redeem. I hadn’t been to Christchurch since before the earthquake, so why not? Introduction I booked this trip specifically so I could travel in First Class on the...
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Trip Report: Overview of Our December Trip to Europe – Lots of Mishaps and Bad Weather, But Still Good to Travel
Our December European Adventure included visits to Dublin, Liverpool, Manchester and Amsterdam - 6 flights, a few trains and many Ubers. The post Trip Report: Overview of Our December Trip to Europe – Lots of Mishaps and Bad Weather, But Still Good to Travel appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
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QANTAS: A runway, brakes, fire trucks and a cancelled flight
Cancelled flights are like spilt milk – not worth losing sleep over. I can say that now, since my recent experience of a delayed and then cancelled flight. I was trying to head off to Singapore and Malaysia for a couple of weeks., and then brakes and fire trucks. Introduction...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Air India A350 Inaugural Flight
I flew on Air India’s new flagship, the A350-900 inaugural flight. This is the first plane that wears the new Air India livery. It is the first of 470 planes Air India has on order. Can Air India regain its former glory? Here's my experience with the new Air India....