Hi Frugalistas! I’m back with an airline review for the first time in what seems forever. The last airline review published on frugal first class travel was Mr Frugalfirstclass’ take on Singapore Airlines, so I’m pleased to be in charge of this one. We had not flown QANTAS domestically for a number of years, preferring […]
Singapore Airlines Business Class Review 2023
Hi Frugalistas! Jo is handing over this Singapore Airlines Business Class Review post to me to get the man’s view of traveling Singapore Airlines Business Class. We recently travelled Singapore Airlines Business Class Sydney to Singapore, Singapore to Paris and finally Singapore Airlines Business Class London to Singapore, before making the final leg home from […]
Etihad Business Class review: Etihad Business Class 2020
Hi Frugalistas! Towards the end of last year I had the opportunity to fly Etihad Airways Business Class Sydney to Europe on two separate occasions: initially on a solo trip Sydney to Zurich, and then later on a family trip Sydney to Madrid, and London to Sydney. I’ve reviewed Etihad Business Class a number of […]
Vietnam Airlines review: what is Vietnam Airlines Business Class like?
Hi Frugalistas! Before you say this post isn’t for you, I’m letting you in on a secret…….if you are an Australian who is planning a trip to Europe, or a North American planning to travel to South East Asia, I think I’ve found a great travel hack for you. So please read this Vietnam Airlines […]
British Airways Business Class review
Hi Frugalistas! If you’ve been following me on Facebook and Instagram you’ll know that I’ve recently been to Portugal. But more of that later. I’m starting my posts on this recent trip with a British Airways Business Class review. Lisbon is a bit tricky for Australian travellers, and the flights on my preferred airline Etihad […]
Etihad First Class review 2015
Hi Frugalistas! I’ve reviewed Etihad Airways multiple times. Sometimes it is very good, sometimes it is excellent. On my recent trip to Paris, I was fortunate to travel Etihad Airways First Class, courtesy of a free upgrade offer. So, how is Etihad travelling? Read on for my Etihad First Class review 2015 edition….. Etihad Airways […]
Emirates versus Etihad: which business class is better?
Hi Frugalistas! On my trip to Athens last October I was fortunate to fly in two of the world’s most highly regarded Business Classes: Emirates and Etihad. Flying Etihad Business Class from Sydney to Athens, then Emirates Business Class Athens to Sydney gave me the perfect opportunity to compare these two airlines’ business class offerings. […]
Emirates A380 Business Class review
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers will no doubt recall my review of the Emirates A380 First Class Suite last year. It was very, very good, but in my comparison with Etihad Diamond First Class, I had to give it to Etihad. I’ve travelled numerous times on the Etihad Pearl Business Class, so was curious see what […]
Etihad and Emirates first class comparison
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers will know that I recently flew both Etihad Airways and Emirates first class on my trip to Europe. Since my return I’ve been asked a number of times which first class does it better. So, who does it better, Emirates or Etihad? Well, my answer is “it depends….” and here is […]
Emirates A380 first class review
Hi Frugalistas! The Emirates A380 has received a lot of attention, and even has a certain glamour in some quarters. On my return to Sydney recently I was lucky enough to put its First Class cabin to the test. With suites, a shower, and all sorts of amenities, what is the Emirates A380 really like? […]