Review | Garuda Indonesia Business Class (Denpasar – Sydney)

Well, after an incredibly relaxing week in Indonesia, it was time to head back to Australia. As with the outbound flight, the return was to be onboard Garuda Indonesia’s Business Class. Flight Details: Carrier: Garuda Indonesia (GA) Route: Denpasar (DPS) – Sydney (SYD) Aircraft: Airbus A330-200 Registration: PK-GPH Cabin Class: Business Seat Number: 10A Date:…

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Review | Garuda Indonesia Business Class (Sydney – Denpasar)

What better way to start a quick trip to Bali than onboard Garuda Indonesia’s Executive (Business) Class! Flight Details: Carrier: Garuda Indonesia (GA) Route: Sydney (SYD) – Denpasar (DPS) Aircraft: Airbus A330-200 Registration: PK-GPI Cabin Class: Business Seat Number: 07K Date: 29/09/14 Flight Number: GA 715 As we approached check-in, there was, thankfully, no line for Sky Priority (the designation used for…

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MASAlert

#MASAlert More details have arisen regarding the possibility of the aircraft turning towards the west. The Aircraft Communications And Reporting System (ACARS) regularly transmits data regarding the aircraft’s operational status to the airline operations centre. Some authorities say that after the aircraft went off radar, the ACARS continued transmitting for 4-5 hours, implying the aircraft…

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MH370 Preliminary Report

Flag at half-mast out of respect for the family and victims of MH370. More than 48 hours after contact was lost, many, many questions remain. The main being the location of the aircraft. In a modern world where flying has become increasingly commonplace, it is strange and hard to believe how a modern airliner can…

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Review | The mesmerising Singapore Airlines Suites | SYD-SIN-HKG

                It’s the trip of a lifetime, onboard the phenomenal and out-of-this-world Singapore Airlines Suites!     So it’s my birthday on the 24th of September, and for this, I am flying the amazing Singapore Airlines A380 Suites! My itinerary involves flying from Sydney to Singapore on the…

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Extra 10kg baggage for Singapore Airlines

As of 15 November 2013, passengers in all classes on Singapore Airlines can enjoy an extra 10kg of checked in luggage. Economy will now receive 30kg, Business will receive 40kg, and Firstr and Suites will receive 50kg. Star Alliance/ KrisFlyer Gold members will continue to receive 20kg extra on top of these new allowances. PPS…

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The end of the Boeing 747?

                                                                     The final resting place for many 747’s (Photo: Airliners.net) The ‘747’, ‘Jumbo Jet’ or ‘Queen Of The Skies’  may soon be a…

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Tata and Singapore Airlines to launch new airline in June next year

After lengthy discussion and a final ‘OK’ from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board, Tata-Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced that they hope to commence operations of their new Indian based commercial airline in May-June next year. This announcement was provided by Prasad Menon, the Chairman of the new airline. Plans state that SIA will…

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Singapore Airlines New Cabin Launch and New Indian Carrier

It was recently revealed by a Singapore Airlines spokeswoman that the new cabins, that were revealed earlier this year, will be launched into service on September 27. SQ 318 on the day will be the first commercial flight of the first of the airline’s brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. SQ 318 operates from Singapore to…

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Singapore Airlines Launches New Ad Campaign

Singapore Airlines (SIA) yesterday premiered it’s 3 new advertisements that will feature in TV, digital media (e.g. YouTube) and in print form. The ads se part of the theme “The Lengths We Go To”, which is all about showing how the airline will do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable and at home…

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First Commercial 787 Lands In Australia – Air India

Today (Friday 30 August), marked the beginning of a new 787 Dreamliner service to Australia. Air India previously operated the Australian routes, but after a 16 year halt on their Australian flights, the airline has returned with a bang.  The flight operated was AI 312 that will fly Delhi – Sydney – Melboourne. It touched…

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