Do you ever fly JUST for the flight? | The much too common question.

I guess it’s fair enough. Touting a passion for travel and airlines, posting and reviewing countless flights, and simply talking about little else makes this a valid question. There are heaps of us in the “Frequent Flyer Community” around the world, who simply adore being on a plane, earning miles, and of course, gaining elite…

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Uber Ban Lifted at Sydney Airport

Popular ride sharing service Uber, (which has recently become legal in NSW) is soon to be permitted at Sydney Airport. Previously, passengers who used the service at the airport had to walk to a local airport road, rather than be picked up in the designated taxi ranks. There will be a dedicated zone for terminals…

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The Golden Formulae | A Guide to Valuing Miles and Points

Frequent flyer miles and points drive a significant part of this industry. Whilst the vast majority of people put in little thought with the whole miles and points business, the very small percentage of frequent flyers that make up the global travel population contribute around 47% of total revenue, and hence are a valuable asset….

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Singapore Airlines to fly the A350 to Hong Kong!

In a surprise twist, SIA has announced it will temporarily deploy the A350 to Hong Kong as part of the crew familiarisation process. Currently, the aircraft is flying on sectors to Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, and will soon operate Hong Kong, in order to train and familiarise crew with the aircraft before the proper inaugural…

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Review | Singapore Airlines Economy (Sydney – Singapore)

Flight Details: Carrier: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Flight Number: SQ 212 Route: Sydney (SYD) – Singapore (SIN) Duration: 7h 50m Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Registration: 9V-SWQ Cabin Class: Economy Class Seat Number: 50C Date: 29/03/16 Singapore Airlines trumps many other carriers when it comes to Economy class service, primarily thanks to the cabin crew. The next few Economy reviews will be brief, and will simply cover any notable…

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Review | Qantas Economy (Sydney – Melbourne)

Hi there! This is my first trip report for High Tech Flight! Let me know how I go, how to improve and I hope you enjoy.  Being an economy flight I’ll try to keep it concise! I was flying to Melbourne from Sydney for the Formula 1 Gran Prix.  Flight Details: Carrier: Qantas (QF) Flight Number: QF423…

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Changi Airport crowned world’s best… Again!

It’s no secret that Singapore’s Changi Airport is phenomenal. Seriously, out of this world, incredible, awesome and the best there is. With a giant slide, massive vertical garden, waterfalls at baggage claim, free cocktails, sleeping areas, free movie theatres, endless shopping, incredible lounges, a swimming pool, 3 hotels, a sunflower garden and even a butterfly…

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Singapore Airlines boots Emirates from Sydney check-in

Well it’s about time this happened! Any Sydney-based travellers will know the struggles of having counters placed VERY LAST in the terminal, at the absolute furthest end. This has always meant a significant walk from the counters to emigration facilities. Now I don’t know how they managed to kick out Emirates (who were previously in…

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How to complain to an airline in 9 steps

It’s no secret that airline products and services vary greatly within any particular airline, and even more so across the industry as a whole. For those who fly often, or those who simply have become ‘airline connoisseurs’, failures on the airline’s part are very noticeable and can lead to an overall terrible experience. Air travel isn’t necessarily cheap,…

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The Slick New Singapore Airlines App for Tablets (Apple iPad)

Singapore Airlines recently made an announcement that they were to be the first airline to introduce a companion app to connect personal devices to personal inflight entertainment systems using the onboard wifi. This service is being delivered through the airline’s mobile app, previously only available on phones. They recently pushed out an iPad compatible version that…

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We’re Finally on Apple News!

Those of you with iOS devices running iOS 9.0 or later can now follow the “High Tech Flight” channel on Apple News. Simply click on this link: https://apple.news/TyMsM4labQqOnmQJTgKCPHg or search “High Tech Flight”on Apple News. Thanks for the support, and don’t forget to share us!

Changing IFE forever – Singapore Airlines’ Super-Smart A350 Wireless KrisWorld

  Inflight entertainment systems are developing at a very rapid rate, with incredible changes happening now and scheduled for the future. The most booming aspect is wireless internet, phone services and general connectivity. Last year, Panasonic announced they had partnered with Singapore Airlines to deliver a specialised companion app for passengers to pair/ link their…

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