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Seriously, why are share buy backs even legal? They're simply a rort for the execs to increase their bonus, whilst doing nothing for the company.

A few days ago, a 777 that was overflying Russia on the way to the USA was forced to divert to an airport within Russia. The recovery aircraft has been allowed to depart Russia, direct to the USA, but I wonder how AI will go about getting their aircraft back. Pretty much any parts they may need...

This is something that may be of use to some people: https://simpliflyapp.com

A bit later in the year, we're looking at going from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns. It's less than convenient with QF and co, and I see that Bonza have a direct service that suits. Whilst part of me is reluctant, in particular with regard to the aircraft, the other part that likes convenient and...

https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/qatar-airways-flight-787-loses-height-after-take-off/ Historically, this sort of thing is often on the first paragraph of the accident report.

It’s easy to see that they haven’t caught up with the idea of servicing the country. Not the distant country, just areas a little outside a major city. I’m in the Barossa at the moment, and we’re relishing our 1 meg/sec 4g speeds. There’s better service in the middle of nowhere. I was wondering...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-24/korean-air-flight-blocks-philippines-airport-runway/101570712

As a long time QF employee, I've read the call centre threads with increasing horror. I cannot imagine many better ways of getting rid of passengers, than the treatment that seems to be meted out not only as a matter of course, but apparently as the selected level of service. QF aren't the only...

I've got a bunch of SQ points that I can't see being used any time soon. Is there any way of gifting them to a friend who lives in Singapore? Not family, just someone who has more chance to use them than me.

Sadly we don't have much travel or aviation news these days.... And, for those who are nervous about flying anyway, here's some amazing video of a Delta 777 after an engine decided to have a holiday.

If you’re planning on building your own 747-400, here’s some parts to get started with. https://airlineartifacts.com/collections/goodbye-qantas-747-400-vh-oeb-memorabilia?page=1 AUD, landed in Oz.

As I suspect that I'm not going to be able to use my points for flying, I was wondering about using them for purchases. In normal times, this would be a terrible use of them, but perhaps the only way now. What I was specifically wondering about, is if anyone knows if Krisshopper has Apple...

Now that everyone isn't totally locked down, I'm sure you're all looking for something to visit. Issues remain, of course, in that hotels etc are still very restricted. But, if you're in Victoria the art silos really aren't that far from Melbourne. They are spread throughout the state. The...

There’s been lots of comment in the media about supposedly asymptomatic cases of covid. But what does this actually mean? Do some people have it illness, it runs its entire course, and they have no ill effects? Or, is there a symptom holiday at some point, before it really kicks into gear?

I’m certainly no financial or legal expert, but the behaviour of Perth Airport is interesting. Given that Virgin is in the hands of administrators, and that there is a mandated queue for payment of outstanding debts, what then is the point of blocking aircraft as they’ve done. It’s obviously an...

Something that will eventually have to be factored into the post Covid scenario will be the allowed seating density. If any form of distancing is required, then economy seating, as we know it will have to disappear. Whilst I’m sure nobody would miss being crammed into seats that are both too...

The ‘Ask The Pilot’ thread has proven to be by far the most popular thread on Australian Frequent Flyer forum with over 15,000 posts since its introduction in June 2011. It was originally started as a way of explaining some of the myths that I saw being perpetuated on various forums. Over the...

My bucket list includes a number of aviation museums. I've been to some on my work travels, but I'm currently planning a trip to the USA to tick off some of their offerings. I'm going to try to use points to get me there. Staff travel is just too iffy. The list I want to see: 1. Chino (in LA)...

I'm looking at booking a trip to NZ. I can book it directly with Emirates, or via Qantas as a code share. I want to actually fly on EK. At the moment, the prices on both booking engines appear to be the same. I don't care about points with either airline. Is there any particular reason to book...

Having been to parts of Europe many times during my flying life, I'm now starting to see it from the other side. No more 36 hour stays, but sadly I have to pay for the accommodations. This trip has stops in Singapore, Zurich, Salzburg, Vienna, Graz, Ljubljana, Venice, Florence, Lucca, Milan...