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I thought the point of these fares was NOT that they would be terribly cheap..but that they would be more flexible than usual?

On NZ the J headphones in Y used to be pretty standard, along with a CSM visit and greeting. The BEST interaction was some years ago... when I commented on the lack of Pyjamas in NZ J I later received a very nice light wool skivvy in the mail... complete with subtle NZ logo...and a card signed...

Like many others it is the accommodation costs (and in some areas the rental cars) that seem far more expensive now... It doesn't stop me travelling.... but I have started using Airbnb a LOT more. When travelling solo that can be a bit hit or miss.... fortunately half my trips are with...

CBR to Parliament House? Maybe with a Police escort...;):)

Or an Exit row (on QF or any airline, Ive done SYD-MNL on PR that way to also meet up with a nice ex MNL J itin) Day flights are much easier IMO.

i understand why we are talking about the BIG international airports, and there are a lot of great answers here as to what makes a good one. BUT...to answer the SECOND part of the question, my actual FAVOURITE airports are the small or smallish regionals... ;) Here and in North America...

Be nice, given the upcharge, if the Skycouch rows were directly behind PE, and got PE F & B! (Dream on)

Have flown it 3 or 4 times AKL-LAX or vv. I think its better than PE... simply due to being able to lie down, even if not stretched out (I AM only 5' 7" so that helps) I find that I can lie down quite comfortably, admittedly with legs bent... but given it is WIDER than the Biz class seat...

From what I make of the TRS rules as long as the "invoice" is in HIS name it should be OK.....

Im a regular NZ flyer, and TBH I now HOPE my flights in J are on the ex Cathay aircraft.

Sorry, yes. Its the smallest they make, the "Sportliner". Comes in various configurations, but I bought mine used so had no choice....still...the slim single bed at each end, with a central fridge/microwave/stove/sink arrangement suits me well enough.

To be fair REX (and Hazelton and Kendall before it) operated for far longer than those others you mention. I'm not sure they belong in the same category TBH.

Little things? ;) Decided I'm too old for tents, finally. So for my sporting travels I just bought a TINY caravan... 9 feet long, tare under 700kg, and no canvas! Weather did NOT cooperate for its first test use. No leaks though so a useful exercise perhaps?

It was a QF flight from HKG (IIRC) for me too. In fact several Flyertalkers/AFFers were on the same flight to SYD. The Lounge stayed open - and the barman - who was VERY good BTW - was completely unfazed it seems about the extension of his shift due to the delay.....I was very impressed... mind...

It might be a little specialised? But Pegasus Bridge and its adjacent museum was very good....

Well not really. If buying the Skycouch "for one" its THREE seats... and they have what is effectively a second seat "pan" hinged down at the front which converts the trio to a short, but reasonably wide bed....with special belts and a pretty nice bedding pack... Wouldn't recommend it for 2 Adults.

How many side trips like that? Wouldn't the cost of those flights remove any savings?

3 or 4 Skycouches on NZ? Just another thought. 4 would price slightly LESS than 5 x PE. Two littleist kids share one? Not sure how easy to GET 4 on one flight (and suspect you'd have to call if you wanted it all on one booking) Oz-AKL-LAX/SFO isn't a bad transit.

You are no doubt correct. I don't know other folks situations, so I can't comment.. BUT by the time I actually BOOK the chances of any changes being required are extremely slim. Hence my relative confidence in booking through those channels.

We were all used to flying in and jumping from aircraft such as Cessna 172/182/206 or at best BN Islanders or Twin otters. In those smaller aircraft is was possible to affect the longditudinal trim by fairly minor movement... to the irritation of our long suffering pilots. We were simply doing...