business class

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  1. P

    Any tips for booking business class from Australia to Japan?

    I'm wanting to use points for a ski trip next year in Jan/Feb. I'm wanting to fly Business class (or first if I find the unicorn) and am pretty open with dates, but I'm finding very little availability and nothing that seems enticing. The AA site seems to only give me routings on Fiji Airways...
  2. W

    Emirates Business Saver Cancellation Costs/Possible?

    We’re looking at booking Business Class flights from Perth to Europe later in the year, maybe with Emirates as their schedules, all A380's and take-off/landing times etc suit. As the return Business Saver fares for 2 come in at over $3,600+ cheaper than a Flex fare, were looking at a Saver...
  3. W

    Upgrading to Business Class using $$$ with JAL

    If a buy a return economy ticket and decided to upgrade to a business class for the return league, is that possible? Or if I buy a return Business Class and swap my seat with a relative after boarding the plane for the return league? The relative of mine a return economy ticket but is recovering...
  4. Skyring

    Sharing Business seat with Economy passenger on Finnair

    I'm travelling next month to Helsinki: Sydney to Singapore on Finnair/Qantas, and Singapore to Helsinki on Finnair. Both legs J. I'm travelling to a convention in Finland, and I've found that a friend is travelling from Melbourne and will be on the same plane into Helsinki, no OW status to...
  5. Austman

    Qantas Business Rewards to introduce annual fees?

    There always was a one-off joining fee. But it was often free to join. But AFAIK, there never been a annual fee. That seems to be confirmed even here: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/qantas-business-rewards-free-join/ So what's all this...
  6. I

    Etihad Business Class from Manila to Europe

    We all know that for unknown reasons, Business Class from Manila is a fraction of the price of J from Australia. But has anyone actually done it? Is there a catch? I'm currently looking at $2800 return from Manila to Dublin. It will cost another thousand for direct (economy class) flights from...
  7. Mattg

    QR/AY J Australia to Helsinki for $5-6k return

    Some good fares still available, for various travel dates in 2024. Can leave from BNE, SYD or MEL, flying QR to Doha and then AY (QR codeshare) to HEL. https://www.flightfinderau.com/business-class-to-helsinki-with-qatar-airways-finnair-from-5211/ I can't seem to find the same fares available...
  8. F

    Business Class excess baggage fees on ETIHAD

    Wondering about Etihad's excess baggage fees... would love any input on the matter. Recently flew Etihad business class (I) from CAI to SYD. The ticket comes with 40kg total checked luggage allowance - each bag could not weigh over 32kg. I checked in 2 x bags. 30kg and 12kg. So was expecting to...
  9. Gold Member

    CX SYD - NRT Business return $2200 USD

    Credit to BOMSYDFF on FT - SYD- TYO return J class on CX wide-open May-Aug '24 ~USD2200 - FlyerTalk Forums Available May - August for $3,300 AUD.
  10. N

    Fly Ahead International Business

    Has anyone had any luck in the past bringing forward a J international booking to the same day earlier flight (similar to the options often presented for Domestic)? Looking at moving from QF142 to QF140 (2 hours earlier) AKL-SYD leg. Flying J (non award seat) which has J seats available...
  11. Mattg

    Current cheap business class deals from Asia to Europe

    I just spent a bit of time on Google Flights looking for the cheapest round-trip J airfares from various starting points in Asia. I figured I might as well share this list here as it may be of interest to some AFFers. I looked for flights originating in Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, KL, Bangkok...
  12. M

    Velocity points credit after QR business flight

    Hello brains trust, I recently flew QR business (about a week ago) and attached my velocity number to the flights. I have yet to have the points and status credits credited to my velocity account. From your experience how long does this usually take? Thanks
  13. M

    Rex slashes domestic business fares!

    Hot in the heels of Qantas, noticed today that Rex is now offering business class MEL-SYD v.v. for $309 each way. I tried finding out from the call centre how long these fares will be valid, or on what routes, but it seems the call centre may now have been outsourced in anticipation of...
  14. C

    TP/SQ - SIN-LHR - 1180 SGD / 2200 SGD r/t - Business

    Noticed this on Flyertalk. I'd be surprised if a few people weren't interested in this: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premium-fare-deals/2152868-tp-sq-sin-lhr-1180-sgd-878-o-w-2200-sgd-1637-r-t-business.html
  15. C

    Reduced availability of AAdvantage awards for Qantas business class domestic flights

    A family member just went looking at using AA Miles for Qantas business class domestic flighs and saw nothing for him out 9 months. Is this an unpublished “enhancement” ? is it because he is not P1 nor WP status?
  16. Austman

    Philippine Airlines review. Business Class. KUL-MNL-MEL. And the (huge) new lounge in MNL!

    This is a updated (or almost repeat) of my previous TR last year: Philippine Airlines review. Business Class. SIN-MNL-MEL https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/philippine-airlines-review-business-class-sin-mnl-mel.110377/#post-2575097 There are still good business class...
  17. admin

    Lounge Access Help Desk

    Background to this thread We have noticed an increase in the posting of questions regarding what Airport Lounges are available at specific airports when travelling on specific airlines. While one can be assured of access at the airline lounge when travelling on that airline (provided you have...
  18. T

    China Airlines Business Class in Hong Kong

    Hi All, This is my first post :) I am flying from Hong Kong on China Airways Business class to Taipei and then onto Brisbane. Does anyone know which Lounges Business Class passengers can use? I know there are paid access lounges in Hong Kong but i cant figure out if you get complimentary...
  19. urbancowboy

    Turkish Airlines Lounge in Melbourne?

    Anyone know if SQ are allowing Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers access to the SQ Lounge at MEL once flights start in March?
  20. kamchatsky

    Booking business class award options for family of 4

    We are planning for trip from Sydney to Europe and UK for family of 4 (2A + 2C) in April 2025. 2 years ago we blew all our SQ miles on SQ to Europe and back on their 4 * J Savers there and back (roughly 1M points). So I don’t have any more KrisFlyer miles left. So this time I am looking at...
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