Hi Frugalistas! Many readers will know I’m a regular traveller on Virgin Australia. I’m a big fan, and have reviewed both the International and Coast to Coast Business Class previously. In January I was joined by MissG and Mr Frugalfirstclass on a family trip to Phuket. Options to fly from Sydney directly to Phuket are limited […]
Emirates A380 Business Class review
Hi Frugalistas! Regular readers will no doubt recall my review of the Emirates A380 First Class Suite last year. It was very, very good, but in my comparison with Etihad Diamond First Class, I had to give it to Etihad. I’ve travelled numerous times on the Etihad Pearl Business Class, so was curious see what […]
Etihad Airways pearl business class: a review update
Hi Frugalistas! The last time I flew Etihad Airways Pearl Business Class it was good, but not great. Memories of a rock hard croissant at breakfast and very poor service in transit in Abu Dhabi left this loyal Etihad customer a little disillusioned. Have they redeemed themselves? Read my review update from my recent trip […]
Air France Euro business class review
Hi Frugalistas! Those of us who are fortunate to be able fly Business Class know that not all Business Classes are created equal. In particular, I notice a distinct difference between the amenity of Business on European routes compared to my long haul flight to Europe from Australia. On my recent trip, I was able […]
Etihad Pearl Business Class review
Hi Frugalistas! I’ve previously posted about the beautiful Etihad Diamond First Class and I’ve flown Etihad Pearl Business Class a number of times. I’ve not reviewed it before though, so based on my recent experience flying to London, here is my opinion: Etihad Business Class check in and transit The Etihad check in for Business […]
Virgin Australia International Business Class review
Hi Frugalistas! I travelled to Europe recently and was booked on a Virgin Australia codeshare from Abu Dhabi to Sydney on my return. I fly Virgin Australia domestically (albeit in Economy) and have flown the coast to coast service from Sydney to Perth in Business Class, so naturally was interested to see what the International […]
Virgin Australia A330 Business Class domestic review
Hi Frugalistas! I had the opportunity to experience the Virgin Australia A330 business class recently on a trip from Sydney to Perth return on the Coast to Coast service. Here’s my verdict: At the Airport In Sydney there is a valet check in service for Business Class travelers, but because I arrived by taxi I […]
Garuda Airlines Business Class Review
Hi Frugalistas! We recently went to Bali. It’s about 6 hours flying time from Sydney and the return flights are often overnight, so I looked at Business Class airfares. With a Garuda business class airfare at almost half what the competitors (Virgin Australia and Jetstar) were offering it seemed worth considering. Only problem was Garuda […]