“When we arrive in Mandalay, will we just get a cab to the hotel as well?” Bert asked me as our cab pulled up in front of Bangkoks old International Airport, Don Mueang. “No, we’ll get the free Air Asia shuttle bus into the city” I responded. “Ha! yeah, ok” he scoffed. “Seriously, will we get a…
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Qantas Airways – Perth to Sydney Business Class
‘Well at least there’ll be no delays with the way they serve the nuts’ I thought to myself referring to nutgate. I was travelling back from Perth after experiencing the new Qantas Business Suite and was a little disappointed that my return flight had the older recliner style seat in Business Class. Thats ok, the flight…
Flying Air KBZ – Mandalay to Nyaung U in The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
“You may sit wherever you like on the plane sir” “Wherever?” “Yes sir, no seating assignments on the flight” After a long hot day seeing some of the amazing sights of Mandalay, the 2nd largest city in Myanmar, our driver took my friend Bert and I to the airport at 3:00 pm for our 4:45 pm flight…
Melbourne to Perth – QANTAS Airways Business Suite.
Mints and mince, although sound similar are two very different things – especially to a vegetarian! I was at a party once, enjoying a delightful array of finger foods while chatting to a vegetarian over the loud pumping music. The lights were low and she was relying on me to let her know what each of the…
Jet Flight Simulator – Sydney – Boeing 737-800
“This is your Co-pilot FreakyFlier speaking, welcome on board. Todays flight from London Heathrow to London City Airport will take approximately 24 minutes. In the mean time, please sit back and relax and enjoy the superior service and wonderful views of London on this short flight”. “Was that ok Captain?” “That was fine Freaky….
Jetstar Airways – Sydney to Brisbane
“I only fly Qantas so I can earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points and Status Credits” Said the Gold Frequent Flyer (GFF) over lunch one day. “But you can earn points when flying Jetstar as well” I remarked, “You just need to add the plus bundle, its a couple of dollars more than the lead in fare,…
Wellington to Sydney, QANTAS AIRWAYS Economy Class
Using points, I’d requested an upgrade from Economy to Business Class which unfortunately was declined probably as this route is heavily used by politicians travelling from New Zealands capital, Wellington. That was ok, the flight was under 4 hours so I was content with trying the Economy Class product on this sector. There is a…
FreakyFlier Takes To The Sea. Picton To Wellington On The Interislander. M.V. Kaitaki
This is my 100th post, and as a little celebration, I take you not to the air but to the sea…. I sometimes get motion sickness, though never on a plane! But usually in a car or most commonly on a ship. Seasickness creates awful nausea for myself. The word nausea stems from Greek with the word…
The QantasClub, Wellington International Airport.
I like to think I am quite civilised. While most people hate hanging around airports and there are some who like to get there early for the shopping, I get to airports early to make sure I have checked in on time and can clear immigration and customs without any stress or rushing – OK,…
That Little Place You Find…House Of Dumplings, Wellington, New Zealand
When you’re not looking, sometimes you find something you didn’t know you were looking for. It often happens when travelling, isn’t that why most of us go out and explore the world? Food can be a major delight while travelling and sometimes the smallest delight can be the surprise. At the end of my recent visit to…
Wandering Through Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney Australia
“Dog must not steal from dog” – Convict saying. Recently, I decided to become a tourist in my own city of Sydney and visit one of Australia’s oldest European buildings, The Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Listed on the New South Wales and Australian National Heritage registers and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site…
Busy, Busy, Busy – Blogs & Vlogs
“I’m just toooo busy” I said to myself. I started a new job recently and went back to semester 2 of college at nights and havent had a a moment for any new posts, let alone get away. During this time I have met the gorgeous Heather who also has not only a passion for…
Moorilla Estate Cellar Door, Hobart
“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” – W.C Fields. I often cook with wine. After a short flight on Virgin Australia from Sydney to Hobart, my friend Bert and I were amazed that the hire cars GPS knowingly directed us to Moorilla Estate Cellar Door located in the northern suburbs of Hobart….
Pay As You Use At The Tune Hotel – Downtown Kuala Lumpur
“Charge ’em for the lice, extra for the mice Two percent for looking in the mirror twice Here a little slice, there a little cut Three percent for sleeping with the window shut When it comes to fixing prices There are a lot of tricks I knows How it all increases, all them bits and…
QANTASLINK Hobart to Sydney Business Class
As we returned the hire car, the young lady asked my friend Bert: “Are you returning the car with a full tank of petrol?” “Yes” said Bert. “And has there been any damage?” she asked. “Only to our livers” I replied. We were flying home to Sydney after a weekend in Hobart and after checking in…
Air Asia RED HOT PARTY – Launch of Air Asia’s new Taylor Swift Aircraft livery & the Taylor Swift Tour
“Hello, my name is Alfred, what is your name and where have you come from for this party?” “Hi. Matthew. I’ve flown in from Sydney” “From Sydney! You must really like Taylor Swift!” “Yeah, she’s great, and I also love Air Asia, this is so exciting!” Spoken to first person I met at the launch of…
Barilla Bay Pacific Oysters, Hobart Tasmania
“FreakyFlier, the world is your Oyster!” Where does that saying come from and what does it mean? O.K, forget the FreakyFlier bit (although some have said it 😉 It was first penned by Shakespeare in his play The Merry Wives of Windsor: Pistol: “Why then the world’s mine oyster, Which I with sword will open.” Modern times may have changed…
REVIEW: Virgin Australia, Sydney to Hobart Economy Class
“Please do not fasten your seat belts as the aircraft is refueling” I’d actually never heard that announcement before, but it makes perfect sense for safety reasons. It had been almost a year and a half since I had flown Virgin Australia and while the main decision to fly them on this trip came down to…
An Aircraft fit for a Duke, a Duchess & a Baby Prince
“This is it! This is them! WAVE!!!” A couple of work colleagues and I went to the best viewing point of the airport, the 8th level of the International Airport Car Park, to witness today’s arrival of the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, and baby Prince George to Sydney. Us three loyal subjects…
Where South Meets North. A Day Tour To The Korean DMZ and Panmunjom: Part 3 – Panmunjom & The Joint Security Area
“The visit to the Joint Security Area at Panmunjom will entail entry into a hostile area and possibility of injury or death as a direct result of enemy action.” “Det är så roligt!” (That is so funny!) Laughed the blonde long-bearded-Swede. “Så mycket roligt!” (So very funny!) Giggled his blonde friend. The people I am talking about…
Best Australian Blogs 2014 – Peoples Choice Awards
I received an email the other day from a reader, thanking me for my stories on FreakyFlier and explaining how he has now made a decision to travel to a certain destination on a particular airline with thanks to my reviews. I always feel pretty chuffed when I receive an email of thanks from my…
Matty Somewhere 