I’m on my way home from from Paris. After a few hours layover in Bangkok, visiting the Miracle First Class Lounge, I am finally on my way home to Sydney. Read my Paris to Bangkok flight here. Get up to date FreakyFlier posts delivered direct to your inbox! Sign up at the bottom of the…
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American Airlines – Los Angeles to San Francisco – Economy Class.
It’s a mad rush from my WestJet flight, which arrived 20 minutes early only to wait 40 minutes for a gate, from Terminal 2 to Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport. Its the last flight of the night departing at 11:00pm. I don’t want to get stuck, sure the airline may pay for my…
QANTAS Airways, Dubai to London Airbus a380 – Business Class.
I’m seated in 11A when a man walks up to me and says “I think you’re in my seat”. He shows me his boarding pass, it is emblazoned FIRST CLASS and he is seated in 1A. I’m surprised he thinks this is first class and I wonder how he found his way to the upper…
QANTAS Airways Sydney to Dubai Economy Class on the A380
‘This is my first time on a QANTAS Airbus A380 and I’m curious how it stacks up to the others I’ve flown on, Emirates, China Southern, Thai Airways and those I have visited, Etihad and Qatar Airways. Want more FreakyFlier delivered to your inbox? Sign up at the bottom of the page! I’m heading to Paris,…
Westjet – Victoria to Calgary
“I love the shirt you’re wearing!” The gate agent said to me as I boarded the aircraft. It was setting the tone for one of my new favourite airlines – WestJet. Want more FreakyFlier delivered to your inbox? Sign up at the bottom of the page! Canada’s second largest airline is based out of Calgary…
Salon iCare Airport Lounge – Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris
For someone that adores travel and loves flying, I’ve started to dislike airports, obviously not the plane spotting part, and I respect the security aspect but its the crowds, the kids, the people who suddenly have this dumbness about them, mostly though, it’s the inflated prices for food and drink. Want more FreakyFlier delivered…
BC Ferries – Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay).
“Remember to be at the bus stop by about 11:30 and catch 257 Horseshoe Bay express. Bus leaves from Georgia Street, cross Street is Granville”. My friend Simone had messaged me. I’d been given pretty clear instructions yet after my flight from New York, and arriving at my hotel at around 3am – or 6am New…
Finnair – Munich to Helsinki Economy Class by Airbus a321.
Today I am heading to New York. I’ve been travelling around Europe for the past 3 weeks and my flight to the USA is on Finnair via Helsinki. I have a 22 hour stop in Helsinki but the check in agent has checked me and my suitcase right through to New York. Normally I pack…
Malaysia Airlines, Penang to Kuala Lumpur Boeing 737-800. Economy Class.
“Sir, would you be willing to assist the crew by sitting in the emergency exit row?” Yes I would, was my reply. A few weeks prior to my flight I had been sent an email from Malaysia Airlines announcing my flight was eligible for an upgrade. I could bid using point (although I am not…
Review: Ambassador Airport Lounge, Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport.
After a long hot day exploring Singapore, what better way to relax away from the hordes in an Airport Lounge – you know I love them 😉 For more of my airport lounge reviews click here Sure there are heaps of things to do at Changi airport, which has free wifi, theres the butterfly farm, the…
LATAM (LAN) Buenos Aires to Santiago – Economy Class – Boeing 767-300
After a fantastic two weeks in Buenos Aires and Montevideo it was time to start the trek home to Sydney. The first sector was between Buenos Aires and Santiago was operated by a Boeing 767-300 and I thought this aircraft was going to have a bit of a retro feel about it but I was…
Flying LATAM (LAN) Economy from Sydney to Buenos Aires Part 3, Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires
By this stage I am sure we are all getting a little weary with these flights. This is the third and final leg of my journey from Sydney to Buenos Aires. So far I’ve flown from Sydney to Auckland where we stopped for 2 hours, then I’ve taken the 10 hour and 15 minute trek across…
Golden Princess – The Food, Oh The Food.
“How come you got a Gold Cruise Card? Mine’s blue?” Said my friend Nova as we checked in for the Golden Princess. “Yeah mines blue too” Bert pipped in looking slightly confused. “‘Cause I’m a Gold member!” I replied. After my previous short cruise on the Sea Princess I was hooked. I was hooked like a…
Inspecting An Etihad A380 With The Residence
I’ve only ever been on one other aircraft with a bedroom and that was John Travolta’s private Boeing 707. True story! In 2004 when he became the Qantas ‘Ambassador at large’ he did a series of dinners around the country called ‘Sharing the Spirit’. I won a competition to attend one of these black tie…
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…
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…
Review: Air Asia X Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Economy Class
“Passengers please note, we have shut the doors and will be making our departure 15 minutes earlier than scheduled, we trust this is convenient for everyone” ‘Very rare to hear that announcement…..Damn!’ I mumbled to myself as I peered into my empty wallet. I’d forgotten to go to an ATM and get cash out. I use cards…
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…
Matty Somewhere 