Flight Review
Emirates – EK419 – Christchurch to Sydney – Economy Class
Friday, 24 May 2013
In a small corner of the world, a truly global airline is offering a truly international experience.
Cathay Pacific - CX111 - Hong Kong to Sydney - Business Class
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
As the home airport for Cathay Pacific, the lounge facilities were top of the line in every respect.
Qantas Airways - QF24 - Bangkok to Sydney - Economy Class
Monday, 20 May 2013
Qantas' service shone on a bumpy journey back to Sydney.
Cathay Pacific - CX260 - Paris to Hong Kong - Business Class
Monday, 20 May 2013
Check-in was conducted very efficiently by the friendly staff.
Emirates – EK412 – Sydney to Auckland – Economy Class
Friday, 17 May 2013Want to experience the comforts of a long haul service on a short haul flight? This is it.
Sydney to Bangkok – QF 23 – 12 May, 2013
Monday, 13 May 2013
Qantas' flight crew went above and beyond, making for a pleasant and comfortable journey.
South African Airways – SAA575 – Johannesburg to Durban – Economy
Friday, 10 May 2013A short, yet very full flight gave us just a taste of South African Airways hospitality.
Qantas Airways – QF63 – Sydney to Johannesburg – Economy
Friday, 10 May 2013Forget cattle class, on this flight lovely flight attendant, Gillian, treats us to a little love.
Air New Zealand – NZ101 – Auckland to Sydney – Economy (Part 4)
Tuesday, 30 April 2013e-Travel Blackboard was invited to experience the delights of Niue island courtesy of Air New Zealand and Niue Tourism. This is part four of four flight reviews travelling Sydney-Auckland-Niue-Auckland-Sydney.
Air New Zealand – NZ785 – Niue to Auckland – Economy (Part 3)
Monday, 29 April 2013e-Travel Blackboard was invited to experience the delights of Niue island courtesy of Air New Zealand and Niue Tourism. This is part three of four flight reviews travelling Sydney-Auckland-Niue-Auckland-Sydney.
Air New Zealand – NZ784 – Auckland to Niue – Economy (Part 2)
Friday, 26 April 2013e-Travel Blackboard was invited to experience the delights of Niue island courtesy of Air New Zealand and Niue Tourism. This is part two of four flight reviews travelling Sydney-Auckland-Niue-Auckland-Sydney.
Air New Zealand – NZ104 – Sydney to Auckland – Economy (Part 1)
Tuesday, 23 April 2013e-Travel Blackboard was invited to experience the delights of Niue island courtesy of Air New Zealand and Niue Tourism. This is part one of four flight reviews travelling Sydney-Auckland-Niue-Auckland-Sydney.
Flight Review - Cathay Pacific – CX110 – Sydney to Hong Kong – New Business Class
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Cathay Pacific was founded by two aviators, one of whom was Australian. On a near-faultless flight from Sydney to Hong Kong, I can’t help but feel a little proud to be an Aussie.
Flight Review – Cathay Pacific Flight CX100 Sydney to Hong Kong Business Class
Monday, 15 April 2013
Etihad Airways – EY513 – Abu Dhabi to Amman – Coral Economy
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Cutting across a stunning landscape treated to true Abu Dhabi hospitality was heaven for this tired traveller.
Etihad Airways – EY455 – Sydney to Abu Dhabi – Coral Economy
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
A flight review of my first Etihad flight.
Virgin Australia Flight VA 417 Adelaide to Sydney - Economy
Monday, 18 February 2013Mobile-check in blunder for this first time attempt at the 'streamlined' check-in system.
Virgin Australia Flight DJ422 Sydney to Adelaide - Economy
Monday, 11 February 2013Complimentary entertainment and a revitalised menu? What more do you need on a flight to Adelaide?
United Airlines Flight UA 843 San Francisco to Sydney BusinessFirst Class
Wednesday, 30 January 2013Flight Review.
Hawaiian Airlines HA451 Honolulu to Sydney - Economy
Friday, 18 January 2013Landings just don’t get any smoother than the one experienced on this flight.
Hawaiian Airlines HA452 Sydney to Honolulu - Economy
Friday, 11 January 2013There’s nothing better than a near-empty red-eye flight. Spare seats abounded aboard this A330 – including one perfectly positioned next to me!
Virgin Australia Flight DJ873 Melbourne to Sydney - Economy
Monday, 17 December 2012Does complimentary wine and Australian beer make up for boarding an aircraft in the pouring rain?
Delta Air Lines DL392 Panama City to Atlanta Economy
Monday, 17 December 2012
e-Travel Blackboard hops a Delta Air Lines jet in Panama City, Panama, for a flight home – that is, to Delta HQ in Atlanta.














































