Advanced Booking Windows that Secure Lower Business Class Prices on India Routes Want to enjoy guaranteed great seats and enhanced comfort—without paying a premium? Booking early is a tried-and-tested strategy. Airfares tend to rise as the departure date approaches, but there are still those rare windows when prices haven’t climbed yet. Today, we explore the […]
Ethiopian Airlines Review Ethiopian Airlines, the national airline of Ethiopia, was established in 1945, and commenced operations in 1946. It began its journey with a modest fleet of five aircrafts, initially servicing routes between Addis Ababa and Cairo. Over the decades, Ethiopian Airlines has evolved into Africa's largest airline, now serving 136 international destinations across […]
Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport Review About Qatar Airways Qatar Airways is the national carrier of Qatar and a member of the Oneworld Alliance. It has an extensive global route network, connecting passengers to over 160 destinations worldwide. We’ve flown Qatar Airways a few times, most recently to Vietnam in December 2025. Accolades Qatar […]
UAE Visa online application process This is a guide on how to apply for a UAE Visa online if you are flying with Emirates. Are you planning a stopover or holiday in the United Arab Emirates and wondering how to apply for a UAE visa online? If you’re flying with Emirates, here’s a detailed step-by-step […]
Airline loyalty programs in South Africa For me the biggest hindrance to travelling more - besides my children’s schooling – is how expensive it is to fly to most destinations from South Africa during the school holidays. When I read about how international travelers (particularly those from US & UK) get to travel all the […]
Looking for an Air China Review? Wondering what to do in Beijing Airport ? Read on... A Layover at Beijing Airport When I initially discovered that the return leg of my flight from Phuket to Johannesburg on Air China involved a 14 -hour layover at Beijing airport, my first thought was about what we would […]
Family Entertainment with Emirates Airways I was invited by Emirates Airways, with my family, for a movie at Nu Metro Hyde Park, along with other bloggers and journalists. The event was held to celebrate Emirates’ unbeaten 12-year record as winner of the World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award, and also to introduce us to their new family […]
Emirates vs Qatar Airways I’ve flown on Emirates and Qatar Airways and spent long hours at both their airports on both legs of each journey - in the public areas not the private lounges. I decided to do a review of both airlines and their airports and compare Emirates vs Qatar Airways. Both are consistently […]