Category: Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Review

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 […]

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Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport Review

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 Hungary in August/September 2023. Accolades Qatar […]

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How to apply for a UAE Visa online 

UAE Visa online application process This is a guide on how to apply for a UAE Visa online if you are flying with Emirates Click here if you would like to apply for a South African passport online. Visa applications are such a schlep. I’d be delighted if visas were abolished forever. It would make […]

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Let’s talk loyalty - Airline loyalty programs in South Africa

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 […]

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Air China Review & What To Do In Beijing Airport On Long Layovers

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 […]

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Family Entertainment with Emirates Airways

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 […]

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Emirates vs Qatar Airways

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 […]

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