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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]