I tend to use the credit on a hotel room, not used it on a flight in 10 years

I am 195, about 6'4”, although Mel based I have done JL51 HAN-SYDThe JAL bed is too small to sleep easily unless you are a side sleeper (I am) these older skysuites are wider than the new ones, and ok for me (although I haven't been in skysuite3)I would also take the direct flight unless you need...

As always the hardest pert is getting out of Australia, SQ has more available I have found, especially from Melbourne which is hard on Saver FF (worse with Oneworld network), but don't discount buying a local flight to connect from say ADL or CBR where you can get better options

Same with the others 350, 787, 330, 777It’s not just noise and cabin pressure but the 350 and 787 are also noticeably smoother ...the 777 feels like a bus compared to a limo

I second the Intercontinental (old one Middle road) it has been my go to for the last 3 years (with one exception)I may be a bit old fashioned but this is what I want in a hotelAdvance booking on a Suite is about 430SGD, so a regular Club room should be perfectly in your range (Always get a club ...

Originally Posted by andyf While no doubt this was financially driven, it absolutely makes sense PR wise as well. Even if the 737 Max is back flying by November, the public will still associate it with poor safety for some time. The media will call out that Virgin is flying them, and the average...

10mg Melotonin from the States, over the counter, 99% of the time I break it in half, you can get 3mg on script here but it is a ripoff with PBS fixed rate (ie 2 times dearer than the 10's for 1/3 dose)And I always keep some Tommies just in case (Temazepam)

PS, they are not super light, especially in smaller sizes, but not an issue and some of that weight is practicality such as adjustable the dividers

Rimowa for me, Topas because the classic handle looked more venerable, I had a wheel go tight (not broken) and replaced no questions. I have 3 nowJust a warning if you don't like the "patina" in the Aluminum don't even consider Topas or classic, but if you don't care about the dents go for it (an...

I will add to the GLO's for value and pleasantly comfortableThe design area is a good please to stay, 5 min walk to the centre and plenty to do locally. If you are a shopper be prepared that, despite reputation, Gertrude Street is just as good for design ;) I think the Airport train is over rated...

I think you would need to do immigration in FRA as you are leaving Schengen zone. 1h10m is probably reasonably safe though, FRA works reasonably well, especially if you are on that night flight when there is less EU passengers to get in the way.I have used an assisted transfer (pre-booked) in ZRH...

Couples splitting seats really annoys me, A/D and G/J (i think) is OK but having two people communicating across  when you are stuck with a stranger in EF...

Didn't the Irishman make a tip about MEL/SYD to JFK and Euro destinations being CDG/FCO/TXL (not sure how TXL will go now!) with the PER-LHR MEL-DFW announcement, That would suggest this a definite possibility and also that East Coast to LHR is just a little too farThe A350 kills the 787 in my ex...

Don't forget the breakfast, the poached egg is better than you would expect

When your legs are out in B and J you tend to get hit a lot by both people and trolleys, usually this happens when you are just getting to sleep :)