I did this last year, booked into premium economy which was not my choice but forced by client's budget, but scored an upgrade to business. Loved the f&b and service, loved the WiFi., but hated the seat. Okay sure it's better than premium economy but being stuck in that old design for 16 to 1...

True but flying Sydney-Cairns-Tokyo for example in Virgin B737 business class versus Sydney-Tokyo in Qantas A330 business class, especially when you think about the overnight leg on the return, I know which one I would rather be in, and I don't think I would out up with the Virgin route just for ...

Like you I've only had a bag go missing twice, all the same I do like to not have to stand around waiting and waiting and then get caught in the same crush of passengers with their bags, plus other flights that might arrive in those 10-30 minutes. It all adds up.  But yes, "options for all o...

One thing I pack in my hand luggage is a collapsible soft fabric bag, because if I go shopping at my destination I can easily put those goodies into the extra bag, and sometimes check that for the return flight or sometimes just carry it on board, at least in business class many airlines don't mi...

Have to disagree, where is that 'fine line' between budget and full-service? MH still has business class, the new seats look better than the old ones they are replacing, they haven't said "Oh and there will be no meals". Sure there are no seat-back video screens but this does actually reduce the ...