Category Archives: Funky Flying

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Japan Airlines to fly 787 Dreamliner to Sydney

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will fly its newest aircraft between Sydney and Tokyo from December this year, replacing the older 777-200 aircraft currently flying the route. The entire 787 fleet has been grounded for months as Boeing

Volaris

Random Airline of The Week: Volaris

There are literally hundreds of airlines operating scheduled passenger services around the world. Most people, if they are lucky, will only fly a handful in a lifetime. This series looks to show-off those lesser-known airlines, past and present. Since the

Air Seychelles

Random Airline of The Week: Air Seychelles

There are literally hundreds of airlines operating scheduled passenger services around the world. Most people, if they are lucky, will only fly a handful in a lifetime. This series looks to show-off those lesser-known airlines, past and present. The Seychelles

First class

What airlines have the most affordable first class from Australia?

First class is a rare vintage in an age where costs are crippling airlines and customers aren’t forking out cash for luxury like they used to. As a result, airlines are gradually removing first cabins and plumping up their business

PeachAirlines

Random Airline of The Week: Peach

There are literally hundreds of airlines operating scheduled passenger services around the world. Most people, if they are lucky, will only fly a handful in a lifetime. This series looks to show-off those lesser-known airlines, past and present. The Japanese

Top 10 crazy crosswind landing videos - FlymeFunky

This Week’s Plane Porn

Sometimes on a rainy Friday evening, I sit on the couch and scope Youtube’s finest aviation vid’s with a glass of wine in hand. Friday’s like today. Here I bring you ten of the best I’ve found and worthy of

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Sunshine Coast Airport

Passing through this regional Queensland airport today, I thought it would be great to take a few snaps and do a write-up on this booming gateway to the Sunshine Coast. The airport sits just north of the Sunshine Coast city

Guam

Shhhh…. Jetstar to commence Cairns-Guam route?

FlymeFunky has heard whispers that Jetstar may soon commence Cairns – Guam services. Whilst details are far and few between, it appears that operational preparations are under way to commence services to the island nation with fares to be announced

Adria Star Alliance

Random Airline of The Week: Adria Airways

There are literally hundreds of airlines operating scheduled passenger services around the world. Most people, if they are lucky, will only fly a handful in a lifetime. This series looks to show-off those lesser-known airlines, past and present. Adria Airlines

FlyDubai

Random Airline of The Week: flydubai

There are hundreds of airlines operating scheduled passenger services around the world. Most people, if they are lucky, will only fly a handful in a lifetime. This series looks to show-off those lesser-known airlines, past and present. Flydubai Flydubai was

GPS enabled luggage tags

Shhh… Star Alliance and ‘luggage tracking’ electronic bag tags?

Losing luggage is more common than you think… You arrive at your destination ready to hit the sights when you realise that one vital piece of your holiday hardware hasn’t arrived with you – your luggage. Lost in the abyss

Best premium economy products

The world’s best ‘Premium Economy’ cabins

Can’t afford business class but want more room to stretch out? The rise of premium economy has been rapid with almost 30 airlines offering this cabin for purchase. But what do you get for your precious holiday or business travel

Golden Shortcut

Golden Ticket – The Shortcut to Star Alliance Gold

Don’t fly much but still want to be treated like a VIP? Aegean Airlines and it’s Star Alliance partners might just have the answer. Remember waiting in line for 45 minutes to check-in on that long flight, hoping to still

AF Gulfstream

Life on Abercrombie & Fitch CEO’s Corporate Jet

Abercrombie & Fitch – there are few brands that symbolise frat masculinity and Hamptons prep as effortlessly as this US label.  Michael Jeffries, CEO of A&F, is known for his eccentricity and his steadfast perfectionism in managing the brand. It seems

flyNiki

Random Airline of The Week: flyNiki

There are literally hundreds of airlines operating scheduled passenger services around the world. Most people, if they are lucky, will only fly a handful in a lifetime. This series looks to show-off those lesser-known airlines, past and present. flyNiki Niki

Bangkok Airbus

Random Airline of The Week: Bangkok Airways

There are literally hundreds of airlines operating scheduled passenger services around the world. Most people, if they are lucky, will only fly a handful in a lifetime. This series looks to show-off those lesser-known airlines, past and present. Bangkok Airways

Air Pacific Featured

Revealed: Air Pacific’s New A330′s

After months of nail-biting anticipation, Air Pacific (or should we say Fiji Airways) has finally released details of its new aircraft livery and revamped cabin product to be delivered on its new A330 aircraft. The new birds are expected to

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Lounge Review: Qantas Sydney First Class Lounge

Fabian Brimfield is a passionate aviation lawyer in training at the City University of Hong Kong, who is fuelled by Champagne & Greasy Noodles. Fabian runs a new food blog called The Hungry Gwailo offering a unique take on Hong Kong’s expansive

Porter Airlines

Random Airline of The Week: Porter Airlines

There are literally hundreds of airlines operating scheduled passenger services around the world. Most people, if they are lucky, will only fly a handful in a lifetime. This series looks to show-off those lesser-known airlines, past and present. Porter Airlines