Turkish Airlines recent decision to ban crew from wearing bright lipstick has apparently riled women across the globe. The airline is implementing new aesthetics code for cabin crew, aimed at bringing the airline in line with Turkey’s conservative muslim roots.
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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
New Tourist Refund Scheme Rules
New rules have kicked in for travellers departing Australia who take advantage of the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS). For those of you who haven’t heard of the TRS before now, it allows travellers to claim back GST from purchases made
When pigs don’t fly – Qantas & Halal
The recent Qantas / Emirates marriage has impacted onboard catering as the airline advises that pork will be removed from menus on flights to the Middle East. Oh the scandal… A tsunami of hate mail has been launched at Qantas which
The DYKWIA traveller
What is a DYKWIA I hear you ask? This unpronounceable acronym is associated with travellers who have a ‘Don’t You Know Who I am?’ attitude. These travellers are easy to spot due to their elevated ego, arrogance or unwarranted emphasis
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
Air Pacific releases new A330 flight details
Air Pacific has released details of its A330 schedules today, with passengers catching a glimpse of the new bird from April this year. The updated product offering will include a top of the range business class and enhanced economy offering –
Whingers of the week: A rat named Erroll
It’s not often that I come across a single social media whinge that is so odd that it gets its own Whingers of the Week entry. I found one. Virginia (known as ‘Ginny’ according to her Facebook profile) posted the
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
What’s on in Australia this month?
Layla Roberts from Concierge Connections has put together a ‘What’s on’ schedule for those living in, or visiting, Australia. Layla is the founder and owner of Concierge Connections which is a virtual concierge and personal assistance business helping clients in Australia (and
Thai Airways A380
Thai Airways has become the ninth carrier to receive delivery of the Airbus A380. In a ceremony last week the keys were handed over in a ceremony in Toulouse in preparation for its first flights from Bangkok to Hong Kong
Flight Review: Qantas A380 Business (Video and Pictures)
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
Funky outdoor activities in Auckland, New Zealand
Jack gives us the inside scoop on whats on offer around Auckland for the outdoor traveller… do you have any other activities that aren’t on the list? Of all the cities in New Zealand, Auckland is the most busy and
The world’s sexiest airline commercials
Air travel is often touted as being sexy and glamorous. It usually isn’t - especially after a 15 hour flight across the Pacific. Nevertheless, the airline industry knows that sex sells so raunchy themes are used liberally in advertising campaigns. Check them
Review: Business Class on Asiana, Lufthansa & Thai
Layla Roberts is the founder and owner of Concierge Connections - a virtual concierge and personal assistance business helping clients in Australia (and those from abroad) organise their social and travel plans. In her recent trip to Europe, Layla agreed to share
First glimpse of Virgin Australia’s ‘The Club’
An eagle eyed reader of Flymefunky alerted us to what appears to be the first picture from within Virgin Australia’s exclusive lounge in Sydney. Virgin Australia recently completed construction of ‘The Club’ in Sydney and construction is underway in other capital
Flying Etiquette 101
Some of us are blessed with fantastic seatmates when flying. I however have the worst luck and always seem to end up next to the nose-picking bogan with an odour problem. It got me thinking. Maybe some of these classless acts need to
Flight Test: Virgin Australia’s 737 Business Class
After flying Virgin Blue’s disappointing premium economy many times over the years, I was eager to get the opportunity to fly the rebranded Virgin Australia’s new domestic business class product. The airline invested heavily in bringing its business class product to
How NOT to reply to a complaint letter
Rex Express, one of Australia’s largest independent regional airlines, is enduring an embarrassing PR nightmare after it responded (poorly) to a complaint letter. The treatment of the customer has gone viral, with regional business leaders seeking to boycott the airline. Dr Charles
