The Flight Detective, Author at TravelUpdate

What is business class like on the upper deck of a Qatar Airways A380 from Doha to Sydney?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Aug 7, 2022 | Airlines, Flight Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 0

I had originally planned to fly to Sydney via Tokyo, but cancellations and general chaos meant I...

Interlude: Between flights in the Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge in Doha

Posted by The Flight Detective | Aug 5, 2022 | Airlines, Lounge Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 0

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge in Doha several times...

Review: Flying Qatar Airways Boeing 787 business class from Gatwick to Doha

Posted by The Flight Detective | Aug 4, 2022 | Airlines, Flight Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 0

Quite unexpectedly, I found myself flying on Qatar Airways from Gatwick to Doha on the way to...

What happens when airlines lose your bag? Here’s my recent experience.

Posted by The Flight Detective | Aug 3, 2022 | Airlines, Travel Tips | 6

It’s never good when the airlines lose your bag, especially when it’s at the start of...

What is the National Express bus from Heathrow to Gatwick airport in London like?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Aug 2, 2022 | Reviews and Reports, Travel Tips | 2

Changing airports between flights is not something you really want to do, but it happens. Those...

Hotel Review: The Sofitel London Gatwick Airport

Posted by The Flight Detective | Aug 1, 2022 | Hotel Reviews, Hotels, Reviews and Reports | 2

The Sofitel London Gatwick is very conveniently located, being pretty much right at the North...

Does anyone remember when Qantas almost crashed a Boeing 707?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jul 31, 2022 | Airlines | 2

One of the more obscure stories in the aviation world is the one where Qantas almost crashed a...

Review: British Airways EuroTraveller from Glasgow to London

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jul 30, 2022 | Airlines, Flight Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 0

British Airways operate an economy class service throughout Europe called EuroTraveller. I was not...

Well, I didn’t really love the No1 Lounge at Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jul 29, 2022 | Airlines, Lounge Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 0

I’ve always liked the No1 Lounge concept, as they are a step up from the usual bland airport...

Why did I spend €50 on inflight Wi-Fi from Sydney to London?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jul 28, 2022 | Airlines | 6

When you are travelling, you will sometimes purchase items you would not necessarily buy at home....