The Flight Detective, Author at TravelUpdate

What is Bonza and why is it the name of Australia’s newest airline?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Feb 1, 2023 | Airlines, News | 1

Australia has a new low cost carrier and its name is Bonza. You might think that’s a strange...

Aer Lingus to start serving Knock to London Heathrow

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 31, 2023 | Airlines, News | 0

People in the west of Ireland and those wanting to go there must be rejoicing right now. Aer...

Does anyone remember Eastern Airlines?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 29, 2023 | Airlines | 16

Eastern Airlines was a US domestic carrier and once one of the largest airlines in the world. The...

Just how rude are people when denied access to airline lounges?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 28, 2023 | Airlines | 4

Knowing if you are allowed access to airline lounges is generally fairly straightforward. Airline...

Do you remember when airlines offered Mystery Flights?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 27, 2023 | Airlines | 1

Imagine ponying up some cash for a day trip yet having no idea where you’ll end up. Sounds...

Do you use the hotel fitness equipment when you travel?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 26, 2023 | Hotels | 2

I never really consider myself to be a sporty type. When I was in High School, I used to pay a...

With all aisle business class seating, is there really a “best seat” anymore?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 25, 2023 | Airlines | 2

What is the best seat when flying? You may as well ask, how long is a piece of string? It depends...

Mission: Try all the breakfasts in Betts at the Kimpton Schofield

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 24, 2023 | Hotels | 0

One of the seven deadly sins is gluttony and as one who likes their food, I really have to be...

Bank of Ireland’s Aer Credit Card is offering 5,000 bonus Avios to join but does that make it worth it?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 23, 2023 | Airlines, Credit Card Reviews | 2

At the beginning of 2019, Bank of Ireland and Aer Lingus joined forces and launched the Aer Credit...

Does anyone remember Ansett Airlines of Australia?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 22, 2023 | Airlines | 8

Ansett Airlines was a major Australian domestic airline that ended up collapsing on 13 September...