The Flight Detective
2003 posts
Aviation writer serving arresting takes on flying, loyalty, travel and airline history. There is a general focus on British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Qantas, Iberia, American Airlines and the other oneworld alliance airlines, plus selected other carriers. The repertoire also includes flight reviews, avgeek articles and interesting videos from around the web.
Hotel Review: Albert Park Motor Inn Longreach Australia
Longreach is a small town of around 3,000 people in central Queensland in Australia. The Albert Park Motor…
Cathay Pacific Announce Hong Kong to Dublin Route
Cathay Pacific are going to fly from Hong Kong to Dublin starting on 2 June 2018. Services will…
How Spectacular is Qatar Airways’ 787 Business Class?
Qatar Airways business class on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a pretty spectacular experience. The relatively short six…
Discovering Chia Pots in the Qantas Auckland First Lounge
What the hell is a Chia Pot? You tell me and we’ll both know. Breakfast time at an…
Here’s Why A Post Flight Shower Is Better Than Sex
Long haul flying is a dirty business, isn’t it? You sit in a seat for hours on end…
Amusing Clangers On Qatar’s Oryx One Moving Map
The moving map is a staple of inflight entertainment systems on long haul aircraft. It is much more…
Why is interline baggage check in so painful at outstations?
I must confess that I am the check in agents worst nightmare at outstations. They see me approaching…
Review: Sweden’s Stockholm Arlanda Lounge Terminal 5
It is quite rare for me to get lost in an airport as usually it is very easy…
How enjoyable is a great Movie or TV Box Set when flying?
Long haul flights are a great opportunity to catch up on movies and television. Recent release movies are…
How great is the new Scandinavian Airlines A320 NEO?
Scandinavian Airlines – or SAS – operate the new Airbus A320 NEO. These are the most efficient version…