First Class Flight Reviews
Travelling in First Class ranks as a bucket-list activity for many travellers - and you can fairly easily use frequent flyer points to fly in First Class at a fraction of the cost of the full retail airfare. Here are reviews of First Class flights, most of them booked using frequent flyer points.
Review: Cathay Pacific 777-300ER First Class (Hong Kong – Frankfurt)
This is one of the best uses of Qantas Points and Asia Miles. Here is the rundown of what to expect at the pointy end with Cathay Pacific.
ANA 777 First Class overview
This is probably one of the ‘sweetest’ sweet spots in the world of frequent flyer points—and I don’t think it will be around for too much longer.
Qantas A380 First Class overview
Other airlines may offer a fancier product, but this is still an excellent use of Qantas Points and absolutely worth flying if you have the points.
Lufthansa A380 First Class overview
The German flag carrier has an elegant cabin and impeccable soft product but this redemption is best suited to those with last-minute flexibility.
Singapore Airlines A380 (new) First Class Suites overview
How does the updated product weigh up? Read all about the seat, bed, food and entertainment options.
British Airways 777 First Class overview - Sydney to Singapore
BA fly daily from Sydney to Singapore and onwards to London. Points seats do come up every so often for this flight, so it’s worth remembering it as an option.
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER First Class overview
Read about what to expect from the seat, food and customer service, as well as the differences between this product on the A380 and 777.
Alaska Airlines First Class overview
Perhaps not the best use of Qantas Points but still a solid option for longer flights within the US.
Delta Domestic First Class overview
Velocity members can use their points on these flights but is it worth it? Here is what to expect from the seat, cabin crew and dining options onboard a Delta First Class flight within the US.
THAI 747 First Class overview
Exceptional food, a private seat and a complimentary massage tick all the boxes but make sure you can find award availability and book the right aircraft. A good use of KrisFlyer, United or Avianca miles.
Singapore Airlines A380 (old) First Class Suites overview
This is one of the world’s best ways to fly, with a comfortable bed and high degree of privacy, but it is due for a makeover. Still a great use of KrisFlyer miles or Velocity points.
Malaysia Airlines A380 First Class overview - London to Kuala Lumpur
There is no reason to avoid this product, but at the same time, no reason to actively seek it out either. Having said that, thanks to the spacious seat and comfortable bed, I would not hesitate to fly in their First Class again if the opportunity came up.
Singapore Airlines 777-300ER First Class overview
This is the most common Singapore Airlines First Class product available for award redemptions from Auckland and a great use of KrisFlyer miles or Velocity points.
Etihad Airways A330/A340/777 Diamond First Class Overview
The first leg of my flight from Europe back to Australia was in Etihad’s Diamond First Class from Geneva to Abu Dhabi, redeemed using Velocity Points, and I really enjoyed it! Etihad’s ‘standard’ long-haul First Class product offers an excellent seat, and for my flight, great service.
Qatar Airways A380 First Class Overview - Sydney to Doha
Qatar Airways fly their A380 from Sydney to Doha and start Melbourne services soon. I had a chance to enjoy their First Class service from Sydney earlier this year.
Etihad A380 First Class Apartment Overview
Our take on Etihad’s luxurious A380 flagship First Class Apartments. Australians and Kiwis have several options to access this Etihad product with frequent flyer points, and it’s worth well aiming for.
Emirates A380 First Class between New Zealand & Australia – Flight Overview
Using 54,000 Qantas Points on this flight really is a stellar use of your Qantas balance. We cover how to easily book an award seat, what to expect in the air, and how to choose the best lounges before your flight and the best seats onboard.
Korean Air First Class Overview - Sydney to San Francisco via Seoul
A very comfortable bed, attentive service and great award availability, let down by some minor frustrations, gives this flight a solid four-star review. This is a great use of SPG Starpoints.
Japan Airlines First Class Review – JL771 Tokyo Narita to Sydney
Oddly, I never got around to publishing this review, despite having it ready to go a couple of months ago. Regardless here goes – my take on the overnight return experience of First Class in […]
Qantas A380 First Class Review – QF127 Sydney to Hong Kong
Qantas has now stopped operating First Class to and from Hong Kong as of September last year, but I had reason to head up for a few days. It happened to be in the last […]
Qantas 747 (old) First Class Review – QF128 Hong Kong to Sydney
Returning from Hong Kong recently, my travel was booked into Business Class but I was travelling on one of the once or twice weekly services operated by an old configuration 747 rather than an A380. […]
Qantas A380 First Class Review – QF9 Melbourne to Singapore
Our review of QF9 from Melbourne to Singapore in Qantas A380 First Class from 2012 – Qantas A380 inflight service, seats, dining in First Class.