Who flies to Australia, who are they, where do they stop, whats the fastest route, whats the cheapest route. Im already confused.
Blimey, so am I, well just about. Ill try to help with the definitive guide to who flies and who should you fly with.
If you want a stop over then your options are vast. USA, Canada, South Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa are all on the list and available. If you fly through or stopin the USA remember you need an ESTA, US immigration are not the friendliest bunch. BA, Qantas annd Air New Zealand all operate flights to the USA and Air New Zealand or Qantas offer Pacific stops.
Air New Zealand deserve a mention becasue they have the best leg room in economy bar none. But you aslo have to stop in NZ which may be another holiday.
Stopping in Asia offers even more choice. Thailand, Malaysia, Bali. Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, are all possibilities. BA, Qantas, Thai, Malaysian, Eva, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Singapore, Cathay, Japan …the list goes on.
Bear in mind that a stopover will eat in to time in Australia so often we think just head direct. Via Hong Kong is quickest but there is not much in it.
The Middle East Airlines, Emirates and the new young guns, Etihad and Qatar fly a million times a day to Australia. It is little wonder flights are soooooo cheap.
The most popular stopover is Thailand as Bangkok shopping at the end seems to cure all Christmas lists in 30 minutes.
Leg room is important. It should be illegal to have anything less than 34/35 inches of legroom in the back of the bus, but isnt. Air New Zealand top the bill, so a big up to the Kiwis. 2 or 3 inches Im told, makes all the difference.
If you are including the Red Centre then Qantas is likely to be your best bet as their internal flights are cheap and they are the only ones that fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock).
The best way to pass the time is drink a bottle of red, a glass of port, pass out and wake up just before landing into Australia. This is not medical advice.
