When is the Best time to Book a UK / Europe Business Class Airfare?
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When the advertising for “Earlybird Airfares” for Business Class to the UK / Europe comes out in full force, it’s a good time to reflect on the changes we have seen in Earlybird pricing, and to share our observations on the best time to book Business Class Flights to the UK and Europe. 2023 Earlybir...
Continue readingPlan Ahead for Discounted Business Class Flights to the UK & Europe
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When UK / Europe Earlybird Business Class and Premium Economy airfares are released, planning ahead to secure the cheapest Business Class booking classes can be the main factor in securing the greatest discount. Finding The Right Mix of Price and Availability When the Earlybird Business Class and Pr...
Continue readingQatar Airways Now Flies to Lisbon Portugal
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
For Fine Travel clients planning a comprehensive UK / Europe itinerary, the new Qatar Airways service between Doha and Lisbon is a welcome addition to the popular airline’s network. In our Fine Travel blog on the benefits of booking an Open Jaw UK / Europe airfare we discussed the savings to be made...
Continue readingReviewing Air New Zealand Business Class and Premium Economy to Hawaii
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Air New Zealand offers Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class on its flights between Auckland and Honolulu. As the flight time is generally over eight hours in each direction, we review the merits of flying Business Class and Premium Economy. View Airfares to Hawaii Overview of the Auckla...
Continue readingAn Onboard Review of China Airlines Business Class and Economy Class
30 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
With China Airlines offering competitive Business Class airfares from New Zealand to Europe via Taiwan, Fine Travel Consultant Irene Field took the opportunity to experience China Airlines’ Business Class and Economy Class to Taiwan. In February 2017, I was fortunate to experience return flights to ...
Continue readingEtihad Airways Increases Business Class Flights to London
22 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
With an at times attractive price point, the option of a 5 star stopover in Abu Dhabi and a reputation for luxury, Etihad Airways Business Class is popular with Fine Travel clients looking for discounted Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe. The announcement of additional flights between Abu...
Continue readingHow to Get to Chicago: Air New Zealand’s New Direct Flight
20 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
UPDATE: Air New Zealand has paused its direct service between Auckland and Chicago. Air New Zealand has announced its new direct service from Auckland to Chicago from November 2018. For Fine Travel clients looking for discounted Business Class airfares to North America, we share the key details of t...
Continue readingQatar Airways Adjusts Discount Business Class Benefits to the UK and Europe
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Qatar Airways has one of the most sought-after Business Class configurations with its “Qsuite” – offering a layout more reminiscent of a First Class cabin. Unlike most other airlines, Qatar Airways offers reduced Business Class airfares by removing some of the Business Class benefits that are otherw...
Continue readingHow to Fly Air New Zealand Business Class to London
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
As Air New Zealand has announced that it will stop flying to London (via LA) from October 2020, the important question for loyal Air New Zealand clients and airpoints members is how they fly Business Class or Premium Economy to London with Air New Zealand. The History The flight via LA to London is ...
Continue readingEmirates Insures Travellers and Requires Negative Covid 19 Test Result
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Emirates recent travel announcements provide an insight into its approach to leadership in providing, and encouraging safe international travel. Compulsory Covid-19 Test Requirement From 1 August 2020, all passengers boarding an Emirates flight that travels to or via Dubai will require a certificate...
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