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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Going to Australia at Xmas, never done long haul flights, any tips on flying there from UK, best way or airlines.

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By *iking 777Man
over a year ago

Kirkwall

"Going to Australia at Xmas, never done long haul flights, any tips on flying there from UK, best way or airlines.

Thanks "

If you can go emeritus

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Thanks

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By *iking 777Man
over a year ago

Kirkwall

"Thanks "
no problem

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By *JohnMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I usually go via Singapore. Arrange for a few hours between flights, and get a room in the hotel in the terminal. A shower and a chance to lie down for a bit makes a huge difference.

Premium economy costs a fortune, but the leg and elbow space are worth it.

There's now a direct 17 hour flight from Heathrow to Perth. I haven't tried it yet, but family members say it's the way to go.

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Thanks was thinking of Singapore, not sure about returning leg

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By *litstimulousMan
over a year ago

Swindon

My best flight over the past 20 yrs of to and fro'ing was Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong for a 36 hour stop over. We landed at 730pm, made our way to hotel in Kowloon then went out for dinner and a few bevvies and then slept well overnight, sightseeing all day, flew on to oz about 2200 local time. Nil jetlag.

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Thanks really helpful

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By *essnjonCouple
over a year ago

brisbane

Cathay via HK is great with stop. Best for freshness was Korean air. Free

Night at their hotel next to the airport. Pool, meal, massage. Fab ??

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By *ickDastardlyMan
over a year ago

North East

I just came back from a year in Australia.

Flew Cathay from Manchester. 5hr stop over in HK

Virtually zero jet lag going, more Jet lag coming back but nothing to unbearable.

It's a long haul trip with usually a stop over depending on what area in Australia you're going.

Definitely research before going.

Cathay, Singapore, Emirates and Qatar are probably the most popular within a reasonable price range.

I liked Cathay, would fly with them again.

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By *peedbird10Man
over a year ago

Herne Bay Kent

I travel to Sydney once a year and fly Qantas. You have the choice of the A380 flight via Singapore if you wanted a day or so stop over , or alternatively their new non stop flight to Perth with onward connections to the East Coast.

The A380 does make the long flight much more comfortable in my opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've done too many times to count, best advice expect it to be hell, anything better is a bonus...

I'd Fly Thai and stop in Bangkok as easy access from airport.

Shortest flight which was least painful and excellent service Qatar Air.

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By *r. JoystickMan
over a year ago

Bexley

As for the flight itself, I'd recommend eating throughout the flight (generally sticking to their scheduled meal times helps.)

Id recommend doing your best not to look at how long the flight has remaining.

For my first long-haul to Sydney I did and it felt like forever. If you ignore it & get on with whatever you're doing (i.e. Napping, eating, watching films, reading) - the time settles in to a lesser degree.

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Really good info there people, thanks

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By *andaele50Couple
over a year ago

Fcuksville

Emirates or Ethihad. Can you bring me some Twisties, Promite and Vegemite please. Thanks

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By *andaele50Couple
over a year ago

Fcuksville

Drink lots and not alcohol..

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By *andaele50Couple
over a year ago

Fcuksville

As an Aussie id say don't fly with Qantas they suck balls! And not in a good way! Enjoy!

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Hi thanks for that.

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By *ony 500Man
over a year ago

Shepperton

Turn left.

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By *allieJWoman
over a year ago

East Lancashire

"Turn left."

Even better ...... A380, top deck and then turn left

Emirates. Party plane from Manchester to Dubia, have 4 or 5 hrs in the airport, then onto Australia.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I flew with Korean Air from NZ to UK. They have the most leg room in economy of all the airlines I believe. It was really comfortable.

Cheap and also got free night in hotel in Seoul included in flight over to UK.

Am sure it would be the same to Oz as well,

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Great advice again thanks

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By *akequeen90Couple
over a year ago

Sydney

If you're looking to have some fun en-route, stopover in Fiji for a few days

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Hi ok I will

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By *coobydoo40Man
over a year ago

Surbiton

I don’t think there is anything you can do to avoid the jet lag especially if you’re flying straight here. Stay for as long as possible. Personally I get as d*unk as I can on the flight as I hate flying. I’m sure it’s not the best idea though!

Choose A380 aircraft as there is much more space plus you can do a bit of walk which is good. Choose a seat to the front of the aircraft as there is less engine noise.

Buy wax earplugs in case you have any screaming kids on board which is likely at Christmas.

You’ll love Australia, the place is clean and tidy the the people are friendly.

Great cock btw!

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Well thanks for the tips again

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By *herrySnickersWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere

"Emirates or Ethihad. Can you bring me some Twisties, Promite and Vegemite please. Thanks

I have never seen or heard of anyone eating Promite here...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its a long trip the last timer I went I had a stopover and its well worth doing.

Check prices and pay a bit more if you can for a better seat on this length of flight its worth it.

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Yeah thanks looking at airbus a380 seating plan already

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By *etite HandfulWoman
over a year ago

Chester

"Yeah thanks looking at airbus a380 seating plan already "

Deffo more legroom on the A380

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS
over a year ago

doncaster

Malaysia airlines via Kuala Lumpur are good and worth considering

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Great thanks for that

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS
over a year ago

doncaster

"Great thanks for that"
Malaysia airlines also have the a380 too , very good service onboard , KL is about 13 hrs flight then a hours flight to Langkawi or Penang tropical islands is a must or pangkor laut would be a great stopover to Oz

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wasn’t impressed by Emirates. Best trip of my life so far, amazing country. Enjoy

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By *rywetwipeMan
over a year ago

Penketh Warrington

Splash the cash and fly biz class. For less than 2k return

I did Thai airways last year via Bangkok.

In 3 weeks its Air China via Beijing

Flat beds all the way if you like

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS
over a year ago

doncaster

"Splash the cash and fly biz class. For less than 2k return

I did Thai airways last year via Bangkok.

In 3 weeks its Air China via Beijing

Flat beds all the way if you like"
do you have a wank in ur little airborne apartment with flat bed Mr ?

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Thanks everyone

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By *otchilliforyouMan
over a year ago

Perth

Done direct flight numerous times from Perth to London and back with Qantas. Really prefer to stopping off. So much time wasted with connecting flights and going through security check again. Would recommend for sure. Where are you coming to over here in Australia.?

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Thinking of January now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think now most flights over 7 hours have mandatory Airbus 380 .

Emirates from Birmingham to Dubai 7 hours , from Dubai you have two options

Dubai to Singapore 7 hours and Singapore to Australia 7 hours

Or Dubai to Australia 14 hours .

We are thinking of taking break journey as long haul flight will defo increase the anxiety .

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By *averman007 OP Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

Thanks definitely stopping over there and back

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