Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

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Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

View the original article here

Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

View the original article here

Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

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What these bosses can't live without

This is what Ms Shih carries with her everywhere. Picture: Clara Shih/LinkedIn Source: Supplied

Richard Branson says he just can't function without his wonderful assistant Helen. Picture: Richard Branson/LinkedIn

• Job networking site quiz 50 influential people
• Reveals the secrets behind powerful CEOs' success
• The things I always carry on me: LinkedIn

THEY may be some of the world's most powerful and influential business people, but when push comes to shove, there are some things they simply can't function without.

From personal assistants to gadgets, and an old fashioned book, we've selected ten of the best company leaders who reveal some of the secrets behind their success.

The full list, as featured on job networking site LinkedIn, quizzed more than 50 influential people to find out just what made them tick and what it was they had to have on them at all times.

1. First off the bat is Virgin king pin Richard Branson who might seem on the go and on the ball, but admits he’d be hopelessly lost without his personal assistant Helen.

He says: "I couldn’t get through the workday without my assistant, Helen. While gadgets like smartphones and tablets certainly do have a huge positive impact upon my working life, it is the people around me who really make the difference."
The Virgin founder insists having an assistant who is on the ball 24/7 is one of the main ways he stays on top of business.

2.Meg Whitman may be the most powerful person at Hewlett-Packard, but when it comes to the things she always carries it’s clear cut: her laptop, swimsuit and country music are a must.
The HP CEO says spending more than 60 per cent of her time on the road means she needs to focus, tune out and stay flexible.
"When traveling, I always carry a swimsuit and try to stay at a location near a pool so I can get in a morning swim regardless of time zone," she says.
And in terms of staying flexible she says she can’t travel without her HP Envy x2, which allows her to do business around the clock while her music lets her to tune out.

3. Indian-born American physician Deepak Chopra has these things he says he just can’t travel or work without: "Mybasis, Dream Weaver, and my iPhone and iPad in my toolkit."
He says travelling around so much means it’s vital he has all these with him.
His mybasis acts as his online personal dashboard recording information about his body, while his Dream Weaver helps him relax and his iPad keep him connected to family, office and friends, something he says is important to him.

4. For Peter Guber, CEO of Mandalay Entertainment and owner of Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Dodgers, it’s simple - he can't function without his smartphone which he admits he's addicted to.
"I have become habituated, if not addicted to my mobile and all of its benefits." The author also reveals he's gone back home to get his phone if he's forgotten it but not his wallet.

5. Then there’s Vivian Schiller Chief Digital Officer, at America’s NBC News who admits to carrying almost nothing.
Having gone from carrying over-sized bags filled with makeup, multiple pens and notebooks, snacks, shoes etc in the past, she admits she’s cut right back on what’s essential.
"When I travel, which is now two or three times a week, the goal is to carry nothing with me - or as close to nothing as possible. No laptops, just an iPad; no printouts, no books, they’re all on my Kindle," she says.

6. Neil Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief at American Banker, used to be hooked to be hooked to his smart phones and laptops until he realised it was raising his blood pressure and stress so he changed tack and stepped back.
"That's when I decided to start packing a non-volatile, random access analog device whose origins hark back to 2400 BC. It’s called a book," he says.

7.Clara Shih, CEO of Hearsay Social & Author of The Facebook Era, says being on the go as head of a fast-growing tech company means she can’t be without her Droid 4 (phone), her Tory Burch ballet flats and one business card with an important reminder: to slow down and take a deep breath.

8.RedBalloon founder Naomi Simson says she never gets by without a smile.
“It’s far easier to get things accomplished with a smile on your dial,” she says.

9. Jennifer Dulski, President and COO at Change.Org simply can’t live without her calligraphy pens because "I find that a handwritten personal note can be especially precious."

10. Finally Craigslist.com founder Craig Newmark says he can’t function without his Samsung Galaxy Note II which he uses 80 per cent of the time. Having also worn a watch most of his life he says he also depends on a Martian Watches Passport, which “functions as a little speakerphone with caller ID”

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Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

View the original article here

Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

View the original article here

Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

View the original article here

Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

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Five ways to get to London without Qantas

Tower of London by drone: beautiful birds-eye view of UK capital. Image: Team BlackSheep Source: Supplied

• Qantas flights to London now go via Dubai 
• But that's not the only option for Australians 
• Warning: New air route could land you in trouble 

SO you don't want to fly via Dubai? There are plenty of other options for getting to London. Here are a few you may not have thought of.

We all know that Qantas is flying via Dubai and that they have a great connection through to Europe on Emirates now. But what if you DON'T want to fly via Dubai? What if you were one of those flyers who loved packing your swimmers in your carry-on and heading to the rooftop airport pool for a quick dip in between connections in Singapore? (There's a rooftop pool? Yes. There is.)

Although the Qantas alliance has been much publicised there are still dozens of ways you can get to Europe from Australia. It's not the end of the world. There's at least one flight that takes LESS time than the Qantas flight, is cheaper and arrives later than 7am. Here are our top five flights for travel to Europe on the 18th of May and returning June 1. 

1) The cheapest economy class fare to London within those dates according to Expedia is Virgin Atlantic. This flight stops in Hong Kong. It takes 24 hours in total and costs $1759 including taxes and fees. The layover in Hong Kong is one and a half hours. The Airbus A340-600 will get you in to London at 5.25am.

2) The next best economy price is British Airways. Breaking up with Qantas has made BA better. Yesterday they released their revamped cabin interior. If you're lucky enough to fly business or first class they will even serve you a cocktail. And yes, BA still has first class. You may get an upgrade if you are really lucky. BA's flight will set you back $1778 and it stops once in Singapore so pack your swimmers. There's only 1 hour and 20 minutes for the stop over so you may need to swim fast. The Boeing 777 arrives at London Heathrow at 5.30am. 

3) There's even Malaysia. Flying via KL on Malaysian airlines will take you 25 hours. Three of those hours will be spent at KL airport. The transit hotel offers a gym and showers. You don't even have to go through customs. From Sydney to Kuala Lumpur this $1843 flight will be on a A330-300. From KL to London it will be on an A380-800. It arrives into London at 5.50am.

4) China Southern also flies to London from Australia. The flight total time on an Airbus A330 then and Airbus A330-200 is slightly longer at 26 hours and 10 minutes. Three hours and ten minutes will be spent checking out the airport at Guangzhou. Maybe this one isn't the best option. But it's still cheaper than Qantas and Emirates at $1789. The bonus is this flight arrives into London at 3.25pm. Just enough time to head out, check out some sights, have a few pints and then crash into bed. 

5) Flying Singapore Airlines will set you back $2223. The flight takes 22 hours and 24 minutes. That's actually shorter than the Qantas flight via Dubai, despite claims to the contrary. The stopover in Singapore is one hour. Maybe not enough time for a swim, but enough time for a quick manicure or at least a decent walk. Singapore flies at Boeing 777-200 from Sydney to Singapore and then a Boeing 777-300 to London. The food and service on Singapore Airlines has been voted on of the five best in the world. Better than any of the other airline mentioned. And it arrives into London at a much more reasonable 7.35am. 

Then there is Qantas. The flight will take 23 hours and 30 minutes from Sydney via Dubai. It will cost $2238. The layover in Dubai is one hour and 30 minutes. Qantas flies an Airbus A380-800. It arrives in London at 6.35am. 

Qantas is entering a partnership with Emirates that will see all flights to Europe go via Dubai. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

So there really isn't much difference between flights. The only difference is where you want to stop over and how much you want to pay.

View the original article here