The Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge in Kuala Lumpur is the airline’s flagship lounge and they’ve done a fabulous job of making this space special. Access is available to oneworld Emerald and Sapphire passengers, and I entered using my Qantas Gold status.

by Jason Cooper · March 7, 2026

Plaza Premium First - Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport has no shortage of lounges, but this one is a decent premium option and sits quietly right next door to the standard Plaza Premium Lounge: Plaza Premium First.

by Jason Cooper · March 7, 2026

Plaza Premium Lounge - KUL

If you’re flying through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and have access to the Plaza Premium Lounge, this is one lounge that overdelivers on food and good vibes. I entered using my Priority Pass which I came as part of recent credit card offer.

by Jason Cooper · February 28, 2026

Using the Gyoza Unsold Fares feature to check upgrade likelihood on Qantas

Trying to upgrade a Qantas flight with points can feel like a guessing game. You request an upgrade, cross your fingers, and wait, only to get a ‘nope’ a few days before departure. It doesn’t have to be blind luck, though.

by Jason Cooper · February 14, 2026

SkyTeam Lounge Review - Sydney (SYD)

Flying from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines, I was initially handed an invitation to the Plaza Premium Lounge. But on arrival, I was told I’d actually been upgraded next door to the SkyTeam Lounge — and that small change made a big difference.

by Jason Cooper · February 9, 2026

How to set alerts on Gyoza Flights

If you’ve ever found yourself refreshing the Qantas or Virgin Australia website at 11:47pm, wondering if this is the moment you’ll get lucky with finding your dream reward seats, then… welcome to our club.

by Jason Cooper · February 8, 2026

KLM Boeing 777 Business Class SIN - DPS

Flying Business Class on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines between Singapore and Bali is a great example of how a long-haul aircraft can elevate a short regional flight - even if the service style is a little unconventional.

by Jason Cooper · February 7, 2026

Garuda Indonesia A330-300 Business Class DPS - SYD

Garuda isn’t usually mentioned in the same breath as Asia’s top-tier carriers. When people think of the region’s premium airlines, names like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific or Japan Airlines tend to dominate. Garuda generally sits a rung below that top group, so expectations were measured going in.

by Jason Cooper · February 6, 2026

Qantas Temporary Business Lounge - Sydney

The Temporary Qantas Business Lounge at Sydney Airport, located at Gate 25, feels nothing like a stop-gap solution. In fact, in a few key ways, it actually improves on the permanent lounge that’s currently being refurbished.

by Jason Cooper · February 6, 2026

Malaysia Airlines A330-300 Business Class SYD - KUL

This flight was booked specifically to experience Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo, but an unannounced equipment swap meant the journey was instead operated by the older A330-300.

by Jason Cooper · February 2, 2026

How to search and book Velocity reward seats

Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer loyalty program is one to keep an eye on, despite having a smaller footprint than Qantas. Their curated list of partners includes some international heavyweights such as Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and United. But there are also other ones, such as ANA, which will be useful for some people.

by Jason Cooper · January 28, 2026

How to search and book Qantas reward seats

Finding and booking great-value reward seats with Qantas and its partners, whether it’s a dream trans-Pacific business class holiday or a quick hop around the East Coast, can feel like a mix of art, science and a whole heaping of luck.