Airlines Archives - Have Wheelchair Will Travel https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/category/airlines/ Accessible travel | Travelling with a wheelchair Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:42:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/havewheelchairwilltravel.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-HWWT_Icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Airlines Archives - Have Wheelchair Will Travel https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/category/airlines/ 32 32 67804667 Hawaiian Airlines Extra Comfort review https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/hawaiian-airlines-extra-comfort-review/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/hawaiian-airlines-extra-comfort-review/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:30:06 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=28674 I don’t know anyone that would say no to extra comfort on a flight, so when I was offered the opportunity to review Hawaiian Airlines Extra Comfort class it was an easy ‘yes please!’ Unless you are flying at the pointy end of the plane, most of us find air travel something to be endured ... Read more

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Review – Qantas International Business Class Lounge, Sydney https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/review-qantas-international-business-class-lounge-sydney/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/review-qantas-international-business-class-lounge-sydney/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:15:25 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=28658 Airport lounges often provide respite from the hustle and bustle of the airport environment. I know that by the time I arrive at the airport and clear security I’m certainly ready for somewhere to decompress. And depending on the circumstances, sometimes a shower and a snack are the priority of a visit to a lounge. ... Read more

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Qantas Airbus A380 Premium Economy class review https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-airbus-a380-premium-economy-class-review/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-airbus-a380-premium-economy-class-review/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:17:11 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=28642 I’ve been fortunate to fly in premium economy class on quite a few airlines now so when I was recently booking a trip to the US I was keen to try the Qantas Airbus A380 premium economy cabin. For me, the main attraction of premium economy is extra legroom but overall I found Qantas premium ... Read more

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Qantas Airbus A380 business class review https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-airbus-a380-business-class-review/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-airbus-a380-business-class-review/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:40:25 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=28637 Arriving in the best shape possible after a long-haul flight is always my aim and I have long known that flying at the pointy end of the plane would be the best chance of that. So recently it was an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to fly in business class on the Qantas Airbus ... Read more

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Tips for air travel with a wheelchair https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/tips-for-air-travel-with-a-wheelchair/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/tips-for-air-travel-with-a-wheelchair/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:45:29 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=28361 We have travelled with our son Braeden both domestically and internationally. His wheelchair goes everywhere with us, and we won’t be the first family with a wheelchair to tell you we feel nervous every time we hand his chair over to baggage handling. The wheelchair is Braeden’s independence and means to enjoy his travels when ... Read more

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Qantas carer concession fare – international & domestic discounts https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-carer-concession-fare-international-domestic-discounts/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-carer-concession-fare-international-domestic-discounts/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:22:49 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=27918 Qantas has long provided a concession fare on Australian domestic flights to increase the support for people living with a disability to assist with their travel and for that of their carers. The Qantas Carer Concession Card is provided to people with significant support requirements who, due to physical, sensory, intellectual and cognitive disabilities need ... Read more

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Qantas domestic economy class review https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-domestic-economy-class-review/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-domestic-economy-class-review/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:51:09 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=27497 It had been a while since I had flown Qantas on a domestic flight so when I was travelling solo to Melbourne recently I decided to reacquaint myself with our national airline. There were a few reasons Qantas was appealing so as always, I thought I’d share my experience. Qantas domestic economy class review My ... Read more

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Qantas Club lounge Melbourne Domestic Airport review https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-club-lounge-melbourne-domestic-airport-review/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/qantas-club-lounge-melbourne-domestic-airport-review/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:39:45 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=27441 I’m rather partial to a visit to an airport lounge so I jumped at the opportunity to do a tour of the Qantas Club lounge at Melbourne Domestic Airport. I’ve had the opportunity to review other airline lounges both in Australia and the US and it’s always good to see the facilities that are unique ... Read more

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Air travel for wheelchair users explained https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/air-travel-for-wheelchair-users-explained/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/air-travel-for-wheelchair-users-explained/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:01:25 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=27383 What a privilege it was to be invited by United Airlines on their first tour dedicated to accessibility. As many of you may remember, I flew with United Airlines in their Premium Plus class (premium economy) to Los Angeles earlier this year and I was impressed by the service but as I wasn’t travelling with ... Read more

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United Airlines Premium Plus review https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/united-airlines-premium-plus-review/ https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/united-airlines-premium-plus-review/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 07:32:54 +0000 https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net/?p=26372 On my recent trip to the US I travelled with United Airlines in their Premium Plus cabin. Every flight choice I make comes down to pricing and when comparing airfares, United Airlines was the cheapest. I initially was looking at United Airlines economy class but knowing I’d be departing exhausted and returning on a flight ... Read more

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