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Jamie Freed

Jamie Freed

Senior Reporter

Jamie Freed writes on business specialising in aviation, tourism, travel. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Jamie has 10 years experience as a journalist.Connect via Twitter or email.

The rear of the main cabin on Hawaiian Airlines.

Airline review: Hawaiian Airlines economy extra comfort, Honolulu to Sydney

For those who value space and few extra perks like earlier boarding and in-seat power, it is well worth the price.

  • Jamie Freed
British Airways Boeing 747-400.

Airline review: British Airways Club World (business class), London to New York

This is perhaps the best trans-Atlantic option available given the flights are so frequent and the service is so good.

  • Jamie Freed
Indonesia AirAsia X began flying from Melbourne to Bali in March 2015.

Indonesia AirAsia X cancels flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Bali

Indonesia AirAsia X will end its flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Bali on September 1.

  • Jamie Freed
Seatfrog will offer last-minute upgrades to premium seats.

Seatfrog will help you snag a last-minute upgrade on your next flight

Seatfrog, which has raised $1.2 million in seed funding, lets airlines offer last-minute seat upgrades in an auction.

  • Jamie Freed
Qantas new pilot uniform launch at Carriage Works, Everleigh.

Qantas unveils new pilot uniforms with women in mind for first time

When Qantas A330 Captain Debbie Slade joined the airline 27 years ago as one of its first female pilots, little thought was given to uniforms for women.

  • Jamie Freed
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Airly co-founders, from left, Ivan Vysotskiy, Alexander Robinson and Luke Hampshire, are seeking funding for the private jet service.

All you can fly start-up Airly aims for third quarter launch

Airly hopes to start flying between Sydney and Melbourne by the end of September.

  • Jamie Freed
Cabin crew service on EasyJet is both functional and helpful.

Airline review: EasyJet economy, Paris to Barcelona

This flight was cheaper and faster than taking a high-speed train, so, yes, it's a good alternative.

  • Jamie Freed
American Airlines Boeing 737-800.

Airline review: American Airlines first class, New York to Miami, US

The lack of free lounge access for all but top-tier frequent flyers for domestic flights under five hours, such as this one, is disappointing.

  • Jamie Freed
Ryanair's rock-bottom price can't be beaten.

Airline review: Ryanair economy, Barcelona to Fuerteventura (Canary Islands), Spain

The rock-bottom price can't be beaten, but you have to set your expectations very low.

  • Jamie Freed
The new system will give flyers who book an economy class award a shot at an upgrade to business class' upgraded seating.

Qantas to allow upgrades on frequent flyer award bookings using points

As Qantas frequent flyer members know well, snaring a business class or premium economy award seat booking can be difficult.

  • Jamie Freed

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