My seat: 8F. A full lie-flat bed, the same as you'll find in Business on the Qantas A380.
It's exceptionally comfortable and I had a fabulous sleep.
Price: You can get in here for $8881, return. Economy seats are going for $3542, return.
Flight time: A sniff under 14 hours — because of the curvature of the Earth, this flight dips so far towards Antarctica that you can often catch a view of sea ice below. "About nine times out of 10, there'll be ice down there," says cabin boss Paul. "It all depends on whether there's cloud blocking the view." If you fancy seeing the ice, the crew will wake you when it comes into view.
Fellow passengers: Diggers flying home. And a good smattering of South American visitors heading west.
How full: Economy was full. There were a few empty seats dotted around the Business cabin, including happily, the one next to me.
Entertainment: Superb selection of movies. I finally saw The Death of Stalin — it's terrific.
The service: Consummate pros.
Food and drink: The equal of any you'll get in any Business cabin.
The toilets: Minty fresh throughout.
Luggage: Business passengers get three items in the hold, each can weigh up to 32kg.
The bottomline: I loved this flight.
