About Me: How I Went from Economy Hell to Business Class Bliss

I’m Adam Strachan—an Aussie entrepreneur, digital nomad, and self-proclaimed hater of Economy Class.

My journey to Business Class Hacks started way back in 2010. I’d always thought Economy was a bit sh#t. But that year, I had a flight so unbelievably awful that I swore I’d never fly long-haul in Economy again.

I was crammed in like a sardine, no legroom, couldn't even recline my seat, crap food, crap service—not even unlimited alcohol could knock me out. I landed sore, exhausted, and had to drag myself straight back to work. That was it. NEVER AGAIN.

But let’s be real—Business Class isn’t exactly cheap. A flight to Europe can easily set you back $10k+, and I wasn’t about to drop that kind of cash. So, I became obsessed with cracking the code—figuring out every possible trick, hack, and loophole to never fly Economy again. And guess what? I did it.

For the past 15+ years, I’ve mastered the system. Since 2017, I haven’t even flown Economy on a short-haul flight! I’ve flown hundreds of Business Class flights for a fraction of the price—without hoarding points, signing up for dodgy credit cards, or playing airline games.

How Business Class Hacks Was Born

It wasn’t until late 2024, after helping a mate save $2k on his flights to Asia, that he said, "Mate, you should write a book on this!"

So I did.

That’s how my best-selling eBook, F#ck Economy – Fly Business Instead, was born. Inside, I reveal exactly how I’ve been hacking Business Class travel for over a decade—so you can do it too.

Because seriously, F#ck Economy. It sucks.

More About Me

  • Originally from Melbourne, I’m a massive Western Bulldogs (AFL) fan.
  • I spend a lot of time in the Philippines and travelling the world.
  • I co-own Metal Dogs with my brother James, creating custom metal dog art.
  • I also do some marketing work and, in a past life, spent 12 years in Banking & Finance in Australia and London.
  • My passion? Scoring insane flight deals, flying in luxury for less, and helping others do the same.

What’s Next?

Business Class Hacks is new (launched January 2025), but I’ve got big plans—more guides, more hacks, and more ways to help you travel in luxury without the luxury price tag.

Got questions? Want to fly smarter? Contact me here—I personally reply to every message.