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New Qantas bag tags alarm airport security
Oct 16, 2024, 09:34 AMSince attaching mine to a backpack, I have gone through the security in Melbourne, Dubai, Rome, Bari, Trieste, Ljubljana and Venice. The return trip via Dubai had the same result: zero unwanted security concerns. Bit of Hype?
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Singapore Airlines faces delay for new first class, business class
Oct 15, 2024, 06:57 PMThere are some markets where Emirates cannot fly, so Singapore is the logical choice ( Kathmandu in Feb 25), so if paying business class dollars, a new, fresher layout would be nice. Even recreational flyers will be comparing apples and oranges.
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Sri Lanka launches visa-free travel for Australians
Aug 23, 2024, 04:12 PMExcellent news, we are booked to visit Sri Lanka at the start of 2025.
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What it’s like to fly Emirates’ new 777 business class
Aug 13, 2024, 05:30 PMWhat I will be looking for is a place to recharge my hearing aids in an unobtrusive nook or cranny upon my return from Venice next June in hopefully the refurbished B 777. A first world problem, but!
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Should you tip for drinks, meals in airport lounges?
Aug 13, 2024, 09:49 AMSome years ago, spouse and I flew to the US on an United b 747 on the upper deck and was astounded when an American pair of fellow flyers gave the FA ( male) a $ 50 US note and asked to be well looked after. If they obtained any better treatment than us, it would have been a miracle as the ...
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Frequent flyer programs
- Jetstar Airways - Qantas Frequent Flyer
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Likelihood of a further Qantas status extension
May 03, 2020, 06:05 PMI would like to respond to cbs_air, who raises an interesting point. From an idealistic perspective I totally agree, however if we are to show empathy to Australian tourist operators, where is the quid pro quo when these destinations for fellow Australian tourists are ridiculously expensive. I h...
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Aegean airlines refuses to refund bookings on cancelled flights
Apr 28, 2020, 08:17 PMHi Ross Tas and planesa380, your comments were much appreciated. In reply to the questions by planesa380: flying to Venice was no longer an option as the Adriatic cruise was cancelled due to C-19; have not explored the possibility of seeking a credit voucher and will discuss this with my travel ...
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Aegean airlines refuses to refund bookings on cancelled flights
Apr 27, 2020, 07:28 PMHi fellow travellers, I am seeking advice on an issue I have no experience with: seeking a refund from an European Union flight company which refuses to refund tickets and paid luggage for flights scheduled in May 2020 ( when Europe is still locked down)Details: my wife and I booked and paid for ...
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Gold to Platinum - currently 1330 SC credits
Apr 15, 2020, 04:05 PMHi Lesleycarey,Talk about double indemnity if you miss out on the double status credits. I would try to talk to the QFF service folk to get clarification. In light of the current situation within the airline business, one might expect some significant flexibility of award programs else folk like...
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Gold to Platinum - currently 1330 SC credits
Apr 07, 2020, 05:26 PMBad luck snapper head; I sat on 1390 SC for eight months and was advised by QFF Service to ‘apply' for the missing SC towards the end of my membership year. Luckily was able to achieve the missing credits (and some) in Feb this year. Be interesting to see what will happen if serious travel (and s...