spinoza

spinoza

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  • Qantas begins non-stop Chicago Brisbane flights

    Jul 24, 2019, 03:22 PM

    What's the benefit for someone in Sydney? If I'm going to Chicago, it'll be the same number as stops as if I flew via DFW. Other than for people living in Brisbane and Chicago, it doesn't seem to be any more efficient.

  • Winners and losers from Starwood SPG in Marriott's new program

    Jun 21, 2018, 12:22 PM

    What about points? I have a decent points balance but haven't had status for years. Should I use them before 1 August?

  • How 'smart luggage' makers plan to beat airline bans

    Dec 21, 2017, 12:16 PM

    This article seems very pro-smart luggage. As other comments have said, what does so called smart luggage do that is so valuable? Batteries are risky. Compared to phones and laptops: Manufacturers tend to be new, more like hoverboards than Apple (and even then, as in the case of Samsu...

  • Review: Leica M10 digital camera

    Jul 12, 2017, 02:50 PM

    so weird to see a camera review without photos

  • Travel tip: drop your bags at Hong Kong's CBD airline check-in

    Jun 10, 2016, 02:01 PM

    They've had this feature since the airport and airport express lines opened.. which is almost 20 years ago. When I first used it I thought the same thing - amazing, hope everyone else does this soon. Almost 20 years later, no one. Well almost no one apparently. Most surprised that Singapore hasn...

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  • AF codeshare - Missing points

    Apr 15, 2024, 09:38 AM

    I caught a AF flight with QF code share 2 weeks ago and still haven’t been credited with the points and SCs. I’ve now lodged a missing points claim and they said to wait another 2 weeks.Is this normal? Has anyone experienced this with AF/QF before? I am waiting for the SCs to get to g...

  • Check Luggage through 3 flights

    Apr 15, 2024, 09:31 AM

    Hi, I have 3 consecutive flights on two bookings with QF/EK:1. Sydney to Singapore (QF - Booking 1)2. Singapore to Dubai (EK - Booking 2)3. Dubai to Milan (QF (EK codeshare) - Booking 1)When I board in Sydney will they be able to check the luggage all the way to Milan?

  • Baggage allowance (when travelling in groups)

    Apr 19, 2023, 11:50 AM

    Our family was travelling (3 of us in total) with a suitcase weighing 27kg and Cathay reprimanded me saying we were over the limit. I responded that we had a weight limit of 23*3, so we are well under the limit. They said it was ok this time but not next time. Apparently: "We’re progressive...

  • Using AMEX Membership Rewards points to fly international business class

    Nov 08, 2019, 12:13 AM

    I mainly want to use them to book international business class tickets (e.g. to Asia, Europe, or US). Which airline has the most supply of reward seats, of the below:- Cathay- Singapore- Emirates- Virgin AustraliaThanks

  • Holy Bibles in hotel rooms

    Mar 06, 2018, 11:04 AM

    Originally Posted by traveller99 Originally Posted by Blake Originally Posted by traveller99all they do is supply bibles free of chargeThere would be a cost involved in getting them printed. A much better use of the money and resources would surely be to use it for actual charitable purposes, a...

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