I flew QF73 to SFO on 10 Jul. TO was at 2155 but due hotel checkout I arrived at SYD INT about 1530hrs hoping to get into First Lounge early. Was told that the flight was not open yet and to try later at about 1630 or 1700hrs. I swear I had checked in way earlier on other flights to US but staff...

In the past (2018-2021) I would buy a T-Mobile prepaid at T-mobile shop or at Best Buy as I needed data and a US number. There is no credit check for prepaid and it was for 1 month and option to top up. I would let it expire then top up again on next trip and think the t-mobile number lasted abo...