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Virgin Mk II could launch in as little as three months
Apr 26, 2020, 08:51 AMIMO, the new "normal" will be very different to the old one. Maybe the planes seized at airports are leased ones? Let Macquarie Bank or whoever keep them! Senior business people that used to be flying SIN-LAX-ABU all the time are now teleconferencing
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Private investors circle Virgin Australia for take-over
Apr 17, 2020, 09:48 PMHaving lived in PQQ from the mid 70s, (that's 1970, not 1870 LOL) I still remember how well the single airline idea worked! PQQ-SYD one way was about the same cost as a 2 week holiday in Spain ex London. It will be much cheaper to keep Virgin alive than to start again
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Europe’s sleeper trains are back, with a modern design twist
Jan 08, 2020, 11:42 PMIn the 70s flying was only for rich people! The bar cars on the Inghams tours were a favourite. 100% smoking, active or passive, your choice.
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The innovations that reshaped business travel this decade
Dec 20, 2019, 03:18 PMDoesn't a decade last 10 years? i.e. until 31st December 2010 for the first one, 2020 for the second one this century.
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How I survived the world’s first 20-hour flight
Oct 25, 2019, 07:49 PMI've always gone to destination time once boarded! The reason they turn the lights down is to get you to "sleep" rather than ask for things. {AKA service, attention, help, etc., etc.}
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COVID-19 vaccine - paid options
Feb 19, 2021, 11:46 PMIf they want you to pay, 99.999999% chance scam
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Qantas often blocked empty seats for me for international flights but sometim...
Oct 04, 2019, 07:39 PMThe other thing to do is to fly business! Get on a redeye, lie down, have a sleep and save both a hotel for the night and an extra day. Perhaps you need to do the sums? (Sorry, consult your financial advisor to give you an actuarial assessment)
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Flight socks in business class
Jul 24, 2019, 11:04 PMWith a doctor's letter, you may get your health fund to contribute
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Qantas first class pyjamas for a tall traveller
Jul 18, 2019, 01:03 AMBit of a 1st world "problem" ???? BYO perhaps?
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Separate Virgin Australia lounge for business class?
Jul 12, 2019, 08:12 PMPQQ-BNE, PQQ-SYD, PQQ- anywhere!!!!! no Business class available! Sardine Class only!If we come off Business from elsewhere I sure as "Heck" want lounge waiting, waiting for the connection.