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  • How I survived the world’s first 20-hour flight

    Oct 25, 2019, 07:49 PM

    I'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.}

  • Virgin to buy back 100% of Velocity

    Jul 13, 2019, 07:18 PM

    We choose to fly VA rather than QF.Why can't VA appreciate and reciprocate our loyalty?If it's only about $$$, say so! and we'll fly cheaper.PQQ to International is so expensive and unreliable becoming easier to drive!

  • Qantas rules out bunk beds below decks for Sunrise

    Jun 05, 2019, 08:25 PM

    ?recycle the water??front to back?

  • UK opens e-gates, ditches landing cards

    Apr 24, 2019, 06:23 PM

    About time! Won't go through Southampton EVER again!!

  • Your guide to bringing guests into Qantas lounges

    Mar 13, 2019, 08:27 PM

    2 of us travelling to NAN (Business) shortly on same flights as daughter and son-in-law (cattle) with 5 kids.Hopefully we'll get them all in!

  • Qantas often blocked empty seats for me for international flights but sometim...

    Oct 04, 2019, 07:39 PM

    The 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)

  • Flight socks in business class

    Jul 24, 2019, 11:04 PM

    With a doctor's letter, you may get your health fund to contribute

  • Qantas first class pyjamas for a tall traveller

    Jul 18, 2019, 01:03 AM

    Bit of a 1st world "problem" ???? BYO perhaps?

  • Separate Virgin Australia lounge for business class?

    Jul 12, 2019, 08:12 PM

    PQQ-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.

  • Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airlines: Europe to NZ

    May 08, 2019, 07:35 PM

    Are you One World or Star Alliance? Which one do you need 60sc for Platinum?

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