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Qantas, Virgin could pay passengers for delayed, cancelled flights
Feb 23, 2024, 12:17 PMSo in the UK and EU, the compensation is only for operational delays (flights cancelled due to scheduling, not enough staff etc). So bad weather would not qualify for a payment (which makes sense: the airline can't control the weather).
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This dog flew Singapore Airlines business class from Sydney to Italy
Oct 02, 2021, 07:40 AMSadly some Australians would be horrified at the thought of a dog being in the cabin. They’d freak out at the thought of it barking or defecating or biting. Meanwhile, pretty much everywhere else e.g., USA, UK, Europe welcomes dogs into normal human life in hotels, cafes, pubs, planes, buse...
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Qantas halts A380 upgrades in international fleet review
May 06, 2020, 12:03 AMMe too -- I'll fly immediately.I also did a completely unscientific survey of my Facebook friends - about 15 replied. All but two of them said they would be "just as comfortable" flying once flights resume. About half said they might fly a little less, but the other half said they would fly just ...
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Virgin restores Velocity Gold, Platinum status for past members
Apr 04, 2020, 02:35 AMI suspect part of this is to help rally the troops to pressure the government to provide financial support to Virgin Australia (VA). The more Gold and Platinum VA members out there, the more vocal the public will be, and the more support and pressure there will be on the government. A smart strat...
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Heathrow Express upgrades its high speed 15-minute ride
Mar 09, 2020, 09:52 AMOk -- then I'm not sure we're talking about the same Paddington station then. The main (only) huge big entrance to the station has no steps -- only a short lane (about 100m) on a slight incline leading up to Praed Street.
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Sydney T1 International Check-In Time for flight to Auckland
Jul 06, 2023, 10:46 PMI'm on the 5:45pm Qantas flight to Auckland. One checked bag. Platinum status.Is it possible to check-in in the morning so I can spend the day in the First Lounge?
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Qantas Heathrow check-in times
Jul 18, 2022, 11:59 PMThanks appreciate the heads up. I might get to the airport extra early when the Perth flight check-in is still open in that case.
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Qantas Heathrow check-in times
Jul 18, 2022, 12:23 AMTwo questions:QUESTION 1:For Heathrow check-in, the Qantas website says:“Check-in opens 4 hours before the first Qantas international flight and closes 45 minutes before departure.”There’s two flights each day: departing at 11:55am (to Perth) and at 9:05pm QF2 to Sydney (via Sin...
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Qantas phone service (or lack of)
Apr 03, 2022, 11:40 AM5 year+ platinum. Have called three times last week, and each call on hold over 1.5 hours. Finally got through, but cut off mid way. Now when I call I get the “piss off” message (i.e., only stay on hold if you’re travelling in the next 24 hours).
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Which airlines are best bet for economy entry to Sydney
Sep 03, 2020, 09:04 AMThe problem is that a business class flight from London to Sydney in the coming months is around $10,000.So many Australians overseas who need to return home. To look after sick or dying relatives. Australians who have lost their jobs overseas. Australian volunteers in war torn countries. The onl...