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What’s next for Qantas in the post-Alan Joyce era?
Sep 05, 2023, 02:09 PMo A profitable (after tax etc) airline business that can invest into the future for both customers and staff, and if really necessary, investors as wello On-going focus on safety: not like the recent Q400 issue with leaking hydraulic fluid and still departed to then have an emergency ...
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Reviews: best Oneworld lounges at London Heathrow T3 [2023]
Sep 05, 2023, 01:43 PMI have tried Cathay F etc etc etc, I'm not a convert, I just don't like queuing for a meal. BA is less than average, so that leaves QF, so if you manage your time of arrival for shower, meal and a drink and claim your space then life is 'all good', kick back, relax and charge your phone and...
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Review: Emirates A380 Sydney-Christchurch first & business class
May 28, 2023, 01:14 PMOK, I have flown both airlines in Bus to and from NZ from a regional base. EK wins the 'bling and wow' rating for the hard product, but their service and food, especially the food can be very average. Yes, I know this is a big call, but it is a lived experience. Maybe I just chose 'wrong' f...
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Reviews: the best premium checked luggage and bags [2023]
May 07, 2023, 09:58 AMFirstly, I only use carry-on luggage, even for longer trips of 3-4 weeks. Yes, you can manage, you just need to plan, but walking through Singapore with a heavy 'double' jacket in Nov-Jan does raise a few eyebrows.My 'go-to' bag is a Samsonite hard case and has worn out several QF tags over...
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Here are the five biggest trends in watches for 2023
Apr 16, 2023, 11:05 AMGreat to see my 'cheap' Tissot watches are know back in vogue...with titanium case, funky colour/carbon face/dial patterns, coloured and/or integrated bands etc...I'll be able to say this again in another 10 years...!!!
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Check-in and Q Club Rant
Dec 09, 2023, 04:15 PMYes this is a rant, sorry QF, not happy.Arrived at OOL early for a QF flight and check-in closed, could not even do a bag drop.Then...when I could check-in and go through security, Q Club is closed and doesn't open until 60 min before boarding.Grrrrrrr.....!!!!!
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Qantas : no photos please
Dec 09, 2023, 04:07 PMpatrickk you are correct, photographers must gain consent before publishing.
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Qantas Double Status Credits offer has landed!
Mar 27, 2023, 10:12 PMIf you have been trying to register on your mobile (device) it was not great...however, registering on a 'real computer' worked fine. Make sure that you keep the confirmation e-mail...when it arrives.Sorry if this is late or I have missed something.
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Status extension conundrum
Feb 14, 2023, 10:08 PMWorst case is you ask and there's no positive reply...If you don't ask you'll never know, so ask 'nicely'.I have benefited from this many years ago.
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Air France - QF partnership extra luggage allowance
Jan 06, 2023, 11:22 AMVitorsyd, AF does not have a 'partnership' with QF except to say that you can book AF flights through QF using FF points. This will not recognise your Silver FF, but, if you fly business which is not too many more FF points you get increased checked luggage allowance and access to lounges etc (t...