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Qantas returns to Santiago from October 31
May 11, 2022, 05:12 PMLATAM already had that monopoly, I wish QF would reconsider and recommence flights from SYD or MEL on a Dreamlike straight to EZE / Buenos Aires instead of having to transit via SCL, otherwise Air New Zealand from AKL straight to EZE but they pulled out altogether
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Malaysia ends testing for all international visitors
May 07, 2022, 01:50 AMGiven some of the comments posted here, I don't think people are aware that as of May 1, 2022 anyone who has had at least double vax is no longer required to stay at a SHA+ hotel, there is no PCR or rapid antigen test or quarantine required, all they need is a minimum USD 10.000 medical insurance...
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How to get a gold status match with Qantas, Air New Zealand
Apr 21, 2021, 03:33 PMI applied for the Air NZ Airpoints gold status match and it was the easiest process ever and it was granted overnight with the nicest personalised welcome letter so I am really impressed. As a Gold Lifetime member with QF I look forward to the opening of borders so that I can now enjoy the perks ...
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The best business class airport lounge dining rooms
Jul 17, 2019, 04:40 PMThe Cathay Pacific lounge at Mel airport is tiny, there's never any seating as it is always full and the food offering is basic. The relatively new CX lounge at BKK airport offers the same boring food time and again and is always almost to capacity as all eligible Oneworld frequent flyers get to ...
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Turkish Airlines' new Boeing 787, and new business class, takes wing
Jul 03, 2019, 03:24 PMDoes it look and feel more comfortable and luxurious than the QF offering for the same class or is it my impression?
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New normal?
Apr 13, 2020, 05:07 PMI work both as a conference interpreter and in fashion, the former would get me to travel across the world, on UN assignments they would fly us business class so it was easy to retain Platinum on QF and Oneworld carriers and enjoy the extra perks as first class lounges, some upgrades, excess lugg...
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Is Sydney to London - via Beijing - a good option?
Apr 24, 2019, 04:45 PMNo need to trouble yourself with worrying about carriers as you could do QF out of Sydney then Finnair AY out of Beijing to Europe via Helsinki but must make sure you choose well and that you are on their Airbus A350 or A359 sorry I can't remember but one is set much nicer aircraft to fly. Beijin...
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Is Royal Air Maroc joining OneWorld?
Nov 30, 2018, 09:56 PMOriginally Posted by Ross They are a little bit funky, I would rate RJ and UL better and more consistent, and consistency is not one of either of their strengths!Having said that they were OK and I would fly them again and if in OW another good way to get SC. Oh dear Royal Air Maroc is heaps bet...
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Qantas cracking down on carry-on luggage
Nov 14, 2018, 05:18 PMOriginally Posted by Grumpyoldman I had a long chat with a CSM about this. She had been off with a shoulder injury. Apparently the issue is the newer 737s with the fold down bins. When loaded they are heavy and a number of crew have received injury from closing them. I have sympathy for this. Bu...
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Did Qantas just invite everybody to join the Chairman's Lounge?
Oct 31, 2018, 06:01 PMAm Platinum and never received anything of the sort