terryj

terryj

Member since 05 Sep 2016

Activity

  • 10 Total posts
  • 7 Discussion comments
  • 0 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Aegean Airlines - Miles & Bonus
  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Hotel loyalty programs

  • Hilton HHonors - Diamond VIP
  • Starwood Preferred Guest - Gold Preferred
  • Rydges PriorityGUEST - Platinum
comments community discussions

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

    Oct 20, 2019, 06:16 PM

    It would be good if Qantas applied the principles of their research flights into their current operations. If keeping to destination time is so important then why would they want to keep the cabin dark on the LAX-JFK sector? Surely having the cabin light would encourage passengers to stay awake d...

  • Travellers mull the Marriott-Starwood merger

    Aug 06, 2018, 09:43 PM

    The 4pm late check-out was the benefit I valued the most being SPG Gold. Now that the late check-out is 1pm I'll be using the new Marriott less. At least being mid-tier Rydges PGR Platinum still gets 3pm late check-out.

  • Buying a Three roaming SIM card for UK, EU

    Jul 06, 2018, 01:19 AM

    I found Three fine for a one off trip to London. However, be aware that Three consider the roaming time to be the total duration from first roaming use outside the UK to when the next time you return to the UK, regardless of the actual time the sim card was active. I got caught out by this and ha...

  • Qantas' new Perth transit lounge

    Mar 23, 2018, 02:35 AM

    This is not a smart move if Qantas wants to try and woo back customers to use their Singapore and Auckland services.

  • Luggage-grabbing flyers ignore safety pleas

    Feb 03, 2018, 11:31 PM

    The easiest solution is to limit carry-on luggage to one small personal item.

  • Best London Hilton for an anniversary stay?

    Dec 16, 2019, 08:31 PM

    I agree that for a special stay the Conrad London St James is an excellent choice if it's within your budget. The Hilton Paddington was also a favourite of mine due to easy and convenient transport connections but I've heard it's become more run-down the past few year. Nearby the Hilton Metropole...

  • Finnair flight ineligible for QF points or SC

    Jun 13, 2019, 11:20 AM

    I had a similar problem with a Finnair booking but it was resolved with the correct points/status credits posted. You may want to email the boarding the boarding passes and e-ticket to [email protected] and point out that I class is paid business class and according to the Terms and Co...

  • Dimming QF11 Boeing 787 electronic window shades

    May 15, 2019, 03:30 PM

    I was on that flight last week and the windows were significantly dimmed, though not all the way, and it was not possible for me to alter the extent of dimming. Luckily I had been in LA for a week already otherwise it would not have been good for body clock adjustment coming direct from Sydney.

  • Best Lie Flat Business Class seat

    Nov 07, 2018, 10:56 AM

    Despite the criticisms of the QF Skybed 2, I actually prefer them to their newer Business Suites if flying a window seat on the A380 which has the side storage areas. The older Skybeds provide more vertical area for moving my legs. After having done a 15 hour flight with the A380 Skybed and a 4 h...

  • Finnair RTW

    Jun 13, 2018, 09:32 PM

    Personally I find the Finnair RTW tickets unbeatable value, with tickets under $6000 as part of a recent sale. Sure, it's not the best but for the price they have lie flat seats, even in the A330; and it's possible to use Cathay Pacific and Qantas as part of the itinerary.Even without oneWorld st...