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Madhatter49

Madhatter49

Member since 11 Dec 2016

Activity

  • 77 Total posts
  • 86 Discussion comments
  • 10 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards - Platinum
  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Cathay Pacific - Asia Miles
  • Etihad - Etihad Guest

Hotel loyalty programs

  • Accor A|Club Gold
  • Hilton HHonors Gold
  • IHG Platinum
comments community discussions

  • Qantas: A380 retirement, A350 replacement

    Jun 10, 2026, 10:37 AM

    considering it's mentioned that the A380s will "start" to be replaced from 2032. This would be correct, as they will replaced as new ones arrive and they're not all going to arrive at the same time.

  • Etihad’s last two A380 superjumbos return

    Jan 26, 2026, 09:48 AM

    And if Virgin AU didn't change do their deal with Qatar. I'd expect one of the locations they'd be returning to would be Sydney.I do wonder how much AU business they lost with the VA partnership being canned.

  • The big change coming to LAX baggage rules

    Apr 09, 2025, 01:40 PM

    If this was posted a week ago. It would be a perfect April Fools Joke.Fantastic news. Hopefully expanded to all airlines and airports.

  • Free WiFi on Qantas flights to Asia

    Mar 14, 2025, 09:41 PM

    It's so easy to plan ahead and pre download a few Netflix or Prime or whatever movies/series to the tablet or phone before leaving home. Anyone who intends to actually watch live streaming services on a mobile service is just dumb. The in flight services should be needed primarily for i...

  • Etihad Airways pulls the plug on Virgin Australia partnership

    Nov 18, 2024, 07:32 PM

    While the Etihad partnership is an obvious loser in the Qatar/Virgin deal. As they're a direct competitor that I don't think the ACCC will be too fussed about. I think they will be more concerned about the lose of Sia and South African airways as a partner. It also effectively rules out the ...

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  • BONZA gone belly up - Opportunity for REX

    Apr 30, 2024, 01:30 PM

    I'd expect Virgin would be more likely to grab those planes and crew than Rex. They would use them on their existing routes though. As evidenced by their Adelaide - Bali route being suspended due to not enough available capacity.

  • Qantas A220 - seatback screens and Wifi

    Oct 01, 2023, 12:09 AM

    Not going to happen.

  • VA potentially partnering with Sri Lankan Airlines?

    Oct 01, 2023, 12:08 AM

    https://bnn.network/world/australia/srilankan-expands-operations-to-australia-with-virgin/ This news is popping up in numerous sites in the past few days. It doesn't appear to be confirmed as VA themselves haven't published anything though, but if it is happening and is just in the negotiation ph...

  • Android app disappeared?

    Aug 04, 2023, 09:03 PM

    Hi, Probably last year sometime I downloaded the Executive Traveller app on Android which has worked great to be able to see new posts etc...I found that it's dissapeared from the store now though. Will this be returning or is it back to the website only?Thanks.

  • A380 and First Class on QF81/82 routes

    Jul 09, 2023, 10:49 AM

    Originally Posted by Serg Originally Posted by Joe Originally Posted by Serg Originally Posted by Joe Qantas doesn't have a true first class. Deluxe Business class yes. You'll need to set your expectations despite the amount of points or money you've spend, which wont equate. Last editedby Joe at...

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