DAREng

DAREng

Member since 18 Jul 2017

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  • 15 Discussion comments
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  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Hotel loyalty programs

  • Starwood Preferred Guest - Gold Preferred
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  • Turkish Airlines begins Melbourne-Istanbul flights

    Jan 31, 2024, 07:59 PM

    I must in part concur with Joe on Turkish Airlines. New flights to Istanbul look positive but from previous experience last year flight withinEurope lousy. Crapped out A320 where the Business class seat is in Economy with middle seat blocked, food and onboard service was terrible. The new Istanbu...

  • Review: Qatar Airways Platinum Frequent Flyer Lounge, Doha

    Sep 25, 2023, 08:55 PM

    Chris, excellent report for this amazing airport, one of the world's best. If you ever get the chance Fly F with QR and access  the Al Safwa lounge you can experience Luxury. Unfortunately no upgrades from Business to F with points etc will give you access which is disappointing. Like elsewh...

  • Nine airlines reveal what’s next in first class

    Sep 24, 2023, 11:11 AM

    I agree with Doktor, no mention of EK. As he mentions their Suites are excellent, service great and much room to move around on the A380 and rear bar for socialising if necessary. And of course the shower after a lengthy flight to Aus. The discussion provided by ET went to great lengths to show d...

  • Emirates expands ‘Book the Cook’-style meals across Europe

    Sep 18, 2023, 07:58 PM

    Just returned from DXB in F, food was exceptional and service superb. Flight was Codeshare with QPleasing everyone isn't easy when you are preparing 120,000 meals per day out of the dnata kitchen there. I have inspected the kitchen. I found that if you needed extra bread or other item just ask fo...

  • Up close with Qantas’ all-new A350 business class

    Feb 24, 2023, 02:19 PM

    Nothing inspirational here from Q,  For Europe give me Emirates anytime, short stopover in Dubai for shower and freshen up and a day flight to anywhere in Europe without having to land at horrible HR. Thankfully having reached LTG after many years of loyalty to Q can now try all other airlin...

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  • The Latest Qantas Insult

    Jul 17, 2022, 12:27 PM

    Two weeks ago I had a great QF experience. Arrived Cb airport at 7.40 am for 8.30 am flight to Sydney. After waiting 4 hours in the Lounge was advised flight would be via Melb to Sydney After waiting another hour there was no indication when the Melb flight would board. Went home and drove to Syd...

  • Qantas phone service (or lack of)

    Apr 22, 2022, 07:46 PM

    I can't complain, calls through to Qantas Guest Service. Within last 10 days, first was answered in 4 mins and the second in 10 mins as P1 for bookings using points. Staff were extremely pleasant and cooperative. One person worked from home couldn't assist me enough. Good to see for members who f...

  • $39 MEL-SYD flights on REX

    May 05, 2021, 04:53 PM

    As a Canberran in small business I wish them well. Q has screwed us all for many years on this sector. I had a one day course in Sydney which supposedly was to finish at 5 which would be a 6.55 flight to Cb. Course finished early and at the airport after 3.00. I asked for an early flight at 4.00 ...

  • First arrivals at LHR T5

    Aug 20, 2019, 09:48 PM

    Members, if flying into LHR from NYC what is your preferred One World Airline in Business Class, American or BA?Thanks

  • Flying with a baby in Qantas First Class

    Oct 10, 2018, 07:36 PM

    Chris though I wouldn't like a baby in First Class, you as a Double P1 should be entitled to all first class seats just for you, your partner and baby.

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