• Sounds truly wonderful, Michael.  I wonder what the cost of the airfare was back then, and what that would be in today's dollars if indexed by the CPI?  Asking purely out of curiosity in case other readers know.  Great selection of photos from ET's archives, who'd have guessed...

  • Good analysis by the Staff Writers (thank-you), only one benchmark I find myself disagreeing with - F&B.  In business class on VA flights I've never seen a meagre offering like that shown in the photograph above.  Never.  All of my meals have been better/closer depicted by the ...

  • The choice of St Hallet Faith has been doing my head in all week-end, and I've now discovered why, IMHO, it was chosen.  See following link (WARNING: this link leads to graphic content that may disturbing and/or offensive to wine aficionados who, until now, think wine only comes in bottles):...

  • In my defense, I blame proximity of the Board bar fridge to the 'Executive Work Station' here in the office.  But . . .  as it's now gone past 5pm AEDST . . . . last one to leave please turn off the lights!   

  • Dude, do you really think red tailed roo-boys would come to the defense of SIA?  No.  Here's why.  Your post sort of reads like a whine about SIA not offering a choice of 3 meals in Eco, when in the meantime in Premium they also get only two.  Last time I looked Premium fares ...

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  • El Al Melbourne no show?

    Mar 01, 2024, 10:48 AM

    Originally Posted by bitre El Al were planning a new Melbourne route by June 2024. It’s been crickets since that announcement and the route isn’t bookable four months out from that date. Do you think the new Turkish Airlines flights have scuppered their plans for this new route? Defi...

  • Originally Posted by kimshep Originally Posted by djtech If you are really interested, I suggest you read the AFR op-ed on her departure. Good catch. djtech.Behind a paywall, but I presume similar to the 'Australian' article basically suggesting a "push" ? The Oz tackles the story from a few dif...

  • Brisbane Hotel Question

    Jan 23, 2024, 05:21 PM

    Originally Posted by jakewilliamsjrw Question for those who know Brisbane, planning a visit in April, tossing up between staying at South Bank or near Queen Street Mall, which side would you recommend? Looking at four days during the week. I'm looking at rooms with two beds, I've narrowed the sea...

  • Brisbane Hotel Question

    Jan 23, 2024, 05:09 PM

    Originally Posted by tommygun Agree Southbank is the better location by far. Hyatt Regency is the better hotel by far. I'd go with the Hyatt, because it's just a short stroll across Victoria Bridge from Southbank anyway, or a quick dash on one of the CityCat ferries. Yeah, Hyatt is quite good. A...

  • QF Platinum Threshold

    Jan 04, 2024, 09:31 AM

    Originally Posted by mspcooper Originally Posted by FFScientist Originally Posted by vhojm 100sc if you are desperate is a quick mileage run. Business class to NZ and back on a sale fare is a good way to do it. I have never understood the logic behind a "status run" You are basically paying over ...

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