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Recalling the fabulous bars and lounges of the Boeing 747
Mar 19, 2024, 04:58 PMSounds 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...
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Best domestic business class compared: Qantas vs Virgin vs Rex
Mar 19, 2024, 01:02 PMGood 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 ...
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Singapore Airlines revamps premium economy meals and champagne
Mar 17, 2024, 11:51 AMThe 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):...
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Singapore Airlines revamps premium economy meals and champagne
Mar 15, 2024, 05:15 PMIn 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!
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Singapore Airlines revamps premium economy meals and champagne
Mar 15, 2024, 04:42 PMDude, 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 AMOriginally 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...
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Hrdlicka Is leaving VA: where is VA heading with Bain and the next owner(s), ...
Feb 27, 2024, 09:32 AMOriginally 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...
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Brisbane Hotel Question
Jan 23, 2024, 05:21 PMOriginally 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...
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Brisbane Hotel Question
Jan 23, 2024, 05:09 PMOriginally 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...
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QF Platinum Threshold
Jan 04, 2024, 09:31 AMOriginally 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 ...