In over a decade I have never had an issue as Platinum with my partner with no status and 2 kids - but only at QF operated lounges. Completely different at co-lounges, Oneworld lounges etc.

Critical for me: leave Sydney cbd office 1 hour before departure, walk to station, go through security, 5-10 mins to boarding. Seems good value to me. And, if you have opal card and have to use more than twice in a week, normal fares apply. Has saved me a bunch. On balance: a massive time and cos...

Last flight next Tuesday on QF is 6.45pm, which made it hard to work around a meeting finishing 6pm. Opted for VA - had flights at 7.05pm and 8.30pm!

A number of my colleagues have done the PER-LHR flight in economy, and say that they would never go any other way again. They liked just getting it over with, but also thought the seats and 787 atmosphere quite good. Admittedly you are going from Sydney, so it is still one stop, but might be wo...

I had a long chat with a CSM about this. She had been off with a shoulder injury. Apparently the issue is the newer 737s with the fold down bins. When loaded they are heavy and a number of crew have received injury from closing them. I have sympathy for this. But 7kg remains a very light load for...