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UK lifts business class ‘flight tax’ to $430
Mar 07, 2024, 10:20 PMIf the hassle of open-jaw tickets and getting from the UK to Europe is a bit much, another work around is to plan a stopover of more than 24 hours. The tax applies to the first stopover point not the full journey. If you fly direct from the UK and make a stopover of more than 24 hours in Ist...
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Qantas says it won’t let dogs, cats fly in the cabin
Mar 07, 2024, 07:14 AMIt's a hollow initiative unless airports agree to allow pets in the terminals. Most don't.
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Qantas launches Darwin-Singapore flights
Jan 17, 2024, 05:33 PMI live in Darwin. If you cannot get the SQ flight, it's either a self connection via Bali (with border clearance and two stop itineraries beyond Asia) or a back track via southern ports which can adds a minimum of 12hrs to each leg of the journey. The E190 is a perfectly acceptable option co...
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Ranked & rated: Qantas’ best and worst business class seats
Dec 02, 2023, 08:14 AMGetting a solo seat on the handful of E190 international routes delivers a rather comfy experience.
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Expert tips to help you power through work during your next flight
Oct 06, 2023, 12:57 PMAircraft are public spaces, consider the type of work you may be doing. If sensitive work is a must, the type of seat matters. In a window seat you can better angle the screen away from prying eyes. Sod's law also says that, while inflight and far from IT support, the company laptop will cho...
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Qantas points when flight changed to new carrier
Mar 15, 2024, 09:06 PMAs Qantas made the change, you can claim the higher QF points if this isn't done automatically. The points will be as per the Qantas ticket booked. I'd suggest that you call Qantas for advice on how this needs to be processed.
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EK Seat selection - QF Booking - Not available online
Jan 13, 2024, 06:06 PMYou can select EK seats if using a QF flight number via the Emirates website. Simply put your Qantas 6 digit booking number in the appropriate manage booking field.You can view the seat map and pay for any applicable seating fees directly with EK via their manage booking portal.
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Changing from OneWorld to Star Alliance
Nov 07, 2023, 08:41 AMHow about Virgin membership and a Star Alliance credit card? That opens Star Gold status after 60k annual spend.
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MEL-DRW - Using Embraer's for a 4 hour flight??
Aug 22, 2023, 10:47 AMOriginally Posted by Ryan K Originally Posted by FmD The business class seats on the E190 are better than the standard Qantas B737. Not sure what you’re going on about. There’s also the advantage of having a row with only 1 seat, so there’s more privacy if you’re travellin...
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MEL-DRW - Using Embraer's for a 4 hour flight??
Aug 22, 2023, 06:24 AMI live in Darwin. The use of Darwin based E190s on transcontinental flights to Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane is increasing. Personally I've had no issues with the crew service and I prefer the 2 abreast in economy or solo business seat, but that's where the positives end. The lack of...