OzTraveller

OzTraveller

Member since 21 Feb 2012

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  • 29 Total posts
  • 5 Discussion comments
  • 0 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Asiana Airlines - Asiana Club
  • Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer

Hotel loyalty programs

  • Hilton HHonors - Gold VIP
  • InterContinental Hotels Group - Priority Club - Club Level
  • Marriott Rewards
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  • Review: A by Adina Sydney Apartment Hotel

    May 18, 2022, 03:57 PM

    I’m always wary of reviews by journalists who stay “as a guest” of the hotel.  Not having a proper desk in the room is enough reason for not considering this property on a work trip. 

  • Singapore’s new Hilton Orchard is a mega-hotel with over 1,000 rooms

    Mar 02, 2022, 11:01 AM

    the caption reads “elegant reception”.   That’s elegant?   Boring, outdated (similar to the old InterCon hotels in Germany) and where the colour ?   There are so many more elegant hotels in Singapore and with over 1000 rooms, this is not a choice of hotel for me. ...

  • Accor tightens its grip on luxury hotel market with Faena deal

    Jan 27, 2021, 03:02 PM

    Accor “tightens its grip on the luxury hotel market”.    They have a long way to go to get anywhere near the standards of Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Carlton and the likes.   Accor can buy up the hardware but it’s their 3-4star upbringing and mentality t...

  • This 'airplane parking lot' at Alice Springs has never been busier

    Oct 30, 2020, 04:08 PM

    vannn, you sure you were a pilot with Qantas?   One would think you could at least spell your employers name correctly...

  • Review:

    Nov 21, 2018, 03:31 PM

    I always appreciate the honest reviews from ABT and Chris in particular, as opposed to those in the Sydney Morning Herald whose positive glowing bias "as a guest of (the airline/hotel/etc)" is evident always. I have commented on that several times in the comments section of the review in SMH ...

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  • Holy Bibles in hotel rooms

    Mar 02, 2018, 04:59 PM

    Originally Posted by davidould Originally Posted by OzTraveller As I recall, Marriott used to place of copy of L. Ron Hubbard's book "Dianetics" in the same drawer as the Gideons Bible. Since the Marriott founder J W Marriott and family are Mormans, perhaps they feel they can. I once found it o...

  • Holy Bibles in hotel rooms

    Feb 28, 2018, 03:04 PM

    As I recall, Marriott used to place of copy of L. Ron Hubbard's book "Dianetics" in the same drawer as the Gideons Bible. Since the Marriott founder J W Marriott and family are Mormans, perhaps they feel they can. I once found it on the bed side table when i checked in, but put it back in its pl...

  • Thai Airways A350 or A380 to LHR

    Nov 03, 2017, 05:09 PM

    I'm no fan of TG or the A380, especially when arriving in LHR. (or BKK for the same reasons). However, the A350 is a delightful aircraft with better lighting; humidity levels and lower passenger numbers.Especially in EY. Instead, you should be taking the Finnair daylight service (A350-900) to Lon...

  • Load factors for Virgin's Hong Kong flights

    Oct 07, 2017, 10:51 AM

    "We were in J and not a single seat free (though they managed to find one for JB of course, who happened to be onboard!)" No, let me guess... Joe Bloggs; Justin Bieber; James Bond; Jason Bourne; Jessica Biel, maybe Jack Benny...

  • Gold/Platinum Velocity experiences with seating on Etihad?

    May 24, 2013, 09:53 AM

    I recently booked a Velocity FF ticket SIN/BNE on Etihad Business class and at the time of booking (by phone) got the seat I requested.     Obviously better to speak to a person when booking.

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