Simple answer: no, nein, and nay. But I have to admire the super slick corporate marketing which convinces many...

Hi @GregXLI too would often ply the AKL - HNL route (pre-COVID). I must say, I was always left very impressed with the product. Every flight, that 9 hours 45 minutes seemed to go by very quickly and enjoyably. So much so, that after the first reluctant time, I broke my personal world-wide 'rule' ...

It's such a strange thing to get excited about. But I really am genuinely exited about this sensible measure. I suppose two decades of enhanced security theatre..........oops sorry! I meant to say enhanced security 'screening', will do that to you ;)

I don't know who made this 'out-of-the-box' move: al Baker or Hrdlicka. But I know I'm loving it, and my commitment to VA is assured for the next decade. Between the quality product and worldwide networks of Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways (incidentally my two favourite airlines), and a reli...

@JRyanI'm very surprised (shocked, actually) to hear that. I've see-sawed between IHG Gold and Platinum for years and I've always gotten early check-in at every Holiday Inn and InterContinental whenever I've asked; and sometimes even when I don't ask for it. So I'm at a loss about what's happened...