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  • New SAS business class seat looks familiar...

    Jul 24, 2014, 10:04 AM

    Looks really good, i just wish it was rolled out a bit quicker.

  • Pilot of delayed plane calls for pizza

    Jul 09, 2014, 03:07 PM

    Through the door . . .. .

  • Lufthansa lounge lizard hit for €2,000

    Jul 04, 2014, 01:04 PM

    Its not about being a novelty Josh, its about getting work done if you have checked out of a hotel early or relaxing with a massage, having A dinner meeting and drinks before a long flight. The list goes on.

  • Lufthansa lounge lizard hit for €2,000

    Jul 03, 2014, 01:09 PM

    Tell us what you really think Josh. I would be happy to spend 4 hours in the QF F or TG F lounges and many others.

  • Thai reinstates First, B747s to Sydney

    Jun 26, 2014, 02:40 PM

    I absolutely agree, I love Thai airways but its time for them to leapfrog there competition not just play catch up. Its time to standardize there fleet to A320 for Thai Smile domestic and short haul international, B787 / B777-300ER / A380 for international long haul. Introduce a proper ...

  • Im flying MH in Y next month, can i upgrade to business with QF FF points as ...

    Jul 15, 2014, 10:13 AM

    ok Thanks

  • Im flying MH in Y next month, can i upgrade to business with QF FF points as ...

    Jul 15, 2014, 09:10 AM

    Im flying MH in Y next month, can i upgrade to business with QF FF points as both are now oneworld partners?

  • I have a quick jaunt from Sydney down to Melbourne next week and am flying Vi...

    Jul 07, 2014, 02:52 PM

    Hi, you will receive a hot or cold snack and drinks

  • Flying Business SYD-DEL-SYD on Air India.

    Dec 27, 2013, 11:03 AM

    Plan for a delay with AI.

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    Dec 20, 2013, 08:32 AM

    1ST THAI 2ND SQ 3RD MH

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