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Qantas to reopen first class lounges on Monday April 19

Apr 13, 2021, 03:15 PM

Not sure about the 4 Sydney to Hong Kong flights... But valid points
Here is Virgin’s new ‘buy on board’ menu for economy class

Mar 25, 2021, 10:54 PM

You're probably right, I can't imagine many people picking a flight on a meal. But moving to BOB is a revenue opportunity, but you kind of need to offer good options... Particularly on East - West flights where you have a captive audience.The flipside, will QF extract more revenue from the percep...
Here is Virgin’s new ‘buy on board’ menu for economy class

Mar 25, 2021, 12:54 AM

Even if Virgin continued to offer a "snack" on board, there was nothing stopping those who wished to buy something at the airport to take onboard... and if $7.50 noodles is anything to go by, the value proposition is not looking good.Overall, I'm doubtful the removal of food will contribute more ...
Rex eyes Sydney-Canberra flights

Mar 02, 2021, 02:22 PM

Don't need to go back to the Kendall days... REX flew Sydney to Canberra until late 2004.
Qantas rescue flights from London, India, South Africa

Oct 16, 2020, 09:47 AM

@auskiwiflyer - we don't have all the details, but generally looking at past examples indicates the government underwrites the cost of the flight and has a role in the pricing of the flight. Revenue obtained offsets cost to run flight. If flight runs at loss, the difference is picked up. Whi...

Perth to London

Jun 10, 2021, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by GoRobin Hutch ... Of course I am speculating just like you and any other commentator or politician or honourable health bureacrats who now runs Australia. Speculation is not fact. I can't possibly see how Australia could reach an 80% vaccination rate unless the government for...
Perth to London

Jun 10, 2021, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Travellz It's true though while many on here don't want to hear it - the fact is there is no plan to re-open international borders even AFTER the Australian population is vaccinated - several epidemiologists who form part of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committe...
Perth to London

Jun 09, 2021, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by GoRobin patrickk...I didn't see any politician or health bureacrat confirm that the borders will open up and incoming quarantine abandoned when 80% of the population is vaccinated. I think you are just speculating as usual. There is no such plan. Even if 80% of Australians go...
Refund of points used to upgrade with all this travel disruption?

Mar 17, 2020, 09:56 AM

16.1.9 Subject to clause 16.1, if the Member cancels a confirmed Classic Upgrade Reward within 24 hours of scheduled departure, or fails to board a flight for which a Classic Upgrade Reward has been confirmed (no-show), the Member will forfeit the Classic Upgrade Reward and any Qantas Points used...
Has Qantas stopped its call back service?

Mar 10, 2020, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Stuart Jackson I think the call centre is just over loaded with calls atm. I spent around 5 hrs on Saturday rescheduling some rtw itineraries and wasn't offered a call back but in the current environment I suspect I wasn't the only one rescheduling. I had a long wait weeks ag...