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Singapore Airlines: new Changi first class lounges open “within weeks”

May 09, 2022, 02:00 PM

We flew SING-SYD last week and at 9pm, there was a queue outside the lounge and it was 100% capacity for seating. Had to sit on the floor for 15 mins to wait for a seat , shameful.
Triple-jump your way to Platinum status with a single trip

Oct 19, 2018, 02:15 PM

Thanks David. Does this also apply to existing bookings with Qatar up to April 30, purchased before the promo? Or only new bookings?
How to get a Star Alliance Gold status match with Air New Zealand

Sep 18, 2018, 02:15 PM

Mine came in after 5 business days. Provided my VA Gold card and a screen shot of my VA personal details. They did not ask to see activity statement.
Star Alliance Gold status match for Qantas, Virgin Australia

Mar 06, 2018, 11:50 AM

It says flights taken with other Star Alliance airlines don't contribute to your challenge.However, if you signed up for 90 days Gold status, were approved, and took no United flights, would you move down to Silver status with United after the 90 days? Is this the equivalent of Star Alliance Silver?
Free Airberlin Topbonus Gold, Oneworld Sapphire status match

Mar 21, 2015, 01:08 PM

Apologies if I have misunderstood the obvious - does TopBonus Gold allow entry into the Etihad Lounge in Sydney (if travelling with Etihad on economy) ?

Earning Velocity points on EY/SAS codeshare

Mar 03, 2020, 07:23 PM

Thank you both
Earning Velocity points on EY/SAS codeshare

Feb 29, 2020, 11:02 PM

Hi, Does anyone know if you can earn both Velocity SC and points on a flight booked with Etihad on an EY number, yet partly operated by SAS (e.g. Oslo-London with SAS, then London-Abu Dhabi-Sydney with Etihad) ? Thanks
Cellar in the Sky Awards - Best Sparkling

Feb 21, 2019, 03:56 AM

If only! Flew Qatar J last month from Canberra-Oslo and it was Atair Rose NV or Lallier Grand Reserve, which is an excellent drop.
Qatar transit hotel for business class at Doha

Jan 19, 2019, 11:53 AM

Thanks, sounds like a smooth transit process.
Qatar transit hotel for business class at Doha

Jan 16, 2019, 10:56 AM

I'm flying Canberra-Sydney-Doha- Oslo with Qatar in business class. Overnight hotel stay is included at Doha for a 9 hour transit.My allocated hotel is not airside but the Oryx Rotana, about 5km away by airport shuttle. Apparently getting an airport hotel or one outside the airport is subject to ...