• The same thing happens in most Qantas lounges...

  • Emirates brings A350 to Australia

    Jun 07, 2025, 04:11 PM

    Adelaide makes sense as it's not big enough of a destination to warrant an A380, or even the (when will it come) upgrade 777. There's probably just enough premium traffic out of Adelaide to make this viable - enough mining, gas execs jetting around the world that means an A350 stops that tra...

  • If you're travelling through the US as a Qantas Platinum you also get to access the better American lounges in key ports like Chicago, Dallas, and LA - The Chicago and Dallas lounges are absolutely first class and a big step ahead of the Qantas Domestic Business lounge network

  • I'm like hkb, I achieved Lifetime Gold close to 20 years ago and have remained loyal to Qantas and OneWorld, generally keeping Platinum every year for close to 2 decades.  I feel Qantas has missed the opportunity with this "perk". The qualification criteria is so stratospheric that it f...

  • That's pretty impressive utilisation of the fleet - it's literally on the ground for just under 7 hours at each end...

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  • The Chairmans Lounge by Joe Aston

    Nov 07, 2024, 06:09 PM

    Originally Posted by MKS11 So what if it's a personal crusade/vendetta against them. At least someone has the guts and the reach to expose QF; how else would we know all that's been going on between them and Govt... Joe Aston is not surfacing any new when it comes to a range of issues...

  • The Chairmans Lounge by Joe Aston

    Nov 07, 2024, 05:54 PM

    Originally Posted by Phil Young For a critical review of JA's style just Google: Joe Ashton Crikey scalps. He's got quite a record. My issue with JA is that he's like a dumb bomb - he aims it and whatever it hit dies - I've seen a number of very competent executives and business lead...

  • The Chairmans Lounge by Joe Aston

    Nov 04, 2024, 06:58 PM

    I'm not sure I'm rushing out to buy it. JA has had a major burr up his a**e for decades about most of corporate Australia. Yes, he's no doubt raised some legit questions about the relationship between Qantas and enterprise/Government - but I can't help but feel this is a personal crusade/vendetta

  • Brisbane Hotel Question

    Jan 15, 2024, 10:18 AM

    I'd recommend South Bank as it has better options for dining in the evenings. It's also a much nicer place to start the day if you like getting out for a walk. Rydges South Bank has been around for decades so it's likely getting a bit tired. But location wise it's excellent. Emporium is another o...

  • BNE Qantas International Lounge

    Apr 19, 2023, 09:05 AM

    Its the old Air NZ lounge from memory. Qantas took it over and refurb'd it so as to use it as a overflow lounge in the mornings. If they're using it again it must mean its getting busy upstairs

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