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How the Qantas status changes will affect you
Feb 27, 2026, 04:32 PMWhile a lot of people will be better off with the new system I will considerably worse off. Anyone who typically earns 1200-1450 points a year, such as myself, will drop from Platinum to Gold. Typically I earn 100 status points a year from the loyalty bonus, which is being removed. So in the past...
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Opinion: Why airlines must ban inflight video calls
Nov 25, 2025, 05:40 PMIt was on Qantas, I have worked out a loophole
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Opinion: Why airlines must ban inflight video calls
Nov 25, 2025, 01:28 PMWhile I completely understand your point of view, and at no point do I want "the calm of the business class cabin was shattered by several fellow passenger who decided this was the perfect time for loud, lengthy video chats with their family or partner". But at the weekend I video called my young...
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Singapore Airlines partners with Starlink for free superfast Wi-Fi
Nov 17, 2025, 01:14 PMI find Singapore Airlines lack of wifi coverage over India and Europe a pain. Is this the same for all airlines, or is it a clause in the agreement with the satellite provider?
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Virgin Australia slashes carry-on cabin baggage allowance
Oct 14, 2025, 01:11 PMThe real issue is airlines cramming seats on to a plane and not creating storage space for essential equipment for the aircraft, which then go in the overhead bins, e.g. safety demonstration equipment, additional extension seatbelts, crew luggage, etc. This takes up 10-15% of the available luggag...
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Frequent flyer programs
- Singapore Airlines - The PPS Club
- Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
- British Airways - Executive Club
- Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Hotel loyalty programs
- Marriott Rewards
- Hilton HHonors - Silver VIP
- InterContinental Hotels Group - Priority Club - Gold Elite
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Business class.
Dec 10, 2020, 05:37 PMWhile I would prefer if economy passengers were not using the front lavatory but I do understand Qantas' dilemma. I see a lot of Qantas Platinum passengers sitting in the first three rows of economy using this facility and it is difficult to say no to some of your highest paying passengers (even...
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Checking in an extra bag when in transit in London
Dec 02, 2019, 03:59 PMI am a Qantas Gold travelling to Paris for Christmas with British Airways. On the way back I have a 8 hour layover in London (all one ticket). I am looking to check in a further bag in London with Christmas presents from the family. This is in addition to the one I will have checked in in Paris. ...
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Singapore Changi lounge options, and USA SIM card options
Jul 01, 2019, 03:20 PMOriginally Posted by David69 Originally Posted by Ourmanin David69 - Im assuming from your question that you are flying economy or premium economy? If so I’m afraid Brandon is right. The Krisflyer Gold Lounge is desperately underwhelming. Ambassador transit lounge is pretty average too. D...
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Ryanair- Can it be done?
Jun 24, 2019, 05:29 PMI have flown them regularly when the flight times are suitable. Once you accept that they are a low cost airline and that there often issues, half the battle is won. What winds me up with Ryanair, and most low cost airlines, is that if you purchase the ticket less than a month from your flight th...
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Qantas flight - 45 minute connection time at Hong Kong?
Dec 03, 2018, 08:04 PM45 minutes is just way too tight and would not recommend it. In saying that I can highly recommend the airport and the staff in Hong Kong if you have a single booking with a connecting flight and the first flight is delayed.A couple of years back I got off a CX flight from SYD connecting with a K...
