clifford
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Originally Posted by markis10

Looks like HKG is hotting up as a special destination - availability Feb - March 2012

As I am QF Gold and VS No-one, I'd clearly rather fly QF.

And, I understand that Virgin are extremely stingy with the grog in Y class. So why fly them?

Originally Posted by haydensydney

Update:

Called Singapore Airlines last night and they made a special call to Thai, who (after some prodding by the helpful SQ consultant) released the fare. So all good, everything is booked and paid.

However, the fuel surcharge really does bother me (although there is little one can do about these compulsary taxes is there?).

For instance, my SYD-BKK flight had the following charges:

Tax: AU = 63.00 / WY = 34.00 / YQ 164.00
Total: $261.00

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Originally Posted by StevePER

There is an "official update" on FT stating that Diamond Club will not be merged into M&M in 2011, Miles+Cash is "here to stay" and there are no changes planned to redemption rates. (link)

BMI are a bit extreme with their taxes. I just booked an award LHR-DUB in Y class and the taxes were something like GBP 30.

I could have flown LTN-DUB on FR the same day for GBP 15 all-in, but couldn't be bothered getting to LTN at 5 am. So BMI's not that

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