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Today, 12:50 PM

markis10 replied to a thread SYD-MEL vs SYD-BNE in Your Questions

Sydneys newest runway is used for Northen bound ops, which adds to the confusion, not solves it, and AFAIK M.8 is still the cruise speed used by most.

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Today, 12:38 PM

anat0l replied to a thread Melbourne Airport stalling and preventing bus stops at the main terminals in Travel News

It must be sticking. You don't often see a bus that can drive upside down, so there must be something attaching (pun intended) the wheels to the...

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Today, 12:35 PM

anat0l replied to a thread Qantas attendants suing Rolls Royce in Travel News

Far from a lawyer here either, but my two cents... I don't think many will see it like that. At least in OHS terms, most people would...

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Today, 12:30 PM

serfty replied to a thread The aisle seat - is it really that good? in Open Discussion

As that looks like a 388 seat map, I'd take 12A or 12K over the other options. The availability of side storage and the relatively easy access to...

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Today, 11:54 AM

drewbles replied to a thread The aisle seat - is it really that good? in Open Discussion

If it were me, I'd be taking 12J over 12F. Depends on the length of the flight though. I'd risk the empty window over not having someone climb over...

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Today, 11:51 AM

markis10 replied to a thread BNE- SIN possibly VA A330's first intl route? in Virgin Australia Velocity

Would make more sense given the opportunity vs competition (and upsetting partners).

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Today, 11:40 AM

Jacques Vert replied to a thread CitiBusiness Gold 'no longer available' in CitiBank Rewards Program

After calling the 1300 number on the letter, I have been advised that the CitiBusiness card can be kept if I have an ABN and advise my card is used...

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Today, 11:13 AM

serfty replied to a thread How to research and book an AA "Instant Upgrade" fare to maximise status earn in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

I could be the same aircraft operating a turnaround, but I would not take that risk.

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Today, 11:08 AM

serfty replied to a thread Points on Complimentary Upgrade in Virgin Australia Velocity

Fair enough, however your post left it open for misinterpretation, although I now get where you were coming from. Here, I fixed that post for you:

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Today, 11:04 AM

Princess Fiona replied to a thread HH Gold lounge access for Hilton Surfers Residences? in Hilton HHonors and Premium Club

There is a charge for parking, billed to the room.

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Today, 11:01 AM

samh004 replied to a thread New Qantas Toolbar - Earn Bonus Points just for searching in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

I installed it on Firefox as it was the only one that works on macs. Useless. Either way, never use Yahoo to search anymore, their results are so...

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Today, 10:59 AM

markis10 started a thread Wallabies in BNE QP today 1.30-2.30 in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

Meet members of the @QantasWallabies today at a signing in the Brisbane Qantas Club between 1:30PM-2:30PM. Exclusive to Qantas Club members.

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Today, 10:54 AM

serfty replied to a thread What do you value your VFF points at? in Virgin Australia Velocity

Compare Sale fares: MEL-LAX-MEL in Business is from $6700 or 160,000 points & $120 = values them at ~4¼¢ each. MEL-LAX-MEL in Premium is from...

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Today, 10:19 AM

penegal replied to a thread Mid Year XMAS Dinner and Drinks - 29 June 2013 in Meetings and Social Events

It will be nice to see you again cove. OT: That was a good night. I have dined at branches of Quanjude in both Melbourne and Beijing. Apparently...

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Today, 10:03 AM

serfty replied to a thread How to link threads to a specific post in Your Questions

Either that or "Right Click" on the post # at the top right of the post you want to link directly to: Then select (on window pc's):

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Today, 09:59 AM

markis10 replied to a thread How to link threads to a specific post in Your Questions

If you quote a post, the link is there, otherwise just get the link from clicking on the post number.

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Today, 09:52 AM

markis10 replied to a thread Sin-lhr, in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

My pricing was from the website!

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Today, 09:50 AM

cove replied to a thread Mid Year XMAS Dinner and Drinks - 29 June 2013 in Meetings and Social Events

Any ideas on the KK item??

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Today, 09:46 AM

serfty replied to a thread How to research and book an AA "Instant Upgrade" fare to maximise status earn in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

Are there other options? How long is the journey?

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Today, 09:36 AM

cove replied to a thread Mid Year XMAS Dinner and Drinks - 29 June 2013 in Meetings and Social Events

My cardiologist suggested reds! Who am I to disagree with my specialist.

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Today, 09:18 AM

serfty replied to a thread Skytrax best F Lounge - QF #2 in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

I guess the votes were in before the Baxter-Storey catering contract commenced, there's many a disgruntled FTer posting. Your recent feedback on...

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Today, 09:18 AM

Princess Fiona replied to a thread Mid Year XMAS Dinner and Drinks - 29 June 2013 in Meetings and Social Events

Great news :) We can drink some more great reds ;)

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Today, 09:16 AM

markis10 replied to a thread New Qantas Toolbar - Earn Bonus Points just for searching in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

For some reason double SC offer seems to be a popular search :lol:

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Today, 09:12 AM

serfty replied to a thread HHonors earning style preferences. in Hilton HHonors and Premium Club

I don't believe it's that confusing, I have been doing this for 8 years now and it was more of a challenge when needing to select between various...

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Today, 09:02 AM

serfty replied to a thread inaccurate mileage calculator? in Etihad Guest

"FlyerTalk" - see here: Etihad Airways Etihad Guest - FlyerTalk Forums

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Today, 09:00 AM

serfty replied to a thread Points on Complimentary Upgrade in Virgin Australia Velocity

Why? If booked in Z class then SC earn is as for Business - this is in the T&C's of the promotion. As indicated by Ausbt, Points should indeed...

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Today, 08:58 AM

serfty replied to a thread The "how do I book a J any seat award at classic award points level" thread. in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

Certainly that would work, but to be clear, for domestic bookings online you can indeed mix the outbound and the return. No so for international...

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Today, 08:44 AM

cove replied to a thread Mid Year XMAS Dinner and Drinks - 29 June 2013 in Meetings and Social Events

We are coming too. Sydney is always good for a weekend. munitalP has introduced me to Peking Duck in Melbourne and I loved it.

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Today, 08:37 AM

markis10 replied to a thread Sin-lhr, in Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

MH is bookable much lower than $7400, ie FlightsSingapore Changi Apt, Singapore Departs: Wed, 17 Jul 2013, 06:45 London Heathrow Apt, United...

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Today, 08:34 AM

cove replied to a thread Oz Federal Election 2013 - Discussion and Comments in Playground

How are the Greens doing?

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