Recent content by avlawyer82

Hi all I was wondering if anyone has any recent experience in transferring at LAX (TBIT) post-COVID and whether or not the Oneworld global support is still being offered at LAX. I would be grateful to hear of any recent experiences given that lots of previous posts are well outdated now since...

Very true. Maybe with leasing some 747-8s and with social distancing, you might well be able to sell only 176 seats, but here's hoping that the targeted efforts on COVID help to re-establish some well-needed air links.

Just saw this article in the Guardian, with the demand clearly there for travel with even the slightest lifting of border restrictions and so there is some positive news despite the ongoing COVID challenges: Guardian Article I know there is a typo in the article however that gave me cause for...

Is there a financial concern here which might make the moving of a motion unattractive? I’m not sure what the numbers of QFF are who are UK/EU based but might that waiver risk increasing QFs costs in the short term contrary to their immediate goals to reduce costs to the bare minimum? E.g. a...

I was guided to this post from ET in July 2020 (see the ET Article ) wherein the reporting was from the former manager of the Enrich Frequent Flyer Program at Malaysia Airlines (Mr Ross-Smith) that the minimum segment requirement with your home carrier is a OW one, but that nothing from QF on...

Very true @MEL_Traveller. The issue would move from whether it was technically or legally feasible to in fact whether it was something that would be economically, politically, or commercially desirable. There would be significant arguments going back and forth; from investors, institutional...

I'd certainly not think it is easy (nor quick) for any countries to be looking to grant new 7th or 9th air freedoms ??? (I hesitate); particularly when considering that: 1. The UK is currently looking at resolving agreements re: trade and the future relationship with the EU which might have...

HI fellow AFFs It has been a topic that I've been thinking about to see what options are available to gain those four squiggles but it may require some creative thinking or concessions across various carriers or at an alliance level. I was proposing to write to QF Loyalty to see if they have...

UPDATE: AS AT 13 SEPTEMBER 2020 I have started my various trips but COVID-19 continues to be difficult. The lounge at EDI remains closed - and I suspect now that given the recent rise in infections, that the Belfast lounge will also continue to be shut. I have updated the arrangements below...

UPDATE: AS AT 13 AUGUST 2020 COVID-19 strikes again. I have had to amend the travel arrangements due to a series of flight cancellations between the UK and Ireland. Please see the amended schedule below: Date Flight # DEP Airport Lounge Time Guests Comments Thursday 10 Sept BA1434 LHR (...

Hi guys - just in case any Aussie Frequent Travellers find themselves in the UK/Ireland in September: Date Flight # DEP Airport Lounge Time Guests Comments Thursday 10 Sept BA1434 LHR ( T 5) Galleries Club 05.30am Can guest 1 Need to be traveling on a ticket with ow flight number Thursday...

I see that Finnair (fellow OW alliance partner) is extending the status of its members by 6 months rather than a pause - perhaps this might persuade QF to do the same??? Finnair posted on LinkedIn Might be cause to contact QF and draw attention to the fact that as customers of a OW alliance...

HI RichardMEL - it seems like that at this stage, but I will be back more next year to Australia with some internal flights - so I've tried to balance it to see if QFF P1 remains the best option. That said, if circumstances change then it may be a separate registration with BA - though I am...

Many thanks, Kerrodt, and jpp42. I guess it was a case of wishful thinking. I had often seen when booking on the QANTAS website or on some travel comparison websites that the option was there - but I suspect that, as you say, it may prove more elusive (and expensive). It may be that P1 may...

Hi all I had a question about achieving QANTAS platinum one. As we all know, 2,700 status credits need to be earned on QANTAS marketed flights. However, does anyone know how easy it is (or even possible) to select/search for QANTAS marketed flights on European short-haul business class in...