Recent content by hvb

Oh .... thank you.

Hi everybody. party of 2 departing MEL to TOKYO on JAL both in business class. I know i have access to the Marhaba Lounge at MEL but my question is does my class of travel ( J ) on one world partner give me access to the QANTAS International Business lounge . I'm guessing the QF lounge is...

Go figure. Just rode SQ227 SIN - MEL in R with SHMBO. Used First Class kerbside checkin and was given 2 neatly written personal invites to TPR ( by name ) . Nice touch I thought. Walk to TPR and gain access.... all good. Ask attendant for the invites back to keep as a momento and she...

Any time is a good time for a bit of slap n tickle....... hvb

Last Feb at Yellowstone National Park. minus 25F Damn cold.....

Re: The time has come the walrus said to talk of planes and ships and many other thin drron. As always, a pleasure to read your trip report. Thanks for making to effort.... it is appreciated. hvb

And my dream would be Nelson Mandala; I just think he would be nice to chat to for an Hour or two. The Dyslexic Traveler posted with my tongue only partially in cheek....... Why would you want to waste a good lunch with someone who is a CONVICTED terrorist. Whose wife by the way almost...

Looking for a bit of help from the experts. Am wanting to book several UA (int) business and (dom) First sectors using SQ points for early next year. This great resource has given me the knowledge to check thew ANA tool for availability before ringing SQ. Mostly it works fine but for a...

I have no doubt that the overpaid, self inflated administrators have dibs on the premium seats. And as an extra rant ..... is John Coats worth $480,000 per year ? hvb

Been back from Male a couple of months now ..... best do nothing holiday I've had in years. Which side........We sat on right side both ways. It doesn't matter which side you choose. If its a nice day either side will give spectacular views of the Maldives. Spectacular atolls and colors. You...

Ouch, no, thats not that flash is it. Thanks for the reply. hvb

I've searched but found nothing.... Has anybody found a way for Australian based credit cards to direct points to the United Airlines FF program. I'm thinking no way but thought I'd put it out there. Wouldn't it be good ? Hvb :?:

Re: Anyone on the B747 Farewell flights on April 6th? Well done....enjoy your flight, hvb

Re: Anyone on the B747 Farewell flights on April 6th? I am booked on the final MEL-SIN 24MAR...can't wait. .... Sorry GoldenWinger but the last MEL-SIN is on 25MAR. I know this because I am booked F on the SIN-MEL flight on the 24 MAR ( arr MEL 25 MAR ):) HVB

Guys Heading for a week in the Maldives in a couple of weeks for some R & R. Travelling daytime SIN-MLE on SQ J. Always take a window seat but can any seasoned travelers on this route suggest whether left or right hand side gives the best views. Thanks for advice. HVB :?: