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    Virgin Blue Fare Watchout

    I would like to see someone challenge Virgin for providing a service to some people (able bodied) even at a cost, that is unavailable to people with a disability. What would happen in these times of equal opportunity if someone in crutches wished to have a seat with more legroom but was...
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    Virgin Blue Fare Watchout

    double post sorry
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    QF's New 1% hike on Internet Bookings

    So what's a 1% charge on a red E deal to MEL or the like? Less than a bottle of mineral water. I can't see too many people getting sweaty and hairy over that! On a RTW F fare it will be about $120.00. Not inconsiderable but then throw in all the other taxes that go with it and what choice do...
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    QF's New 1% hike on Internet Bookings

    So how many countries of the size of Australia do you know that can sustain TWO international airlines? Lets get realistic here.
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    Best Value for redeeming QFF points

    Thanks to all the above posts. There certainly see to be a lot in getting to Venice through the back door! I read somewhere that pax flying into LHR and departing through Gatwick are slugged with a fee for doing so. Does this also apply to Manchester? I will need to be in Venice on the...
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    Best Value for redeeming QFF points

    Shillard, Thanks for the suggestions and of course going to Chicago I may get the new ER. That would mean picking the flight up in MLB to maximize the experience. I sort of knew that LHR Venice would be a problem but, it's not a long journey in the scheme of things. Thanks again for...
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    Free Upgrading ? (discussion)

    Must agree with some of the other posts. I was recently upgraded SYD BNE SYD and I used the Kiosk so go figure? Do they have cameras in those things to see how you're dressed, I don't think so.
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    Best Value for redeeming QFF points

    Great advice Shillard. Later this year I need to go to Venice and have been wondering about the economics of flying direct through Singapore or adding on a few other sectors. My thinking at the moment is to pay for a J fare or even F RTW. I currently have a 400 status CR ballance so want to...
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