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Flew RJ 2 sectors a few years ago. Athens to Amman/Amman to Abu Dhabi in J using awards. 1st leg aircraft was Embraer 175 white leather seats in J but torn leather/scuffed and had seen better days. Worst part was there is no alcohol served on that flight (short flights - under 2 hours I think...

If you are traveling Business class the lounge is VERY easy to find. After security at the Business Class check-in area it is about 10 metres directly ahead of you. There right now and loving it! Plats can have one free treatment at the spa or beard trim/shave place - their guest has to pay.

Crete is the best by far in my opinion - I have been many times. It's the biggest, the best and the cheapest of the Greek islands for food and places to stay. Santorini is beautiful but you can do it as a day trip from Crete and you only need one day to see it. Crete has many archaeological...

No "Comfort Plus" seats (the new "Economy Comfort") on my very old 757 but yes had Economy Comfort for free and was offered free drink on the return flight. Could choose Exit rows no issue both ways also if I desired.

Thought I would inform everyone of my experience last week. I have traveled this route many times (Plat) and since the last time (November) there have been some changes. - Sydney airport check-in very efficient as usual however for the first time they were unable to issue me with my second...

I'm confused as to why you need to go to T3 to check-in if you fly Delta then VA and your bags are already checked all the way through ? ie. you check in at another North American city all the way to Oz (you receive your two boarding passes, Delta to LAX then VA to Oz, say goodbye to your...

That entirely depends on whether you will walk to TBIT or wait for the landslide shuttle (that has to do a whole lap of the terminals) and how many people are lining up at security. Don't risk it is my opinion. Leave plenty of time. TBIT is brand new and if you are Gold or Plat Velocity FF...

Confirming there is no airside shuttle to/from TBIT from any other terminal for VA passengers. When you arrive on Delta from other US cities you have to exit the terminal then make your way to TBIT (walk or take the free landside shuttle) for the VA flight to Australia. This means you have to...

PE Window seats on A380 have extra storage between the seat and the window - a bin similar to those found upstairs on J on the 744s. Comes in handy!

VA1 Business - Great product IMO !!! The flat bed with underlay/doona, great food and service, very comfortable seat, the "ladies only" toilet (plus the other two) and the bar. The A/C or H/K seats are preferable to the 3 in the middle. Row 5 (the "rock star/celebrity" row with curtains) is well...

Re: EK upgrade love Am QFF Gold - flew Emirates for the 1st time from Dallas to Dubai on a discount Y ticket last month (booked via Corp Travel agent). Was upgraded to J at the gate on the 777-200LR which was a fantastic surprise for a 14.5 hour flight. Food was awesome and plentiful, and the...

The airside shuttle bus did resume service and now runs from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3 from 5pm from gate 52B in Terminal 5.

Accumulation of SCs to lifetime levels like QF ?

Was here last week for the first time since it was fully up and running with the liquor licence. Unlike other airport lounges in the US I observed the bar staff discouraging tipping - that had to be a first !!! The desk staff and the bar staff here are absolutely outstanding.

Does anyone know the logic when flying VA international for the onboard manager to introduce themselves to Platinums and Golds at the END of an international sector when travelling in Y or PE ? The only contact I have had in several flights on VA long haul has been when they hand me the...