Recent content by Mike65

Hi Matt, my anniversary date is End April so I had Platinum until then. I also got the offer to extend with any booking, but I just couldn't justify going through that hassle so let it lapse. Frankly, I am unlikely to be travelling as much post-Covid (mostly work-related travel) so I may never...

Hi All, My Platinum status has reverted to Gold as I haven't flown since Jan 2020. All my flying was international so I have little hope of resuming travel until next year 😬. I'm sure many are in similar situation. Got me thinking - is anyone still Platinum? Maybe if coming off Platinum One...

Latest update: https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/qantas-makes-further-cuts-to-international-flights-amid-coronavirus-slump-c-737508

I'm not sure if it's silly to offer it, but like you, I have had to cancel existing bookings and can't make any new ones. Not just because of the direct effects (travel bans) but also because of the indirect effects on business (top line down, bottom line has to follow). The short booking...

Love the nostalgia, the old uniforms and aircraft and the (at least two) requests to respect each other. Cudos to Qantas for the effort.

Changi is a very efficiently run airport. I am often in a taxi within 20 mins of the plane docking, including going through immigration (which you don't need to worry about if both flights are on the one PNR and your bags are checked through). 1:40 hrs should be plenty if your arrival is on...

I think you should consider getting a new doctor. Antibiotics are totally ineffective against viruses: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public A broad spectrum antibiotic will kill your native gut bacteria, compromising your immune system and making you...

Hi GlobalT, I'm booked to go to SIN in two weeks to meet with my team based there. Would be interested to hear your take on how they are handling the situation at the airport, in and around town, eg What's the vibe? My company has instituted on-arrival temperature checks for all...

I went to the F lounge for the first time last week (Fri evening). Arrived at around 5pm for QF36. It was busy but not full, didn't have to wait for a shower (nice skylights as others have commented), plenty of seating and dining tables still available. Service was pretty good. Food and drinks...

Just be aware that with all the smoke around Mel, your departure may be delayed and you may not have 5.5 hrs transit in SIN. My QF37 on Tues was 90mins late departing

In my recent experiences, QF are giving out the Express Cards for MEL arrivals, but they are not being taken. Actually, same applies to Express departure cards. I have a growing collection of both!

As a WP or SG regular intl Y flyer for many years, I can say that the shadow does exist but not in print and is obviously over-ridden by load factors. Also, the special by name greeting happens almost every flight (maybe less often as SG) but I haven't had an op-up in about 15 years. However, I...

Check out page 37 of the current QF Inflight magazine for some of the numbers related to catering. I'd be surprised if you still think your meals aren't as good as they should be or were back in those mythical days (when the cabin was full of cigarette smoke). As Oakdene says, it's amazing we...

So not by Thursday then. Bummer 😣

No email here either but I recently booked two trips on the 50% bonus SC targeted offer so can't be too greedy. Hopefully, they make another round of offers start of 2020