Recent content by ozrock

Hi all Just wanted to get some opinions from seasoned travellers to the US (I haven't been there for 15 years!) I am travelling Mel-JFK in October for work. With my wife on maternity leave, and our first child in prep, we thought it might be a good opportunity if we all went along. So - 2...

Hi All I am flying QF 8409 (Ek Mel-KL) in August, departing 2.40am with Mrs and Master Ozrock. J class. Trying to determine what time to get to the airport, and what lounge to use. As a WP, we can access the QF First lounge if the opening times are extended - but, how early can we checkin. The...

For the avoidance of doubt, it was 4.05pm Mel time. (probably more correctly AESST?)

I flew ADL-MEL yesterday on the 3.35pm flight (4.05pm EST). Being prior to 4pm, there was no drinks service (other than via a $6 donation). However, people taking off from SYD at the same time and travelling to MEL could have availed themselves of the complimentary beverages. Perhaps a...

I am flying QF 29 Monday in Y+. Currently showing only F1 A1. Not sure whether to put in for an upgrade for J as, leaving at 11.55pm, I don't think I'd get much benefit after 3 hours of Bolly in FLounge. Question is - with that loading, is it likely QF has oversold Y and therefore op-ups may...

Thanks Straitman. Now showing only Y2, F3, A3. Hoping as a WP i might snag my first ever op-up. Won't be holding my breath though!

Hi all I subscribed to EF yesterday, so am an absolute newbie. My flight to HK next week (I am in Y+) shows: F3 A3 P0 J5 C4 D2 I1 U0 W0 R0 T0 Z0 Y4 B0 H0 K0 M0 L0 G0 E0 Am i right in saying there are only 4 economy seats left? If so, if they are sold does this increase the chance of an...

I am flying PE for the first time in a few years QF29 on 19 March. Currently in seat 34A. Expert Flyer shows 37K as blocked, but I can select the seat on QF website. Should I stick with 34A or move to 37K. Also, does anyone know likely upgrade possibility? Thanks in advance.

Hi All. I am a 3rd year WP, travelling mostly domestically. Yesterday I flew Mel-Adl return. It is fair to say the QF FAs were overtly friendly on both legs, more than I think i've seen before. Chatty, joking, very DJ like. Almost as if someone said, 'you can have your pay rise this time, but...

Thanks everyone for your comments (and Mike_m - its a business expense!). It really seems there's no compelling reason to switch, other than the easier retain level (although with all the status matches, perhaps they will increase the level in due course anyway). And wattch, to me the quality of...

I have something of a dilemma – not sure if others have started a thread on this or not (so apologies if going over old ground). I have had a Qantas Platinum membership for two years, and will requalify next week by 5 SCs (and about 3 days) for year 3. I have just received (after a couple of...

Hi All I have recently attained Platinum status - and i'm no certainty to retain in in 12 months time. So, i'd like to use all the benefits available to me over the next year. I remember when I was younger taking 747s between Mel and Syd on what would then become international flights, or...

Hi All Long time reader, first time poster. I recently obtained Gold QFF status, and realised last week that with a bit of family transferring from the Mrs, we had enough points to fly Melb-Buenos Aires return in business. Luckily, i've been able to get us home - i picked up 2 seats departing...