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    Article: How Different Airlines Approach Premium Economy Meals

    We did the same trip PE with Singapore Air. Flew late June '22 & returned late July '22. The only "good" thing was the extra leg room, the seats not that comfortable & the meals very ordinary. We were underwhelmed by the product. In comparison we flew PE with QF several years ago (pre covid)...
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    Article: How Different Airlines Approach Premium Economy Meals

    Recently (early July) flew Singapore Air premium economy, Syd/Amsterdam & return Frankfurt/Sydney. Not impressed with overall experience, meals mediocre, still served in little plastic tubs, drinks with the meal appeared same as economy, no noise cancelling headphones Only thing favourable was...
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    Duty Free in Singapore Transit.

    The duty free is Singapore departure was undergoing reno's. when I departed there late July. Variety very limited & disappointing, no JD Number 7 bourbon. Transit duty free onto Europe also the same.
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    Article: Qantas Points “The Envy of the World”? Absolutely Not!

    What can we do with our modest 400,000 points. Can't redeem, don't want to waste on Qantas shop purchases. Are they transferrable to another Oneworld partner programme ? (or to KrisFlyer for example)
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    Duty Free in Singapore Transit.

    We are departing Sydney for Amsterdam, with transit in Singapore for 2.5 hours. Am I able to purchase duty free liquor in Sydney & carry through transit in Singapore or am I able to just buy it in Singapore (assuming I have time) Thank you.
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    Singapore Airline Booking - Name Matching Issue

    Thanks, great idea. I'll try.
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    Singapore Airline Booking - Name Matching Issue

    We have a Singapore Air booking arranged via a travel agent through Viking Air, we are flying Premier Economy Syd/Sing/Amsterdam on 4/7/2022 I can't match up my name & Kris Flyer membership number. There seems to be a difference in the way my surname shows on my tix & the membership account. I...
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    Worldwide entry requirements

    My wife & myself are booked on a European Viking river cruise departing early July 2021, postponed from June 2019. We will fly into & out Europe (cities yet to be decided) & possibly internal flights there as well. Here's the problem. My wife has dual citizenship (Australia/Russia) I am...
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    Qantas Status.

    Thank you both. That's the way I thought it operated, but couldn't find corroboration. Stroudy.
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    Qantas Status.

    Can I please obtain some advice regarding obtaining a higher level of status with QF ? If, for example a member obtains enough points to move up a level halfway through, or maybe later, in their member year, what length of time do you remain at the higher level ? I notice that section 20.1.6...
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    JetNsave

    Hi, has anyone booked Biz or 1st class through this company ? The prices quoted appear to be very competitive, but am not sure about using them. Thanks for any feedback.
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    Oversold flights & operational upgrades

    Two years ago my wife & myself were upgraded at the gate to business class with Emirates. We were boarding at Dusseldorf for Dubai on a QF ticket & both bronze members. Just last week, we came back from coughet via Singapore. I was very sick (put it down to the breakfast at hotel) At the gate...
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    Complimentary Qantas Lounge Passes.

    Last year I was given 2 complimentary Qantas Club/International Lounge invitations, by a Qantas Customer Care Executive. The passes are the "old" cardboard passes, the passes do not have any names, expiry dates etc. on them. My intention is to use them at Changi whilst we are in transit with a 4...
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    Qantas Points Expiring.

    Thank you everybody for your replies. I've passed on your suggestions & also & hurry up to do something during the year/s to make sure this does not happen again. Last resort, I suggested they family transfer to me :D Stroudie.
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    Qantas Points Expiring.

    Hello all, Can I pick your brains please ? A family member has 3000,000 Qantas expiring 30/6/17.To keep these he will need to generate some points activity on his account. If he were to book & stay at a hotel through Qantas Hotels before the expiry of 30/6, would these be credited to his account...
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