Recent content by terryeveritt

I have flights booked in Dec returning Jan. Have not heard anything from Bamboo about what is happening - what to do regarding a refund etc. I know I am only a diamond member and enjoyed the airline while it was. Now have to find other flights - any suggestions - not Vietjet and Vietnam Air have...

I'm sure Delta has carefully looked at this and made decisions that improve their bottom line - having their clients move on to American or United just for lounge access just does not make sense. I think other lines will harden up on access, and US airlines seem to have a non-cartel cartel. I...

I have been with Virgin a long time and loved going to LA a few times a year on 'the business' best of almost airline. Stayed through the admin days and its new incarnation. Not as great as the previous yet still a great product. The downside is the lack of business lounges (irrelevant of what...

I wonder how long they will continue with sending such 'upgrade requests' to platinum - I had the same, rang them, and got the same response. Understand sending such out but not to plats who already get the upgrades.

Yes, although not more than if outside the lounge. Interesting to see new members or first-timers as they scramble to get as much as they can, lining up the drinks just in case their happy hour runs out.

They are not true Butlers in the traditional sence, however, are there as an interface for all ohter hotel services.

I used to fly SYD-ICN-LAX four times a year on OZ. Although was not as great as some other J metal, - it was always a nice experience. Service always great as was food. Sadly I think the service has gone downhill over past three years so no longer fly with them. Not tried F on OZ 380 (always J)...

Never bothered about centurion lounges before yet went into the one in LAS last week - nothing different to other lounges - anyone with an amex card can get in so nothing special about it. Food was basic and was crowded, mainly due to anyone getting in. If you think it something really special...

Holiday Inn - Flinders Street Melbourne last week upgrade and fee drink coupon Holiday Inn - Darling Harbour Sydney last week - nothing not even recognition of Platinum (worse was a bathroom that was overdue for'demolding'. Smell of damp/mold as soon as went into the bathroom. This was in an...

yep - just got my free wine - VA879 6 pm Melb-Syd. Also got food - two small crackers and a bit to tomato dip; so they do serve food. Pity it is so small you could almost miss it.

Business lounge would be great. This is the real positive that Qantas has over VA. Food is almost the same in every lounge every time which is so boring. Between Q and VA lounges - Q wins every time.

As others have said - they are useful in getting tickets, reservations etc that are not 'public'. At times comes at a slight price yet you do pay for getting want you want when otherwise you would miss out. I have found AMEX the best.

For internationals (usually HK or LAX ex Syd) I usually start in the lounge - just one maybe two of champagne. Water or juice before take off. Then champ until after meal. By time the meal is served Im on one champ/one water. Internals again the lounge and then 1 or two wines if a meal. Not...

It is amazing how rude so many are - have found this to be true in all levels of lounges. Perhaps getting into the lounge is the highlight of their poor suburban lives so for once they can pretend they are important. Can always tell the newbies as they are generally the worse; particular in J...