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    Unusual airport taxi/transport experiences

    I took a taxi from Melbourne CBD to MEL and the driver stopped at Weston Milling in North Melbourne to collect 2 x 25kg sacks of flour which were thrown in the boot... and off we went! :) Hysterical... Ooh ROo Willie
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    QF Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

    No… it’s a refurbished bird… so sitting in the new F cabin with J service. Ooh roo Willie
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    QF Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

    QF128 HKG - SYD WP Y+ to J lower deck refurbished A380 👍 Ooh roo Willie
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    February 2024

    Hi everyone Hoping someone is around in the QF First lounge or can share an invite who would be so kind as to guest in my mother in law next Monday! Many thanks. Ooh Roo Willie Date Flight Airport Lounge Time Guest Comment 12 Feb QF127 SYD QF First 0800 -1 Looking for someone to guest in...
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    Changes to Virgin Australia Lounge Terms

    Honestly... who'd want to take the miserable food offering away?:) Not me... Ooh roo Willie
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    Upgrade family member - how?

    Thanks from me too… the QF www hides this to the extent of major frustration. 😀 ooh roo willie
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    QF "trust us" letter

    Honestly... this is rubbish. Change airlines... challenging I know... but worth it in the long run... and very worth it! Ooh roo Willie
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    Just when you thought you had seen it all in the Qantas lounge...

    We all probably need to relax a bit.... https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/fashion/deep-casual-fashion-loungewear-sweatpants-brad-pitt-b1052466.html THIS... is the way forward.... Tracksuits.... SWEET! Ooh roo Willie
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    Some 'friendly fire' on QF economy menu

    wow.. this went weird ;) Willie
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    Some 'friendly fire' on QF economy menu

    QF has a culinary ambassador who oversees the luke warm goo and supermarket quality salad muck in the lounges, so we shouldn't expect too much in the air.
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    Weirdest item you've seen taken as carry-on?

    My mother flew from MIA to IVC and collected 50doz Bluff Oysters and carried them as hand luggage to my 30th in MEL. This required a Fisheries NZ export permit in addition to Australian Quarantine approval that was granted as the oysters were opened and sealed in a tin prior to collection. The...
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    HKG Stopover extended to 9 hours - CX Business Lounge or tour around HK?

    I’m not sure what’s open at HKG, haven’t been there since late 2019. I used to crawl around the CX Pier and Wing, QF, EK and Centurian lounges but someone may have up to date deets on what’s currently open. I do know that QF closed their lounge. Ooh Roo
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    HKG Stopover extended to 9 hours - CX Business Lounge or tour around HK?

    Entering HKG requires a 5 day hotel quarantine stay! Lounging is currently your only option.
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    how to exchange old for new UK currency from Australia

    I changed old ₤s happily at a currency shop on Oxford St - there was a small fee of ₤2 per ₤100 If you have time I would recommend an excursion to the to Bank of England. Follow the cash swap with a visit to The Ned www.thened.com across the road at 27 Poultry for a classic Reuben Sandwich...
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    All International Arrivals into Australia to self isolate for 14 days

    Trying to transit but getting in touch with BA is a challenge. It appears that we should be able to self isolate in Sydney and then continue... This is an extract from health.gov.au If you have a layover, you must remain in the airport or self-isolate in your accommodation for the transit...
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