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True and when vissat 3 EMEA is launched it's going to take on vissat3 americas and the current vissat 3 americons is going to be vissat3 EMEA We can also see that until Vissat3 -APAC is launched Qantas has Skymuster = limited to continental Australia. plus, of course, the "partner satellites"...

The tech is the reason for the difference in views between both airlines. The issue is not at the aircraft end it is at the satellite end. Having an aircraft with "coverage" is useless if there is nothing to connect out to. It's pretty well known that Qantas connectivity is pretty much limited...

Fairly enough. Unfortunately, the OP hasn't really given info on why connection is vital. MY speculation is what would happen when the OP goes on their protected annual leave; do they need to be connected? They're paid to work 8 hours a day, do they need to be connected for the other 16 hours a...

I'm struggling to understand the OPs need to be connected to do work. That means you're "talking" (via email chat, teams message not necessarily voice/video) in real time which is pretty implausible. The work day is 8 hours, plenty of people are going to deal with it if someone isn't available...

Thanks. I didn't look beyond Airalo. First attempt and all that, plus being pretty last minute in planning. Kolet might have been slightly better for me, 2GB didn't quite last 2 weeks and I had a few days in hotels exclusively locked onto wifi. Now a bit of a choice as the UK trip is 10 days and...

I'm just looking at Airalo, first time doing an esim. I've got multiple overseas trips this year e.g. France now, UK in May What is the go with that, do I just top up the same esim on the next trip or is it a case of buying a new one for each trip. The french esim is slightly cheaper than...

Thanks for the clarification and guidance. My cost and status estimate was very much based on the vibe of the thing, the constitution, mabo - yeah the vibe.. In general, ~$500 is my limit for any domestic leg. Have double checked for completeness. one 80 SC flight in Oct 2024 was BNE-ADL (so...

Do you have to request that from them, or is it possible on line.

Thanks for the considered reply. Personally, that doesn't seem too bad. the cost isn't bad for me. Just had a quick look at my business rewards for a 6 month period in 2024 - They only give 6 months data at a time. $6900 spend across all employees - 308 Status earned by me - including about 8...

TL: DR So does the 50% VA requirement mean the 8 flight segment requirement is going away? I see some discussion about lifetime gold. It's a new thing!!!!!!!!! The argument that they didn't tell you 11 years ago about the earning requirement for something they don't have then but will have in...

We'll have to disagree then about $7 being well outside the price range. I'll also disagree that a $90 of sparkling made in the traditional method from the Adelaide hills is cheap plonk. Shop - Terre à Terre Wines https://terreaterre.com.au/products/2020-daosa-blanc-de-blancs/ We do agree...

Just booked my first premium airfare using the platinum card. Etihad business class from CGK to UK. I was slightly surprised to read that the airfare component was ~$1200 and the tax component ~$2000. Still a good price overall.

I'm glad you mentioned Grange, because I was pondering this point in the shower this morning and decided 389 is good enough such that Grange isn't needed. This then made me wonder if you'd be happy with 389, as that isn't a particularly difficult or 'special' experience. The problem, imo, about...

Someone mentioned champagne. An interesting example. there are plenty of very good sparking wines out there. However, IME something that is true champagne has the benefit of being consistently good, regardless of price. You can spend $20-$30 on champagne and have good quality. An interesting...

Ok, you don't think the quality is acceptable. So what would be an acceptable for desert then, besides the Noble One Boytrytis? Hve you tried the Ulithorne Dona GSM? What is an acceptable quality GSM if that isn't? Maybe I might like a Rockford Moppa Springs GSM instead. But then if they...

Yeah, I don't really have an issue with that arrangement. Maybe I've just jumped to a potentially false conclusion that the AFR is running some kind of hypocrisy angle in the story and I reacted to my own potentially false assumption. 1741929937 Amazing for the wallet, not so much for the...

Is flying part of you earning money? Going on holiday? etc. maybe not strictly necessary but something that supports goals/activities/hobbies. Benefit vs risk or impact, how is that equation for your unnecessary flying? Only you can answer that one. My last trip, yeah I could've sat up from...

Great example of my point. People mistakenly think this is about controlling the environment. While people are stuck in this false narriative the actual point will continue to be lost in the wilderness. Until the thinking moves beyond the small scale, bespoke issues we will be doomed to...

I assume when the seat is full. But I don't know if that assumption is correct. Perhaps the fuel use per km divided by number of pax? Likely a theoretical number if the plane was full?

Although that would be business ethics about recognition of 'good' customers. Pretty sure most businesses do that. My local pub for example offers me a very good wicket - $1 off happy hour prices, happy hour prices at all times, and an honour system for payment where I count my beers and tell...