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  1. siri

    Lounge access in HKG when Qantas gold

    Iam afraid if you are flying Qantas on bus. Or first, Cathay always ask you to use Qantas lounge... Cathay lounges are much better than cheap Qantas lounges. Cathay lounge on lowest floor is better but other one is nice too..
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    Best programme for annual flights between London and Sydney

    I am Qantas and United FF member and best and cheapest way to travel between Europe and Aus is using Japan Airline ( Amazing sector points via Qantas if you are flying Bus class) or use Virgin.
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    Hong kong, what to do, where to stay

    I am surprised that Island Grand Hyatt is not mention here... Its got 180 degrees water views and fabulous Chinese restaurant and nice Spa facilities... I will recommend for couples and Children since you can get adjoining rooms for kids... Try to book club rooms since morning breakfast and...
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    APEC Business Travel Card - Express Immigration Clearance

    Best way way to get Chinese visa is from Hong Kong. You can get it same day if you use a local agent or visit visa brokers as long as you do it before 9.30 am. You can have 2 yrs multiple visa.
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    APEC Business Travel Card - Express Immigration Clearance

    Thanks for the info and few more questions.. What do you tell the airlines when they check for Chinese visa before boarding ? or do they know the APEC card ? Also what do you fill in for visa number in Chinese landind card ?
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    APEC Business Travel Card - Express Immigration Clearance

    Do Aust. need Cinese visa with APEC card ? My APEC card just got China cleared and upon asking from APEC card admin people, re. do I need Chinese visa, lady phone me and confirm that I do not need Chinese visa.. No email comfirmation though.. I need to go to China soon and my multiple visa...
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    Amex to launch Centurion card

    Black card and Platinum main value is companion air ticket. If you book bus. class tickets wife can go almost free on a same flight bus. class too. Most airlines are US related, others are Cathay, Malaysia air, and some others. Amex travel got bulk buying power and they use it very...
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    Qantas BAD refund policy

    This ticket is NOT cancelled...All I asked was to add Tokyo and Qantas canceled it and re issued it. BTW, this is business class published fare..so it is not a cut price ticket. I am quite disturbed by some compliant comments from some members here since I am a high value Qantas customer that...
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    Qantas BAD refund policy

    It does, considering both figures are caught with the new statement.... Other is matter of policy. People who are busy travelling and working cannot track big amounts that does not need to be there in the first place.
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    Qantas BAD refund policy

    Last Saturday I have to change my flight plans and re do my travel plans and this means adding a another country,( I was flying Syd-HK-SP-Seoul, changed and add Tokyo last miniute) and Qantas cancell my ticket ( A$ 8K) and issue a new one (A$10K). Paid via Amex to both. Bad part is 8K refund...
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    Japan Roaming and nice Hyatt hotels

    Any one who want Japan roaming, make sure to get Optus USIM card and if you have a Nokia 3G phone similar to 6680, it will work in Japan. Also make sure to register for Hyatt Gold since every stay you accumilate points to simialr to FF program and you can use the points on holidays in any...
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    Cathay (CX) in the news

    Not a bad idea, since cathay access to BJ is limited 3 days per week and very funny times as well. Cathay already use Air China codes and I will not recomment any one to fly Air China...so make sure when you fly Cathay to check whose plane you are flying. Dragon flights are very good and...
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    SmartGate...a faster way to clear Customs (on trial)

    Smart Gate Trial and Custom Ques There was a error on SMH article about this trial, since you do not need e-passport for the trial. My passport was issued on 2001 and I have been using the smart gate for more than 2 yrs and very happy with it. It only failed me once ( I travel 3-4 times a...
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