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    Should I join a Frequent Flyer Program?

    Two of your airlines (and the majority of your travel) are Star Alliance carriers. I would therefore suggest that you join a frequent flyer program of a Star Alliance carrier. As you don't fly very much, I suggest bmi's Diamond Club frequent flyers club | bmi It is probably not worth joining...
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    Should I join a Frequent Flyer Program?

    On which airlines will you be flying?
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    Earth Plat.. what the! Points don't add up

    The annual fee is charged in the first statement.
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    Qantas Cut Fuel surcharges again

    When QF introduced the surcharge in May 2004, the price of oil was $44 a barrel - higher than it is now. About Qantas - Media Room - Media Releases Let's not get too excited about a small surcharge reduction.
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    Advice on coughet, Thailand

    I had a similar problem, and ended up staying at the Patong Paragon in August. It is not in the centre of town (about 10 minutes walk), but the rooms are large, with the extra bed put in a small alcove in the room.
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    Non-Seasonal Europe Airfare with Swiss

    I used this fare in September last year (it was $1900 back then). I booked through Australian Travel Agent : Best Flights - discount travel - Travel Agent Australia and had no problems with availibility about four months out.
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    Connection times at CBR

    And I'd guess it is the same plane returning.
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    Wireless Internet

    A colleague recently signed up for Three wireless broadband, and was disappointed that the speed in central Canberra was not that much metter than dial-up.
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    KE to TLV

    LY use a mix of 744, 767 and 777 on their Asian routes. The 767s are shabby, but the 777s are fine. Another route is Royal Jordanian via Amman.
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    KE to TLV

    I have gone through Europe, most recently through Zurich with LX. I'd recommend avoiding going through Europe if you can. The easiest route, though, is to pick up LY in either HKG or BKK (TG have a codeshare with LY from BKK). The availible fare (normally around the $2K mark) allows you...
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    KE to TLV

    As a regular traveller to TLV, I was interested to read a few months ago that KE were to begin non-stop flights from ICN to TLV. Travel Trends: Non-stop service to begin to Seoul | Jerusalem Post I have not been able to find anything on this on the KE website, nor on any booking engines...
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    Virgin Blue Unveils Red Leather ‘premium Economy’ A Seat With A Difference

    Does anyone think this might be a precursor to *Alliance membership.
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    QC Los Angeles.

    I unsuccessfully tried to use complimentary passes in the Terminal 4 lounge a week ago. Although it is jointly operated lounge (AA/QF), they still wouldn't let me in. I didn't have the energy to argue.
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    [Offer Closed]: Citibank Gold NO ANNUAL FEE FOR LIFE

    The links in post #266 should still work.
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    QF Revised Cabin

    Mainly the LAX routes.
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    QF Revised Cabin

    I understand only the 744ERs are 777 style.
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    CitiBank Fee Waivers (Platinum Renewal Due)

    If they don't waive the fee, I'd go for the gold fee free for life. Citibank Australia - Special Introductory Offer Application I believe you'd need to cancel the platium before applying.
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    ANZ Rewards Visa 10000 bonus points offer

    You have to go searching. Go to Fees, Rates, Taxes and Terms and it is the first link on the page. $95 for regular ANZ FF Visa, $150 for gold.
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    Quantas?

    Sorry to be pedantic, but could one of the moderators please correct the following error in the site's opening blurb: ...all of which are linked to the Quantas Frequent Flyer program. Thanks
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    New QF routes?

    See About Qantas - Newsroom They intend to fly to Santiago from November 08.
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