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    QF QF Booking reference

    A good random word generator has a list of exceptions so that potentially offensive words (for some) are excluded.
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    TRS Single item claim and Inbound declaration

    I disagree that "they'll be looking for you". If you are stopped for some other matter that results in a comprehensive search of your belongings and a search of their various databases then they could become aware that you claimed the GST at the TRS office. For a couple the limit is $1,800...
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    New Qantas Lounge Heathrow Terminal 3

    Expect to pay for porter service at LHR. I recently went SYD-LHR in F with QF, and whilst QF at SYD provides an excellent free porter service for F pax from the kerb when required, there is no QF porter service at LHR. The only option available if you require porter service at LHR is to pay...
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    QF1 F arrival into LHR questions

    Re: QF1 F arrival into LHR questions - limo and the arrivals lounge. I arrived at LHR this morning with a booked QF car and out of interest asked about going to the Arrivals lounge for an hour or two. The response was that I'd have to pay for the waiting time of the driver. I didn't bother...
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    Finland or Norway for Northern Lights?

    Indeed. I went to Iceland for a full week in January, and it was full cloud every night.
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    QF1 F arrival into LHR questions

    Re: QF1 F arrival into LHR questions - limo and the arrivals lounge. Just to clarify - both the Chauffeur desk for QF and the AA Arrivals Lounge upstairs are outside the arrivals (customs) area. There'd be no need to "go back in" to access the AA Arrivals lounge.
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    Qantas international business lounge Sydney attitude.

    Many of us read stories in these forums about check-in staff and lounge staff being rude, and sometimes being offensive, to passengers, mostly when the passenger isn't getting something that they believe that they were entitled to. Now my comment here is no reflection on the OP's daughter...
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    Airplane jack bluetooth adaptor

    You'll have to put another entry in your Deplaning Checklist.
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    Carry On Weight

    Absolutely agree. Yet BA allows cabin luggage of 23kg, standard dimensions, plus a smaller 40x30x15 bag that goes under the seat.
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    Warm Winter Jacket advice

    I'm just back from icy Iceland where I spent most of a week outdoors on a photography expedition, where the temps were mostly from 0 to 5, with varying winds from 0 to 30 kph. I took my usual cold weather gear that includes Icebreaker thermals, merino mid-layers, etc, and a 300-weight fleece...
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    No award space in QF 27 SYD-SCL for a whole year?

    I'm WP and I can see several dates in late Jan 2018 with J award seats SYD-SCL, and plenty of Y award seats returning in Feb. There's nothing showing for me after those dates yet. I checked a couple of those dates and none are on QF metal, being either LAN or on BA via JFK. I think you'll...
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    Can I upgrade a booking with points ?

    I think that depends on whether you've already booked. If you're already booked then I doubt that you can request a points upgrade for SYD-DXB. I've had an op-up on this sector, but you can never expect it. If you haven't booked yet and want an award booking then you can see the mixed class...
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    Qantas or Jetstar domestic flights from Sydney international terminal?

    Jetstar does about 3 flights a year SYD-BNE before going onto either DPS or HNL. The most recent was on 10th Jan. They're a great way to access the Flounge if you're WP, but there is no duty free allowed. If you've got luggage then you can only check-in <3hrs, but if you are HLO then you...
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    Qantas Delays/Cancellations

    AJ wasn't in charge of this ship, unlike a ship or plane captain who is responsible for safe operations & evacuations etc. AJ was merely a VIP.
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    Qantas Delays/Cancellations

    Before we crucify AJ any further, we need some facts. I'm not usually a big defender of him, but we need to be fair. What cabin class was he travelling in? What happened to others travelling in the same cabin class? What seat did he occupy in the DXB-SYD sector? He would surely have an...
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    QF2 Passengers Stranded in Dubai

    Before we crucify AJ any further, we need some facts. I'm not usually a big defender of him, but we need to be fair. What cabin class was he travelling in? What happened to others travelling in the same cabin class? What seat did he occupy in the DXB-SYD sector? He would surely have an ASIC...
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    QFF Membership Numbers

    Speaking of free QFF membership, it's still available, saving the usual $89.50 fee. Go to www.qantas.com/free
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    Hey Qantas, why is it that ....?

    Yet I've had several award flights and paid flights with QF for next year ticketed within minutes. Their concept of a queue isn't what a normal person considers to be a queue. But then, QF also has a pretty poor concept of Priority Boarding queues.
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    Qantas Frequent Flyer Award Flight Bookings - Fees and Charges

    IIRC, "fees & charges" still include the fuel surcharge, and my assumption is that it's a percentage of the base fare. So if QF charge different base fares depending on the starting point of a flight, then the fuel surcharge and thus the "fees & charges" will change. In the UK, their "Air...
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    Best Smart Phone SIM for Europe

    There's a very simple solution to this. Buy a virtual topup voucher from www.mobiletopup.co.uk who charge a mere £1 for the service. Add the voucher to your Three online account and you're good for another month.
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