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  1. henrus

    Express Path. Is it operating?

    A couple of weeks ago the F/J security line was empty but the smartgates were the problem, only one smart gate was dedicated to F/J and that new area with security before immigration doesn't have enough gates yet, this will change once the whole area is done but for now it's a bit of a mess.
  2. henrus

    American Airlines launching BNE-LAX in partnership with Qantas

    If they introduce a flagship section I won't complain about this change.
  3. henrus

    Qantas Hotels Triple Points Offers

    I didn't think you could use cashback portals with accor plus or member rates?
  4. henrus

    The Velocity Status Run Master thread

    The original fare + the fare difference counts. The change fee does not count.
  5. henrus

    The Velocity Status Run Master thread

    No different to how the old 5 pts per $1 was calculated. GST and all taxes included except the credit card/payment surcharge.
  6. henrus

    Virgin Australia Delays/Cancellations

    New plane, VH-YVC. This is what’s showing in the system but it just landed from Sydney. This will delay arrival into CBR by about 2 hours, and also impact CBR-OOL-CBR-MEL throughout the day.
  7. henrus

    Qantas Travel Money changing to Qantas Pay - May 2024

    It comes and goes so don’t get too excited as I’m sure it’ll return.
  8. henrus

    Accor Plus Membership Discussion

    This is normal even for those renewing the membership doesn’t change until the specific date.
  9. henrus

    Air NZ receives first upgraded 787

    That's just the regular V2 config (the one with more J seats). https://www.airnewzealand.com.au/seat-map-boeing-787-9-2 Apparently the first flight is blocked in J/PE but still for sale in Y.
  10. henrus

    The Virgin Australia Newbie Questions Thread

    If you have Gold status (50K, 75K or Super Elite) with Air Canada you get lounge access on Virgin domestic but no other perks therefore if travelling a lot within Australia it'd make sense to switch over. It's worth noting that Virgin recently moved to a full revenue based system effectively...
  11. henrus

    The Virgin Australia Newbie Questions Thread

    Yes it's possible, you can manually edit the URL of a domestic multi city to change the destinations from domestic ones to international ones...
  12. henrus

    Made any travel mistakes lately?

    Why fly direct when you can connect! Just be happy you aren't on the return DOH-MEL-ADL that stops in MEL for ~6hr between 11pm and 5am.
  13. henrus

    Article: Qantas Auckland Lounge Upgrade: The End of an Era

    So it looks like it’s a hybrid sort of emirates food with QF drinks. I guess at 5:30pm this gets replaced with the usual Emirates stuff.
  14. henrus

    I'm in the QF Lounge thread

    Anyone on QF12/94 tonight, can +1 at LAX.
  15. henrus

    Article: Qantas Auckland Lounge Upgrade: The End of an Era

    Was it QF or EK staff and did they have the normal EK setup of food/drinks?
  16. henrus

    Credit Card Offers Refreshed Amex Velocity Platinum Card Benefits & Offers

    Nope it does not. Only those with life time membership or status.
  17. henrus

    General Virgin Australia Lounge Discussion

    It should be, in the past on public holidays they’ve kept normal weekday hours but who knows if they still do. I guess the only thing is to walk down find out and report back, mind you if you pass by the terminal and the normal queues are minimal or the downstairs security you can still find out...
  18. henrus

    Article: How Airlines Erode Status Tier Benefits Over Time

    As above not just airlines but hotels as well. I recently found out Accor quietly removed the turndown service and a few other benefits for status holders. The March 2025 page has it but by April just gone (confirmed via the way back machine).
  19. henrus

    SkyTeam Status Match - ITA Airways

    This has been very watered down. Lounge access is only on AF, KL, VS and ME but only for the card holder (no guest) and only when flying on that airline and accessing a lounge operated by that carrier (no third party lounges).
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