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    QantasLink to replace Q200/Q300s with mid-life Q400s

    AFF article QantasLink Receives First of 14 Dash 8 Q400s from WestJet Maintenance no so much age based, but on hours and cycles (take off / landings). QF will know the operating history of these Q400's. The amount of hours and cycles left before not economical to keep in the air will be...
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    I'm in the QF Lounge thread

    I am in the QF international lounge. so not far away. Also these threads Lounge Meetups
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    Article: Premium Economy Flights You Can Book with Qantas Points

    From the article Is that real taxes or taxes and carrier surcharge(~profit)? Should be accurate. The airlines would like the punters to think they are paying real govt & regulatory actual taxes, even when they are not. Real taxes on my AU-NZ flights are ~$140. Includes an AU$60 [now $70}...
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    Minimum connection time Sydney?

    A little strange EK & QF are different MCT for the same flights QF 17 Aug 2022 https://www.qantas.com/agencyconnect/ca/en/agency-news/agency-news-august-22/changes-to-minimum-connecting-times-at-some-airports.html And for 09 Aug 2022 Qantas extends international connection time to 90 minutes...
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    Fiji Airways becomes full oneworld member and adopts AAdvantage program

    Fiji Airlines to become full OW member 01 Apr 2025 Source :- a roundtable discussion with the CEO of oneworld, Nat Pieper, Oneworld’s CEO on new members, a digital platform and interest in Indian and Latin American markets – Business Traveller
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    Virgin Australia and Air NZ form new partnership

    From the article To me that is very disappointing :( Was not expecting that. So not a full VANZ partnership.- 50% at best. For Australian based flyers only. I usually book one ways AU<---->NZ. Often a few days before travel based on schedule and price. Real taxes Au to NZ ~AU$140 and NZ to...
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    Current Qantas First Lounge Menu (SYD/MEL) and relevant topics

    04 Dec 2024 QF newsroom https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-festive-flying-takes-off-with-christmas-livery-double-points-and-new-menus/
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    Double points on select QF Christmas Livery flights - Xmas 2023

    QF Newsroom https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-festive-flying-takes-off-with-christmas-livery-double-points-and-new-menus/
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    Thoughts on a Ryanair like airline for Australia?

    AU is a very small market compared to the EU population and destinations (airports) Look at this list. Some, but not all, are old. But has others that tried and failed in the ~last 20 years. Filter - sort on "ceased operations" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_defunct_airlines_of_Australia
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    Red Energy referral 15,000 QF points [now 7,000 or $100]

    From an email My https://www.redenergy.com.au/campaign/refer50?referralCode=8229047 QF link https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/partners/red-energy.html
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    Finnair Luggage money grab or scam?? [Luggage]

    Purchased PE-economy flights BKK to LHR return {1 or 2 PNR?]. Have status OW Sapphire. [Purchased from airline/TA/???] BKK-HEL-LHR. Flew PE and economy, as no PE seats HEL-LHR. No issues LHR-HEL-BKK. Flew economy, as no PE seats LHR-HEL, and PE. Baggage issue Was required to pay for extra...
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    Cancelled Qantas FF Points due to inactive account

    EJay Welcome to AFF What was store purchase? How long before 30 November? (as post above) Linking your QF freq flyer to BP and spending something. QF points credit quickly in my experience. Seems now need to join BPMe. I thought I jut linked on line via QF without using an app or joining...
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    Trip of a Liifetime

    QF Oneworld classic awards do no need to be RTW. Can be out and back. https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/oneworld-classic-flight-reward-discussion-the-definitive-thread.8228/
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    Travelling with Two Seperate Tickets

    An old locked thread on EK interlining bags on separate tickets. https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/emirates-through-check-separate-ticket.86435/
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    Trip of a Liifetime

    Welcome to AFF From the use of "our" assuming 2 or more passengers? Getting classic awards (not classic plus) can be a challenge, but not always impossible. Need to be flexible with route out, route back and dates. No need to book as a return. A cash paid flight to/from Asia and then award...
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    Velocity or qatar?

    EU is small with a wide range of airlines. And has a very good train network. Point to point at times a train beats air travel after taking into account getting to/from airports and waiting/security/immigration.
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    Qantas Status based Lounge Access before Fiji Airways Flights

    Are other threads on access to QF lounges on FJ marketed and operated flights. Far from the first time this has been asked Google "ow connect lounge access policy 1218" "fj-oneworld-connect-faqs-v20 b" Shows a complicated table.
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    Hi everyone! Joining after a few visits for much needed advice. Where do I post to ask for more? :)

    What does status do for you/hope to do for you? Etihad not being in an alliance and with some what random partners may not give what you want Gold in 1 ffp is not always the same level as gold in another ffp. In Oneworld several airlines have "gold" but is not the same tier level. QR Qatar is...
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    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    I typed in EK instead of QR. The Qatar QR & Japan JL flights you took in the past, to get those JL & QR points/avios. You could have put your QF ff number in those flight reservations before the flights and (probably) earned some QF ff points. Not your QR or JL freq flyer number. If no freq...
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