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    Manila (MNL) Stopover Tips

    Unless you're really pressed for time, know that there's a free shuttle bus to take you between terminals. However if you're worried about making your connecting flight, taking a cab is recommended as the shuttle bus isn't the most reliable. Ensure that the meter is turned on. The taxi's at...
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    Free Seventh “free stuff” 2019 -"VA Companion Gold" - the gift of gold

    I'm only a VA Red but have 112 status credits & happy to verify. Would also donate $50 to the charity of your choice
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    Something big is coming! (1st May)

    While all airlines seem to be in cost cutting mode, Etihad seems to be the most blatant. Etihad giving over Stadium branding sponsorship to Disney (Marvel stadium in MEL) is more full on than removing an olive from each meal.
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    Something big is coming! (1st May)

    Agreed, but a man can dream right? As a typical SFF who only vacations in SEA 1-2 times a year, the lack of options on VA Metal even for Paid flights is frustrating, let alone a lack of aspirational J redemptions. Considered accruing pts with QF, but as I'm really a Frequent Buyer, I found...
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    Narky QF gate staff

    I remember talking to a client who works as a SQ gate agent who was going to a training seminar in LA. After progressing towards the front of the Customs & Immigration queue, someone behind him said "Please don't judge all Americans by how you get treated at LAX". Is LAX particularly...
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    Something big is coming! (1st May)

    I'd be happy with a Website that works and is easy to use, but I'd be ecstatic if they announced VA a330's flying to KUL,SIN,BKK & NRT/HND
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    SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

    Afaik the New Suites are only available ex SYD & Not MEL, & other Long Haul routes. If calling Singapore directly, be sure to confirm that it is a 6 seat cabin, (New Suites) & not 12 seats (the Old Suites). After noticing my mistake, I was willing to pay $40 to change my RT flight to...
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    Qantas First Class "Nothing more than a premium business class"

    Any chance this is the "English name" of Thai cooking expert Saiyuud Diwon?
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    Qantas First Class "Nothing more than a premium business class"

    I personally think Hand crafted LV monogrammed bog-roll would be a great step towards "unsurpassed luxury in QF F!
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    SQ F lounge options & guest policy.

    In regards to the call centre, this is my 1st time flying F. Despite specifying I wanted to redeem Suites with the Chair & Seperate bed, they only confirmed After spending 260k Velocity pts that I'm flying on the Old Suites. But since many people prefer the Old Suites anyway & don't want to add...
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    SQ F lounge options & guest policy.

    Although technically I'm Flying in J Bkk - Sin, it's an O class ticket (F saver redemption) meaning it's still classified as a flight in First, as I rang up SQ & they said I'd have access to TG Royal Orchid lounge. However my experiences with SQ Call centre has led me to take what they say...
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    SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

    Could possibly be that If you want to Guarantee that you will enjoy this feature, you must book adjoining suites. The amount of people who've had the dbl bed as solo pax when there's been space available is why I booked 3D on SQ 218 Mel - Sin
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    Duty Free Bangkok

    Better offers in wine than in spirits due to high alcohol tax on wine in Thailand, and anything above the JW black & Chivas Regal might be cheaper DF. Basic Spirits just buy over there.
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    Qantas First Class "Nothing more than a premium business class"

    Before even seriously collecting points let alone spending my hard earned on an F flight, I'd research every F review on my intended airline & see what appeals. I haven't seen QF F cabins in any Best Of lists, and certainly nowhere close to my personal version of "Unsurpassed Luxury". the...
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    SQ F lounge options & guest policy.

    I'm traveling Sq 218 Mel - Sin - Bkk RT in F (O saver redemption) & a friend will be on the same flight in Y. Can I guest my friend access into KF First lounge at Mel as well as Sin, and Sq F pax gain entry to the TA Royal Orchid lounge at BKK?
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    SQ Amenity kits

    Pj's as well, or just the Lalique amenities with the "fresh air" kit?
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    SQ Amenity kits

    Next year I'll be flying Mel - Sin - Bkk RT in O class. (F saver redemption) Obviously I'll be expecting the Lalique amenity kit in the Mel - Sin legs, do they hand them out for the shorter Sin - Bkk legs as well?
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    Any Extra benefits for booking Flexi hotel stays?

    I rang Accor directly, and they said that Flexibility is the only benefit
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    Any Extra benefits for booking Flexi hotel stays?

    I'm planning on booking a total of 16 nights between Pullman grande Sukhumvit and M gallery Baraquda in Thailand next year. Aside from obvious benefits like ability to cancel free & Bigger spend = Bigger points, does booking flexible rates earn more Le Club status credits like with airlines, or...
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    Hoyts and Qantas hook-up

    @Himeno: I like the salted caramel choc tops, and as a Hoyts rewards member getting Hoyts cash back is a nice touch. However if QF points Aren't included in Candy bar spend, I'll go back to buying goodies from the supermarket
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