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    Air India B787 crash Ahmedabad

    Said switches (lifted from FB, unverified).
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    Spring Japan decompression issue JL8696

    Not just any old plunge, this one was a "Death Plunge".
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    What's your golden travel rule?

    Do not, under any circumstances, accept a downgrade.
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    Problems contacting Cathay Pacific

    'Cathay Pacific TH' But, it seems it only deals with their Thai customers so apologies for the false lead.
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    A bit of humour

    This is worth 9 minutes of your time. There is some coarse language.
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    Problems contacting Cathay Pacific

    I've contacted them a couple of times using the Line app (regarding a wrong name on a booking and a suspended account) and got quick and satisfactory responses.
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    Article: Emirates fifth-freedom routes

    Bangkok (4 June 2025) – Emirates has expanded its Southeast Asian network with the launch of new routes to Da Nang, Vietnam, and Siem Reap, Cambodia—both connected via its Bangkok hub. The move strengthens the airline’s regional presence to 23 destinations, underscoring Bangkok’s strategic role...
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    Oman Air joins Oneworld in 2025

    Received this email from Qantas recently: " A new e-ticket is on its way Hi, Oman Air is joining the oneworld alliance soon. This means your upcoming flight with Oman Air needs to be re-ticketed to align with the oneworld fare conditions. While we are working through these changes, you may...
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    Your favourite photos taken of/from a plane?

    KTA, 2017- Always a welcome sight at the end of a FIFO swing.
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    Thailand - Digital Arrival Cards Required From May 1st

    https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3006411/digital-arrival-cards-required-for-visits-to-thailand-from-may-1 Thai authorities have reminded all foreign tourists planning trips to the country that they will need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least three days...
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    What's your prediction on the Australian Dollar?

    Maybe not a prediction, but it's my predilection.
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    Your favourite photos taken of/from a plane?

    Biggin Hill, late 60's. Poor image quality, but I always liked the incongruity of the crowd using a nuclear bomber to shelter from the rain.
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    Oman Air Business - blocked on QFF?

    I booked BKK-LHR J a few weeks ago for travel in June, but availability was very thin.
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    Avianca LifeMiles – Bookings and Discussion

    Yes, I booked J BKK-LHR (and BKK-PER-BKK). Other European cities were also showing.
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    Avianca LifeMiles – Bookings and Discussion

    Now that you mention it, I checked and it was actually late Feb when I booked TG flights last year so I suppose there's a chance.
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    Avianca LifeMiles – Bookings and Discussion

    I just booked Eva J LHR-BKK in July without any problems, though I noted a complete absence of TG availability whereas there was plenty this time last year.
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    Anybody managed to book an award ticket with EVA air (...or Austrian)

    FWIW (probably not much at present) I booked Eva LHR-BKK earlier this year using Lifemiles. They're currently showing availability BKK-VIE, but uncertain whether it can actually be booked.
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    FIFO - general discussion

    Minimal carry-on baggage too, IME.
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    Quick trip to Iguazu Falls from Sao Paolo

    The Itaipu dam is worth a visit too while you're in the area.
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