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That would match up with the 'toy' and cough tablet we found in our hotel room! And no, it wasn't in preparation for our visit - it was the last occupants! Hotel staff mortified re the lack of attention to detail with room cleaning - we enjoyed comp full buffet breakfast for our entire stay...

Kuala Lumpur to MEL on EK in First on 30 June. Two passengers - we each got a sleeping suite in the middle of the cabin and a sit up suite by the window. Four cabin staff who could not do enough for us. I saw the other passenger once during the whole 8 hours! It felt very special and just like I...

Well said JessicaTam! Don't shoot the messenger! My husband is a vegetarian and has for years put up with very ordinary meals on planes when we travel. He doesn't even complain any more and often just brings something he likes from home or gets something at the airport. It would be wonderful for...

MEL to HNL some years ago on JQ - I think the plane was only about one third full - hubby and I had already secured exit row seats so I moved back to full row of the poor woman's sleeper! Similar experience on the way home - I guess that is why that service was eventually discontinued...

On my very first Qantas flight overseas in 1983 we were served afternoon tea mid flight after a full lunch! It was the full scones, jam and cream type! Yum ! As the Coodabeens say 'bring it back'!

Samosas. Now 2.99 and 50 points per box!

OMG Princess Fiona! That photo bought back memories of a particularly revolting seat buddy I had from MEL to BKK - smelly unwashed backpacker in shorts and singlet who obviously had a very long night on the grog the night before AND consumed enough garlic to kill a vampire! And there wasn't...

Shopped today and saw that chilli con carne are now $2.99! I bought a couple and am tempted to go back for a few more as I liked it! Still 50 points per product?

Just a follow up to my initial thread. I have now completed my claim with Sure Save travel insurance. They have refunded pretty much all of my claim - full coverage of medical expenses overseas, repat back to Australia, prepaid travel that I didn't use etc so very happy with that. They have also...

Just arrived home in South West Victoria - it was wonderful to meet many fellow AFFs today - what a diverse bunch we are all bound together by our love of flying and travel. Great conversation, great food and great information about the Qantas Cash card. Thank you Qantas and Red Roo for the...

Driving to the city on Monday then overnight at Crown. Looking forward to Tuesday!

I purchased the TravelSim just before setting off for Europe in early June. I wanted a SIM card that I set up at home before I left so that I knew for sure it would work and to be familiar with making calls etc. It worked really well. When I set it up the company contacted me and offered half...

Keen to hear about travel and/or accom options - it's a bit of a hike from south west Vic to Melbourne! Hopefully tomorrow! Getting excited! Also thinking about what to wear JessicaTam and Blackcat20!

Re: Qantas Loyalty MEL lunch (3 September 2013) attendees thread I will be coming up from country Victoria either by Sharp Airlines to Essendon or by car. Waiting to hear re specifics so I can formulate my travel plans. First event for me too adrianb! Thank you for the opportunity Red Roo and...

Excited to meet those of you attending the MEL lunch! Thank you Red Roo!

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We were on a code share QF/EK flight with EK tix. My sister had to stand her ground a bit to progress our entry. It's a silly situation re the kids - what are you supposed to do ?? Leave them at the front desk while you and Mr chickinsintrees enjoy the lounge? Or forego the Lounging delights...

My sister, her 15 year old son and I managed to get into the J lounge at Dubai recently but entry came with a mini 'lecture' and we were left in no doubt that the lounge gatekeeper was doing us a favour! There was much tapping at the computer and we wondered if a file note was being made. Sister...

Most friendly - Kyoto, a young couple let me use their mobile phone when we were running late for a rendezvous ! Closely followed by Athens - lots of fun loving people there happy to welcome you to their country. Least friendly country Morocco - scammers at every opportunity!

I was recently fortunate to fly Athens-Dubai-Melbourne in Emirates First Class on the 777-300ER private suite set up. All 8 seats occupied from Athens to Dubai then 6 from Dubai to KL then just 2 of us from KL to Melbourne. On the last leg we had two suites each - window one for sitting and...