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  1. Mwenenzi

    Your favourite photos taken of/from a plane?

    Image from the airbridge boarding a QF B737 CHC MEL flight. US Air Force C-17 in the background that fly’s to the Antarctic – Operation Deep Freeze. Saw a C17 one last weekend on the way south just after takeoff. They climb out a lot slower and less rate of ascent than commercial aircraft...
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    Qantas considering establishing new international hub at AKL

    From FT https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qantas-frequent-flyer/2205228-akl-lax-returning.html By djsfynn (ExecTrav) No chance QF will AKL HNL. Just look at the at the QF group reductions to HNL. AS/HA fly HNL-AKL seasonably In NZ Qantas is seen as the big ugly Aussie. Hub? Looked at the map...
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    Earn up to 110 Qantas Status Credits on the ground

    Off topic A lot of off topic posts, including fine details of bank cc. and the QF ffp in general Better if thread kept on topic. https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/flights/frequent-flyer-partners/qantas-frequent-flyer In NZ all JQ domestic only flights earn QF ff points. Some thing that JQ AU...
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    Cancellation of flight - refund of fare difference?

    Conversely Let's say you book the 12pm departure and the fare was $300. Qantas cancel and then put you on the 8pm flight which only cost $500. In that scenario, should Qantas refund demand the fare difference? T&Cs are probably worded to give them wriggle room to allow them to move you, but...
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    FJ450 circling south of CHC for 1:25 hours now after takeoff in apparent emergency

    avhearld with images https://avherald.com/h?article=52e296f1&opt=0
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    FJ450 circling south of CHC for 1:25 hours now after takeoff in apparent emergency

    https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/575445/flight-returns-to-christchurch-airport-after-reporting-issue-shortly-after-take-off
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    FJ450 circling south of CHC for 1:25 hours now after takeoff in apparent emergency

    I am ~30km from CHC. Saw It on the approach from south west~10 minutes ago. (unless I mistook the aircraft) It did "cut the corner" compared to normal traffic. Most take a longer straight approach path, especially the EK A380 Is a bird strike from rnz...
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    Qantas launches partnership with Hawaiian Airlines

    Owner of HA airline brand (AS) abolished the HA ffp. Not "its own" HA as an separate independent airline is dead.
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    Travel Pointers Podcast Discussion

    Episode 20 --> Travel Pointers Episode 20 - The Million Mile Craze And Point Hacks podcast (owner of AFF)--> Point Hacks | Point Hacks
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    Earn up to 110 Qantas Status Credits on the ground

    AMP & Qudos are is listed as a QF banking product
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    Earn up to 110 Qantas Status Credits on the ground

    A google search of Qantas banking products https://cardsandbanking.qantas.com/banking Banking is one link in "cards and banking" --> Financial Services - Earn Qantas Points | Qantas Frequent Flyer From the QF web site Cards and Banking Includes Qantas Points earned with a Qantas Points...
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    Consequences of Ditching Last leg of an Itinerary

    Ticket issued by which airline? CX QF FJ. People miss flights for all sorts of reasons.
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    Didnt get charged a change of name fee?

    Is a distinction between name change and name correction. Will vary by airline and even who answers the phone. Do not over think this. Sample https://www.qantas.com/agencyconnect/au/en/policy-and-guidelines/changes-reissues-and-refunds/name-correction-and-name-change.html
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    Should we credit to QFF or EK Skywards

    Blogger https://www.headforpoints.com/2025/08/24/how-do-emirates-my-family-household-accounts-work-3/
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    Should we credit to QFF or EK Skywards

    FF points/miles that you can use are better than ff miles/points that expire (due to time or not enough to use), irrespective of the theoretical "earn rate". Unless EK Platinum staus, EK ff points have a hard 3 year expiry Will all 4 of you used the EK ff points before they expire? Other...
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    Qantas launches partnership with Hawaiian Airlines

    HA was taken over by AS, and some time will be on the AS operating certificate. HA will just be a brand Hawaiian Airlines as an airline is dead. Continue to be surprised that some think and write as if HA is a separate airline
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    On-board fire false alarm QF141 - emerg landing at AKL

    https://avherald.com/h?article=52d9d7cf&opt=0
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    Qantas - Why no WhatsApp or Chatbot?

    And a 15-30% reduction is real live agents following any AI chatbot introduction.
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    Qantas' New A321XLR

    QF newsroom spin https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-a321xlr-fleet-takes-to-the-skies-with-first-commercial-flights/
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