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  1. Mwenenzi

    Understanding Classic Rewards release availability

    LA do/will fly SCL-SYD non stop and will end AKL-SYD. LA already fly SCL-MEL
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    Refurbishment at MEL QF International Business lounge?

    From Point Hacks (owner of aFF) https://www.pointhacks.com.au/news/melbourne-airport-plans-to-close-its-infamous-lounge-dungeon/ So do not see QF spending any $$ on updating the MEL QF International lounge (on level 1 about 6m above grade)
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    Jetstar NZ Consumer Commission penalty

    way off topic So they applied the ticket t&c's and you complain 😕 You can buy more carry on allowance
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    Jetstar NZ Consumer Commission penalty

    RNZ Jetstar fined more than $2 million for misleading customers over compensation JQ NZ only have a few aircraft and operate limited NZ domestic routes
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    Are Frequent Flyer Programs still worth the effort?

    95% of frequent flyers members do not make any effort, nor do they understand the broad details. Let alone the fine details. like DCS's. Here of aFF we are in the 2%~3%~4%~5% of members who make it work for us. We need those 95% to contribute so we can use the benefits. Most to all ffp's are...
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    Thank you for your loyalty

    off topic Your nearest airport? You will be getting a loyalty SC gift bonus by 30 Sept at the latest. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/status-and-clubs/status/loyalty-gift-2025-FAQ.html And the normal 50SC or points for every 500SC (subject to t&c's) This is changing
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    New Qantas promos including double status credits (book by 3/9/25; travel 4/9/25 until 22/8/26)

    Or the QF IT kids on work experience found it too hard to program? Given other DSC's did go to the life time count. The same same with loyalty gift as post 258 by Princess Fiona ? For me inching towards LTG this makes a difference. More inclined to book a few select AU<-->NZ business class...
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    Qantas' New A321XLR

    https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-orders-20-new-a321xlr-aircraft-16-with-lie-flat-business-seats/ Ordering aircraft from EU and not USA may anger 1 person. In recent weeks some countries/govt owned airlines have ordered B737s with fanfare.
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    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    As a J passenger you have lounge access. If the 3year old has J seat she has lounge access. QF lounges give access to accompanied children, but less common for partner lounges. Worth asking politely...
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    Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards

    https://www.alaskaair.com/atmosrewards/content/benefits/2026-updates With some of AS text not always 100% clear if about status or redeemable points. To use the word "points" as both a measure of status earning and the quantity for redeemable awards is confusing (as was "miles" for both). For...
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    BNE to PER to BME Check through bags

    But on separate PNR/tickets do not have a connection. Just 1 flight ending and the next that happens to be as the same airport. Need to get the boarding pass. At BNE or PER? BME fight will close for checking 20(?) minutes before scheduled departure. On a true connection you have both...
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    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/the-qantas-club/using-your-invitations.html A Qantas club membership and class of service lounge access does allow children to access.
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    JAL J Redemption via QFF taxes

    You seem to be confusing real taxes (as paid to a govt) and carrier surcharges (= airline profit)
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    Qatar qsuite booking - who to credit?

    Need to change the ffn for each segment. But at times a ffn can be *very* sticky in a reservation. Change by phone, on line or at checkin. For online try any/all OW manage my booking. Take screen shots/photos as each stage. Keep hard copy boarding passes. With your combination of flight...
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    International Qantas Awards Available One way but not Return.

    Its not a private flight for you & wife. Flights will operate if you are a passenger it or not a passenger. Incremental fuel burn for occupied seat vs unoccupied seat is negligible. Highly like someone will occupy the seats. Transiting via MEL is easy (3 min walk). None of that silly SYD...
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    AFF gold membership status not recognized

    Followed the procedure here? https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/aff-qantas-club-discount/ https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/members/ A few weeks/months someone else had a problem with rejoining QF club...
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    Jetstar NZ Consumer Commission penalty

    NZ consumer law a little harder than in Au. But only very little NZ Commerce commission case register from Jan 2025 https://comcom.govt.nz/case-register/case-register-entries/jetstar-airways-pty-ltd For reference QF link on NZ Civil Aviation Act...
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    Travel Pointers Podcast Discussion

    Travel Pointers Episode 17 – Premium Economy on Emirates https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/travel-pointers-episode-17/ Will Travel Pointer Podcast have interviews with others in the travel industry, or just aFF to aFF talkfest? The interviews with others were good in the old format...
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    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    As above who is paying and class? OW into DOH. But most from the other direction AA AY BA JL MH UL QR Oman Air RAC RJ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamad_International_Airport Also look a QF non OW partners, but earnings may be problematic, The shortest route is not always the cheapest
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