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    New Cathay Pacific 777-300ER interior

    I flew CX Y+ HKG-SYD last week in a bulkhead wiondow seat on the new 777 config, and found it to be a little cramped. The service was OK, apart from wine in a paper cup. Not premium IMO. However, the welcome prosecco was served in an appropriate glass,
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    Well, I've now booked MNL-MXP-FCO-CGK for AUD 2220 in Business Value, for March-April 2026. Etihad metal for all flights and only a 2 hour layover in AUH for both directions, so lounge access at AUH won't be a big issue. I'll use PP at MNL and FCO, and I guess I'll be reasonably happy with any...
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    So is EC-NBN. However, it seems to be a lottery as to whether you'll get 1-2-1 or 2-2-2, so I won't be risking it with Wamos. I'm looking at booking late March to early April for AUD 2170, when all flights seem to be operated by EY aircraft.
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    It's worth noting that some Wamos 330's are actually quite OK, if you get the 1-2-1 business class configured aircraft (just check the rego and then Google it). I flew one of these 1-2-1 configured Wamos birds when PR were using them, and it was perfectly fine. Etihad 777's and service aren't...
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    I happened to stumble upon these fares, which are the cheapest I've ever seen for EY SE Asia-Europe return in business class. Lots of availability and can easily be booked on the Etihad website. Basic J, so pay for seats, lounge access (if you need them), Personally, I wouldn't bother, as a...
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    Qantas Business Class meals & menus

    Well, a little off topic maybe, but I'm flying BA Club, seat 1A, LHR-PSA next week on an A319 with 28 J seats, all occupied (as are all seats in Y). I'll be a little disappointed if I don't get at least a couple of glasses of champagne with my meal. Qantas might struggle with this, although...
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    Cashrewards closed with immediate effect

    They didn't "have to" abruptly shut down. It was ANZ's decision. No one actually ran out of money, just that Nuno didn't see it as his core business. And I imagine that he didn't wan't to draw too much negative publicity. Hence the gracious and generous shutdown arrangements. In my case I'm...
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    How does Hertz treat you

    I've rented from Hertz Fyshwick a couple of times recently (as a Gold) and received a Subaru on both occasions (a Forester and a Crosstrek). I found both vehicles to be underwhelming, gas guzzlers and rather clunky, when compared with other modern SUV's, such as RAV4 and CX30. As for a...
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    Any lounge that has several different self-pour champagnes available at any given time can't be too bad. I actually prefer it to the Qantas F lounge at SYD, and am looking forward to being in there a couple of times later this month. At least in the LHR BA F lounges you can help yourself (if...
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    As far as I'm concerned they're not that bad. Crowded maybe, but not bad (unless you're talking about the lack of natural light at MEL Intl). There are many worse airline lounges around the world, and the QF business lounges do put any VA lounge to shame (although that wouldn't be hard). As for...
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    QantasLink Airbus A220 Discussion

    Well, it sounds like you haven't experienced it then. I have, you should. It's like trying to have a plated meal in a coffin. Never again.
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    British Airways Delays/ Cancellations

    Perhaps the Japanese could squeeze 500 pax into a 787-10 if they really tried?
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    Qantas Travel Insurance - so uncompetitive

    I just use the "free" Covermore travel insurance from my CBA Diamond Awards Mastercard.
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    What’s the most difficulty you’ve had with getting a visa?

    I have to say that these days, if I need to apply for a visa in advance (VOA is OK), I just don't go. Doesn't worry me at all. and probably keeps me safer. It was different when I worked for DFAT over 30 years ago, as they handled all the paperwork, for several places I wouldn't go to now as a...
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    Oman Air joins Oneworld in 2025

    The whole thing is a bit of a shamozzle. I have a Qantas J award ticket on WY for next week, KUL-MCT-LHR. I hope everything is in order with this ticket. However, without ringing the Omanair customer support desk in Muscat, who could know? The Qantas website errors out when I try to access the...
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    Is Qantas deliberately giving incorrect refunds?

    After previously speaking to several agents in the offshore call centres (with no apparent results), I thought I'd give it another try this morning, and was lucky enough to get a helpful and knowledgeable agent in the Hobart call centre. She said that she would get it fixed while I waited on the...
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    Japan overtakes the USA for fourth spot in favored destinations for Aussies

    I've been to Okinawa several times, and it does have some nice beaches (not as nice as Oz IME). It also has a lot of US Marines, which tends to taint the ambience a little.
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    Is the Australian Landing Card Still Necessary in the Written Form?

    I'm not sure who would argue that, but some entities come to mind.
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    Jakarta transit - visa still required

    Rare indeed. I've done it a couple of times, but obviously only with a BP in hand. You first of all have to find the transfer desk, then find the person who should be manning it and then convince them that they should be helping you. But that's the fun of CGK. Is it worth $50 I wonder?
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    Oman Air joins Oneworld in 2025

    Qantas doesn't care . It's a monopoly (well it thinks it is).
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