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    Refurbishment at MEL QF International Business lounge?

    From what I have read SYD International Business lounge rebuild is ahead of MEL in timing. Anyway no issues doing at the same time SQ space is small
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    Refurbishment at MEL QF International Business lounge?

    Just on topic as QF & SQ have lounges in the same area., So would expect both lounges to be rebuilt in the new location at about the same time. Pointhacks 06 Nov 2025. ---> Singapore Airlines to open all-new Melbourne SilverKris Lounge Current location is a1 level below departures, about 6m...
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    Qantas Project Sunrise goes ahead, 12 new A350-1000s ordered

    QF New Room has the PR media spin which is regurgitated on social media and by bloggers. Very little is "exclusive news" Published on 7th November 2025 at 6:59. Link-->QANTAS’ FIRST PROJECT SUNRISE AIRCRAFT TAKES SHAPE IN TOULOUSE
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    Qantas Economy Plus Launching Feb 2026

    May be a sticker "Economy+ only" Looker doors do not align with seats now.
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    Qantas Economy Plus Launching Feb 2026

    Moving the seat is easy. More work~cost for the drop down oxygen masks, air con vents, overhead lights, call button and seat wiring
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    How many QFF SC's could I earn via RTW ticket to get to QFF LT Gold

    Ultra long haul and long haul are not good SC earners on a per mile basis Better to have flights just above the zone distance...
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    How many QFF SC's could I earn via RTW ticket to get to QFF LT Gold

    The QF double status credits only apply to QF operated and marketed flights., Not code share or other airlines. Must be booked in the nominated time period the DSC offer is open. which is usually about 1 week. But no guarantee QF will have another DSC offer. They may replace with "SC of the...
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    UPS MD11 crash on take-off in Kentucky

    avherald The Aviation Herald
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    Emirates load factors on SYD-CHC route

    NZ govt stat reports 150~200 people a day are leaving NZ permanently. Most for AU. Hence load factors higher out of Kiwiland are common.
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    Article: Qantas Will Improve Reward Flight Downgrade Compensation

    With UK-EU261 it makes no difference to how paid:. Cash or ff miles both get 75% (of the effected sector less real taxes) Good AFF ~ MattG has confirmed with QF the policy https://www.qantas.com/agencyconnect/au/en/policy-and-guidelines/changes-reissues-and-refunds/involuntary-downgrade.html
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    So... what car do you guys drive when not flying?

    Just before CV19 met a guy who imported an Austin~Wolseley from Christchurch, NZ to Victoria. Went on a large roll on~roll off car carrier ship via Japan. Driven on and off the ship. Public information in NZ https://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=zu6794 https://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=pm4397
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    Travel Pointers Podcast Discussion

    https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/travel-pointers-episode-21/
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    LRE (Longreach) weekend - 26-27 Sep 2026

    Expect Saturday 26 Sept 2026 is AFL grand final day
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    First claim ever on travel insurance

    With separate SYD tickets you did not have a connection or transit. Just a flight that landed at an airport and you just happened to have another totally separate flight leaving from the same airport. All you own risk and travel insurance, if they cover. As the flight was...
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    Earn up to 110 Qantas Status Credits on the ground

    off topic everyday rewards = Woolworths shopping card https://www.everyday.com.au/ You need to apply and link QF ffn Can chose from $10 discount voucher or QF ff points for every 2000 WW every day points. Can also chose bank for Christmas
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    Getting to Uganda

    If seeking help when looking for an award listing the ffp's that you have with a good balance is a prerequisite. With avios are some buying opportunities from time to time. Can help topping up to get that sought after award if your balance is not quite enough. The good thing about avios is they...
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    Getting to Uganda

    What ffp BNE to EBB on QR? QF ffp? Suggest you forget that for a QF ffp award. Or a VA award? Return on SQ by which ffp? NBO is hub in that part of Africa EBB to Capetown is a diversion QF fly JNB SYD Are other threads on getting to/from East Africa on ff miles/points/avios., Need to very...
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    Singapore Airlines Multi-City Booking

    So PER-PVG-BWN-PER is really PER-SIN-PVG-SIN-BWN-SIN-PER? Buy SIN-BWN-SIN separately? A real travel agent with skill maybe able to help https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei_International_Airport http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=PER-sin-PVG-sin-BWN-sin-PER&MS=wls&DU=mi
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    Public Qantas Fares Not Honoured for Booking Changes

    Agreed. The e-ticket and QF web site manage booking will state list something under fares rules like "Economy Saver" On my current QF bookings has on MMB "Travel Class Business (https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/travel classes/business.html) (D)" Displaying the fare fare bucket...
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    Velocity points or Krisflyer miles for better redemption?

    Velocity transfer of points to Krisflyer is not 1:1. When transferring from Velocity Frequent Flyer to KrisFlyer, the conversion rate will also be at a rate of 1.55 Velocity points to 1 KrisFlyer mile. 180,000 VA ~ 116,000 Krisflyer Have you looked at the cost in points? Traveling when? [school...
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