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Interesting to see where rows 8 and 9 align now vis-a-vis the missing window on the A side

I mentioned a couple of unexpected upgrades in an article I wrote a while back. CX bumped me from PE to J HKG-SYD on a cash fare after I landed in HKG, connecting from a F award from JFK. I was only PS on Qantas at the time. Much more surprising was BA upgrading me from J to F LHR-DXB when my J...

That reminds me I had a go around landing in Sydney on the morning of the AFF master class!

As the year comes to an end, I've been having a look at my flight log and reminiscing about some of the more memorable ones. Thankfully those that come to mind for me were memorable for good reasons! Here's my top flight of 2025. No champagne, no flat bed. Just an authentic and fun flying...

Thank you @Mattg for all you’ve done for this community over the years. I echo others’ sentiments that the depth and breadth of your knowledge of the Australian and global aviation and points landscape are second to none. A personal thank you from me for your encouragement and mentorship on my...

I'm not sure that the dedicated dining area is full-time. When I was there yesterday morning, the signage was all put aside and the area was open to anyone to sit there. No sign of a-la-carte menus or wait staff. The lounge probably only had 15 or so guests in it, so I'm guessing WP dining may...

All gone 1pm at SYD J lounge. They said there might still be some gold ones over at the QP

Cheeky 8am bubbles from seat 2A on the status run flight from AKL that sees my first elevation to WP

The buffet wine selection won’t win too many accolades. I couldn’t spot where the sparkling is stashed at this hour of the morning. Behind the bar maybe? Unfortunately I’m not really up for a 7am tipple today for research purposes. (Edit: Villa Maria is being poured at the bar…) Those with...

Empty ahead of QF116 this morning It’s definitely a HUGE step up from what was here. The staff I chatted to are stoked to be in their new space. There’s genuine pride. Perhaps one tiny niggle for a new lounge is that I can’t see any table top wireless charging. Regular plugs and USB-C outlets...

OOL shower rooms, though not as thick as the ones we fondly remember…

I’ve managed to narrow my list down to three plus an honourable mention: Best city hotel: Metropolitan by Como Bangkok. Amazingly chic, understated, calm oasis not far from Silom. The spa does great massages. Pool is divine, onsite restaurant Nahm is Michelin rated and also serves terrific a la...

Guess the airport….

No photo evidence, but I just left the lowly Priority Pass international lounge in ADL…. More paper towels lurking therein. How haven’t all these other public bathroom operators caught up with QF’s sector leading greenwashing?

Wait! What praytell is this????? Paper towel dispenser!!! … … … … In the VA SYD lounge

If true, this is good news! It might also actually please the beancounters - perversely. Thinking laterally, at present on full 737 flights I reckon there's usually about half a dozen people who can't stow their kitchen sink carry-on luggage if they board late, leading to delays, missed slots...

Where have they published those numbers @WilsonM ? 48 seats on a 737 would be row 4 (6 seats) two exit rows (another 12) and then somehow an additional 30 seats (5 rows). Seeing as they promise extra legroom, they will either need to pull a row out of Y (as if!!), or more likely in my...

Beat me to it!!!! I felt it was only a matter of time until something like this emerged given the rows of extra legroom seats on the port side of the A220 fleet and the year or two of monetising row 4. It's somewhat heartening to see that Golds get a little bit of love from this seeing as...

The washing machine in the room is a good point and something I omitted from the article. I've definitely take advantage of being able to do some laundry while away on work trips, even on relatively short trips sometimes. Agree. Just having a proper sized fridge, a microwave, toaster, crockery...

I’ve scrolled through some but not all the pages in this thread…so apologies if this has been asked recently. What’s the anecdotal success rate of J seats being opened up on SYD-SCL? I’m weighing up the cost benefit of an $1800 status run to reach WP by 31 Jan in order to offset having to pay...