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The suites do get smaller from front to back. From memory row 1 gets 4sqm, row 2 gets 3.8sqm, row 3 gets 3.2sqm. None of the suites are what you'd consider 'small' in their own right and I'm more than happy flying in any of them. As I mentioned somewhere up-thread, if flying solo I'll pick...

Fully agree - I really enjoy the SQ F lounge in Sydney. Very rarely more than 4 people in the lounge, a massive contrast to the crowds in the QF F lounge most days. Food has always been nice - truffle eggs for breakfast a few weeks ago was top notch, as was the coffee. Coupled with the 4 pax F...

As an 11yr old travelling in Economy on KLM quite some time ago (my first overseas trip) the kids pack included a foam puzzle that you could build into various 3D shapes. It came in a couple of different shades of blue to denote the different difficulties, and each flight we took had a...

I have bought a few cars on credit card, the most recent one a couple of months ago was about $60K. Used a Qantas Business Amex, negotiated a price we were happy with first and then told them we'd either pay by credit card at that price and take the car there and then or we'd go shop around at...

The Private Room can be accessed as an arrivals lounge for passengers coming off a First flight, but that’s only on the same day. You’ll be eligible for the Business lounge (or regular First if you have status).

Sorry, I can see how that’s confusing. My logic is based on being on the other side of the situation in some of my first flights in the suites. If I am flying solo I don’t want to book a seat that would prevent a couple from choosing the double suite if it’s still available. Purely a personal...

In late June the Champagne offerings on-board included a 2015 Bollinger which was also very nice, I would recommend trying that as well as the Krug. TPR additionally had the 2012 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne which was also pretty fantastic. As suggested the vodka is a great accompaniment for...

I’ve flown both 777 First and 380 Suites this week. Both flights had plenty of Krug and the new Bollinger, not sure how many bottles they loaded but there was no issue for anyone drinking them and I know they opened at least a second bottle of Krug. I didn’t have the Taittinger on board but I...

It was unexpected for sure, I didn’t take it badly at the time, I was just impressed they had the knowledge to pull that information from whatever previous interactions I’d had with Qantas. In retrospect though, yes a little awkward.

On a SYD-LAX flight a little while ago one of the other F pax had bought a new iPad from the duty free Apple Store but was having issues setting it up on the flight. The CSM came around and quietly asked if I would help, because my profile noted that I was in IT. I don't know whether that came...

My understanding was that the website simply unlocked seats that were blocked for status reasons (ie not being able to select a seat in Row 1 as I wasn't P1/CL), not that it would allow the selection of a seat that had already been allocated. As much as we like to criticise Qantas' IT systems I...

One of my favourite travel stories involves having the same crew on a short turnaround. I went through a stage where one of my key staff members was based in Adelaide and I was regularly flying CBR-ADL-CBR day trips so we could have face-to-face meetings at the Adelaide QC. At the time there...

Interesting thread! We found a very surprising Italian restaurant in London last week, a deli / small goods retailer during the day that moonlights as a small restaurant at night. Fine Foods Deli in Kipling Estate...

As predicted, no invite to the special area in SYD yesterday as I was flying BA F. The average champagne offering of Piper ran out after my first glass, this was at about 1pm. Guess the Monday morning fliers drank more than expected.

Thanks. I'll report back if my experience is any different. I guess the trade-off is the roped-off area at SYD First versus the Concorde Room at T5 LHR on the way back home.

To answer my own question, unless anyone else has actual experience to suggest otherwise, yes it appears that travel-class eligibility for the roped-off section and special menu is just for QF First. Passengers on other OneWorld First flights aren't included in the special list. I'm there...

I presume just QF First? On my last visit to the Sydney lounge we were flying BA First and were seated by an attendant in the 'general' section, so I presume the special seating and menu are only for those on QF metal?

I don't know there's anywhere you can find the balance of your QC membership, I just remember mine had 9 months remaining when I first made it to Gold. The QC Terms & Conditions allow for a pro-rate refund to your estate in the event that you die before the end of your membership year, or...

Our policy is we either book economy flights or give staff the equivalent cash allowance to book their own flights in whatever class they like (or even to use their own points and keep the cash if they prefer). We also pay for annual QC membership but only a couple of staff would really do more...

Don’t hold your breath for that refund. I have 9 months of paid QC that’s been on hold since I first reached SG, in about 2002. I didn’t drop back below that level and then hit LTG in 2010. I don’t think my refund is ever coming…