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  1. markis10

    Mantra Melbourne's cheapest room = $5K per night

    Could be indicative of a rebrand
  2. markis10

    UPS MD11 crash on take-off in Kentucky

    UPS have now retired all MD-11’s
  3. markis10

    New airline (TransNusa) to fly Perth- Bali

    EASA did some test flights late last year and reportedly are not far off certifying. As it stands trans Nusa use them to fly mainland flights at present.
  4. markis10

    Ask The Pilot

    Syd-cbr used to be via Marulan direct when there was just the two runways while further south flights went via WOL, was fun trying to get a RAAF P3 down to 200AMSL at Nowra after arriving from South Australia at flight levels across all the traffic.
  5. markis10

    Which is the best airline to fly from Australia to Bali?

    ADL might need a dedicated international terminal sooner rather than later
  6. markis10

    Mantra Melbourne's cheapest room = $5K per night

    That’s their way of complying with the room availability guarantee, if they have to walk someone, kind of like not saying no but making the price say no!
  7. markis10

    Virgin Australia has Just Dropped a sale! Business class SYD-MEL for $309!

    Tis 2026, not 2025 when that post was made
  8. markis10

    How does Hertz treat you

    It’s important to differentiate between Hertz corporate and franchises, treatment of bookings can vary dramtically. I have been PC for over ten years and I have two branches I deal with in SEQ, Kakkangur and Brisbane downtown.
  9. markis10

    Using QF Gold with Skywards Blue

    Keep in mind lounge access is not available everywhere “ Enjoy access for you and one guest to Emirates Lounges throughout Australia, Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East”
  10. markis10

    Best Hotel you have stayed!!!

    Sheraton Langkawi (now Westin) for me, great facilities and food options while Kuah and Farries were a short stroll away. Hotel was located on a road to nowhere so little traffic and not affected by the mass cruise ship invasions.
  11. markis10

    How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

    Usually they do it prior to your arrival, you can request it as sometimes your status is overlooked or not in the system
  12. markis10

    Midair collision between Helicopter and CRJ (AA5342) at Washington (DCA)

    Final report due in two weeks or thereabouts. FAA actions Thursday, January 22, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from...
  13. markis10

    How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

    @ccflyer What is your all status?
  14. markis10

    Up to 100% more points until Feb 16

    Aeroplan have a bonus offer of up to 100% more points which kicks in at 80000 (C$3000), it’s 50% at 5000 and 75% at 30k https://aeroplan.points.com/air-canada-kilo/sso/buy?
  15. markis10

    When will Australia get modern entry procedures?

    Indeed as a couple of parties Friday and Saturday found out in Sydney with a total of over 80kg! FWIW I am not talking about coffee in powder form, I take bags.
  16. markis10

    When will Australia get modern entry procedures?

    Seen that a few times on TV “Border Security”. They are a bit fussy re Coffee as it can be used as a masking agent, I always declare regardless, I like my coffee!
  17. markis10

    Bonus nights promo due this week

    Marriott normally kick of a bonus nights promo at the start of the year, keep an eye out this week based on the last few years schedules. 1,000 Bonus Points + Extra Elite Qualifying Night For Each Paid Night February 11 – April 28, 2025 Was the last one.
  18. markis10

    ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion

    Word is the china route is not limited at this stage
  19. markis10

    Why I find delays/cancellations threads tiresome

    If you travel often enough you will realise that delays and cancellations are part of being a frequent flyer. What’s always left me feeling sad is the treatment staff get when such delays occur. It’s not the staff’s fault that you’re not getting to where you want to go when you want to go. So...
  20. markis10

    Back in the game: CBR/SYD base, status chasing & Europe 2026

    Suggest you have a look at getting to Asia and then grabbing a cash J fare from there, bank the points for later use while earning status.
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