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  1. markis10

    Laundry services and experiences while travelling

    Don’t use the sprinklers to hang your clothes, they won’t dry when they activate the sprinklers https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17toxmx7NM/
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    Qantas Business Class meals & menus

    QF went bacon/pork free when they forged the EK tie up in 2013, it’s been making a muted comeback since
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    Best Accor hotel in Sydney for a weekend stay?

    I would say the two Quay properties would get my vote, Pullman Quay grand and Quay west
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    Virgin Bali expansion, next up CBR-DPS

    FWIW range would be limited to 2300nm with 100 pax on a 30 degree day using some rough non company calcs
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    Virgin Bali expansion, next up CBR-DPS

    Not when you take into account the hot and high nature of CBR and the lower hp of the VA max fleet in general.
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    Mantra Melbourne's cheapest room = $5K per night

    Could be indicative of a rebrand
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    UPS MD11 crash on take-off in Kentucky

    UPS have now retired all MD-11’s
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    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.
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    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.
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    Which is the best airline to fly from Australia to Bali?

    ADL might need a dedicated international terminal sooner rather than later
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    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!
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    Virgin Australia has Just Dropped a sale! Business class SYD-MEL for $309!

    Tis 2026, not 2025 when that post was made
  13. 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.
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    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”
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    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.
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    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
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    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...
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    How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

    @ccflyer What is your all status?
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    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?
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    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.
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