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  1. 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!
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    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.
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    ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion

    Word is the china route is not limited at this stage
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    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...
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    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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    IHG One Rewards Discussion

    You have linked the 100% more points when you buy points, not the double points after second stay ie https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/deals/member-offers/2x26?cm_sp=WEB-_-6C-_-HOME-_-MOD1-_-US-EN-_-LOY-_-2X26-_--_-DETAILS26Q1-2X26PUBLICPROMO-WEB-6-_-ExpB Both are not to be confused with the...
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    Repositioning cruises from Japan to Alaska/Canada

    RC seem to be having issues, Anthem of the Seas is limping back to Sydney with mechanical issues that already sees the next cruise cancelled. That may continue to upset the schedule moving forward.
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    QantasLink Airbus A220 Discussion

    I don’t see an extension, as it stands they are still trying to renegotiate the current arrangement. By the end of the current wet lease QF should have enough Airbus product operating through companies with low overheads to make the jungle jets obsolete.
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    Air Asia is back and looking to add A220s

    Lots of talk little reality, A220s are constrained with more on order than delivered
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    Melbourne Passenger Capacity Issues

    Today there are massive delays for inbound international customers, with 25000 passengers scheduled to use the 18 smart gates (more than the QFd side will see). Oh dear
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    Vale the crew of Tanker 134 six years ago today

    ATSB report here https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2020/aair/ao-2020-007
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    Vale the crew of Tanker 134 six years ago today

    Today marks the sixth anniversary of the crash of Tanker 134, a C130, near Cooma, doing a drop without a lead in aircraft which is unusual.
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    Any first hand reports on Canberra - Doha and beyond?

    Depends on the fare, access to lounges is not a right flying J with Qatar by default
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    First MC-55 on delivery for RAAF

    https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N584GA In country
  15. markis10

    16 SC to Silver For Emirates First?

    Or wait for the usual double status credit promo in feb that may or may not happen, given past timings are not an indicator of future ones….
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    Life Time Gold - The [Realistic] Holy Grail

    Those were the days….
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    Mile high club - How does airlines manage it?

    Maybe you should consult with Ralph Fiennes from a QF perspective….?
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    2 separate flight bookings / bags

    Have a look here KUL transit on separate tickets through check on seperate PNRs won’t be an issue
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    Domestic flights from Melb/Syd international terminals

    There is no evidence this is the case. Last 15 years there have been various F lounge runs either organised or individual where various strategies were tried and there is not one person who has reported being banned for not taking a flight. Not something I would do personally, the F lounge is...
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