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  1. markis10

    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
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    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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    Melbourne Airport Accor Hotels

    What’s wrong with the Ibis Budget? No shuttle required, no ALL participation and you have the joys of the BP Buffet 24/7, I may have answered my own question ;)
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    CZ brings back free transit accomodation

    From 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, China Southern Airlines will offer Australia passengers who are qualified for free transit accommodation a free stay for one night (including a free breakfast) and transportation between the terminal and the hotel. For the length of stay and the breakfast...
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    Radisson signs Brisbane Property

    Radisson has signed a 59-room Brisbane hotel slated to open in 2026, as part of the group’s development strategy in the region ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sixty-Five Hotel Brisbane, a member of Radisson Individuals, has been signed by Radisson Hotel Group, advancing its...
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    Accor Explorer Plus Dining Variations

    Noosa discounts only for a breakfast at the old Sofitel Here is a post from the Accor Plus Facebook Members site with more detail of the VIC issues, worth checking before dining regardless: There’s a few Melbourne restaurants listed as participating on the website that have never participated...
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    First MC-55 on delivery for RAAF

    First MC-55 is apparently on its delivery flight, a number of years late. These aircraft replace the P3C’s that were modified for ELINT ops ( A9-657 & A9-660) and were the last to retire in Dec 23. Despite being part of 11SQN I believe these will be based at Williamtown rather than SA Photo...
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    Reduced points earn rates in 2026

    You don’t earn points on taxes etc, if you had a $95 stay after a 2k points payment a lot of that would be taxes, maybe 40 euro for earn so it’s still under what I would expect
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    Accor Explorer Plus Dining Variations

    The list is not up to date, many many restaurants are shown as accepting explorer that in fact are not participating, some examples are the Sebel in Dockland and the Mercure Tokyu Stay in Osaka.
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    Jetstar to fly to Singapore, Bangkok & coughet from Perth in 2024

    Unlikely, capacity is not there and QF are not going to put a premium offering online to compete with various Bintang express’s
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    IHG Hotels that recognise status

    Both hotels lounges are a downgrade on the prior offerings. The rooftop SYD lounge was awesome, and often got access on reward stays as a regular when I should not have, back in the days of no benefits when using points.
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