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Looks very interesting!! The HSBC Star Alliance credit card Earn Complimentary KrisFlyer *G status after spending $4,000 (in the first year) and 60K to retain.

New AKL-JFK service starts in mid September, great to start to see more new route launches pop up again! https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/air-new-zealand-non-stop-direct-auckland-new-york

This was semi-announced earlier in the year, but CX have now provided more detail and the timeline for merging Marco Polo and Asia Miles into a single loyalty programme called 'Cathay'. I personally can't wait for this to happen...always got frustrated with them being separate programmes. One...

Looks like it's all over for Alitalia...although a new state backed airline with replace it (Italia Trasporto Aereo) using many of their assets https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/final-call-alitalia-to-shut-down-on-october-15

I was just browsing FR24, and noticed this flight...QF6079 BNE-UVF. Didn't even know what airport UVF was, so had to zoom in to see it's St Lucia! Aside from a cargo flight, which still seems a bit random, any other ideas what reason there would be for this flight?

Just announced now...two flights per week once the bubble is established. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/transtasman-bubble-air-new-zealand-plans-auckland-to-hobart/VGUJNUHDYDQISAFGDLQBLLLWIM/

Wow, very interesting development for Korean aviation! Not sure this is in the best interests of the consumer, but when has that ever stopped the chaebols!! https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/korean-air-buys-asiana-airlines 1605496815 Another article from Reuters here...

I found some other threads discussing this about Amex, but wondering if others have any experiences speciailly with NAB when cancelling a card and then getting the points for the final statement. I've just gone to cancel my NAB QF Signature online and the below message comes up. It states that...

https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/press-release-2019-airnz-chief-executive-officer-appointment From what I've read and hear about Greg Foran, he has a good reputation as a leader. Coming from a massive company in Walmart.

Whilst I know many of these awards need to be taken with a grain of salt, always interesting to see the results. Key highlights; Best Airline - SQ Best First Class - SQ Best Business Class - QR Best Premium Economy - NZ Best Economy - TG The World's Top 10 Airlines of 2018 | SKYTRAX

Air NZ just announced flights from Auckland to Chicago. One of my favourite US cities!! First ever air service to take off between New Zealand and Chicago - Media releases | Air New Zealand

Even more capacity to the US route from Australia. Wonder what (if anything) this means for Air NZ and their Houston route? https://www.ausbt.com.au/united-airlines-to-launch-sydney-houston-flights-in-january-2018

Not good news...another lost benefit https://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-will-now-charge-you-for-all-extra-legroom-seats

Qantas could begin upgrading its Airbus A380 fleet as early as 2018, with the superjumbos seeing new seats from tip to tail in order to sharpen their competitive edge on routes to the USA and London. https://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-eyes-airbus-a380-mid-life-refurb-from-2018-2020

Interesting... If/when the second stage gets approved, it'll be another addition to the "virtual network" Virgin Australia enters codeshare partnership with Air Canada - Australian Business Traveller

Interesting move - LATAM LAN Melbourne-Santiago Boeing 787 flights start October 2017 - Australian Business Traveller There has been lots of capacity growth to South America lately from AU/NZ!

Couldn't see this on another thread, but merge if needed. Emirates reveals new Boeing 777 business class seat - Australian Business Traveller I'll be interested to see what everyone else here thinks. Some funny comments on AusBT. I personally cannot fathom how carrier like EK goes with a 2-3-2...

Finally!!! Virgin Australia launches new iPhone smartphone app - Australian Business Traveller I've only had a little play round so far and it seems like it'll be very useful.

I've been doing some analysis on foreign purchases, namely for my Amex Platinum Edge v Velocity Global Wallet. I'd be curious to get feedback from other AFF's in case I've overlooked something. The below table is based off purchasing an item in USD for $1000, converting using today's Reuters...

With plenty of activity around new aircraft orders and newly refitted planes, I wondered which of the two options below the general AFF community would prefer for 8+ hour flights in Y; * 777 with 10 abreast seating (3-4-3) * 787 with 9 abreast seating (3-3-3) Naturally there are many other...