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    BKK transfer question.... MH to CZ

    I have a flight from ADL to BKK on MH and am looking to book a separate flight on CZ which leaves 90 minutes after arrival in BKK, to JFK via CAN. Will they interline my bags through to JFK in Adelaide if I ask, and is there a transfer counter at BKK to save me having to clear immigration...
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    Options to Europe

    According to Alan Joyce there are 30 airlines + Qantas flying between Australia and Europe: Qantas hopes deal will lure Europeans I struggle to come up with any more than about 20.....so can anyone name the whole 30?
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    Article: Qantas banking on Asia strategy

    Cookies must be enabled. | The Australian For me, quite likely one of the most ridiculous statement I've heard from an airline executive, ever: But the executives believe the demand is there and Qantas can now better serve it with services that include double daily flights from Sydney...
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    Anti semitism in Dubai

    I'm not Jewish myself, but I find it incredibly disturbing that a supposedly modern, first world city like Dubai still bans Jews from entering their country. For this reason alone, I will never fly Qantas (or any other UAE carrier) through Dubai, as I would feel like I would be condoning such...
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    Where's Crazydave?

    Does anyone know what crazydave is up to these days? I kind of miss him
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    Virgin Blue gets RED???

    Virgin Blue preparing to introduce Panasonic's Red IFE system? - Wings Down Under If true, that really exciting news. Although would be a little disappointed with retention of the blue leather seats
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    frequentflyer.com.au - redirects to Emirates web site

    Hi I tried to go to the frequentflyer.com.au website today, but it automatically redirects me to the Emirates webpage. I know the name has changed which is fine, but I still think its a little bit unfair to force me to their home page against my will
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    Virgin Blue to vie for business passengers: Report

    VIRGIN Blue is to introduce business class, change its name and uniforms, and add larger planes to domestic routes in a bid to become a far more potent competitor to Qantas. Virgin Blue to vie for business passengers
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    Europcar Ripoff

    I hired a car from Europecar Preston today. Initially booked online for 2 days, my booking confirmation stated as follows:Direct Debit cards are an accepted payment type (not for prestige vehicles). A security bond will be required when using a debit card. When I got to the branch in the...
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    Singapore Airlines and Virgin Blue: a good fit?

    Just a thought...SIA should be considering buying a large stake in Virgin Blue. The way I see it, could have many benefits for both companies, namely: A DJ (full service)/TT (no frills) combo would be far more effective in combating the QF/JQ monster than DJ trying to be all things to all...
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    Article: As Airfares Fall, Save Even After Buying

    From the NY times: Could another member please post the full link as I am a new member and unable to post links to other sites. Currently #7 most read article in the NY times travel website. Anyone used such a scheme to get their money back if fares went higher after purchase? Having...
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    SQ vs MH

    Hi Folks, I'm planning to fly Adelaide to Saigon in Y later this month on holidays, and currently deciding on the best flight options. Both Malaysia and Singapore Airlines offer flights to SGN from ADL, both involving an overnight transit in their respective hubs. Given pricing is similar...
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    Virgin Blue orders more jets...but why???

    From the DJ Website: VIRGIN BLUE CONCLUDES SALE-AND-LEASEBACK DEAL WITH BOC AVIATION Monday 2 March, 2009: Virgin Blue has closed a sale-and-leaseback deal with BOC Aviation for one late-2008 vintage aircraft and three new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will be leased for an average...
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