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    CDG check in time for QR

    Does anyone know the earliest check in time in Paris flying Qatar? We are on QR040 departing at 16:05, but our train from Arras gets in at 11:13. We are flying J, so don't mind spending time in the lounge, Just wondering if we have to wait until 3 hours before to check in. Thanks
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    Compensation for delayed flight

    I was stuck in the Heathrow debacle last Thursday and my flight BA31 to HKG was 5:02 hours late in departing, and arriving 4:27 late. I’ve been told my partner and I may be eligible for up to €600 compensation each. What is the best way to go about this? Is it worth the hassle of trying to...
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    Flight booked through Qantas but name slightly different on Emirates website

    Hi, I have booked EK F, SYD to CDG for next year using my Qantas points. My Qantas E-ticket has my first name, middle initial then last name. When I checked the Emirates website, my middle initial has been added to the end of my first name. eg. Johnb Smith I'm a little concerned that as this...
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    Which OW airline to choose for First Class award booking?

    Hi all, I'm researching award bookings for a trip to France/Italy for later next year, doing dummy bookings to see what flights may likely be available. I have enough Qantas points to book the Asia to Europe leg on First, which I'd like to do to surprise my partner. I'm looking for flights out...
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    Hotel booked for May with Card that will be cancelled in April

    Hi, I booked the Sofitel Bali with my Westpac Altitude Black AMEX for a stay in May. I have just found out that the card will be cancelled in April, due to the RBA changes. The conditions of my prepaid booking state: Credit Card Payment Charge : Credit card provided for the guarantee must be...
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    QF or EK First?

    My partner and I are looking at booking an award flight from MEL to SIN next year and have enough points to fly FIRST - we're just not sure if we should fly Qantas or Emirates. We have flown Emirates First previously, so is it worth giving Qantas a try? The thing's we've loved with Emirates...
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    JL to AF interline agreement?

    Hi, My cousin is flying JL to NRT on Saturday morning, and connecting with AF to CDG. She only has a 2 hour connection, but has just realized she has to change terminals. Does anyone know if she will be able to book her luggage all the way through? Both flights were booked separately. Thanks...
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    Left luggage/Bag lockers at SIN T1

    Hi, My partner and I have a 9.5 hour transit in Singapore in March, and plan to head into town for some food/shopping. We would rather not lug our cabin bags with us and we were wondering if there is somewhere airside that we could leave them (baggage lockers?). We are flying J on EK that...
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    Jetstar Asia to Emirates Luggage Question

    Hi, I have booked a redemption through Qantas on Jetstar Asia (DPS-SIN) and connecting to Emirates J (SIN-MEL) for early next year. I was wondering if I am able to check my bags all the way through to MEL, or if I have to collect them in SIN to recheck in. Thanks in advance. :)
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    Is the EK Melbourne Lounge worth visiting?

    Hi all! Managed to snag a Qantas redemption flying EK F to Singapore. I realize I will have access to the Qantas First lounge (can't wait!) but was wondering whether it is worth checking out the new EK lounge as well? From what I've heard, the Qantas First Lounge is going to be hard to beat...
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    Should I change flights for a better chance of an upgrade?

    Hi, My partner and I are flying SYD-SIN on QF81 this Friday Aug 21 in economy. We are waitlisted for an upgrade, but as far as I can tell there is only one business class seat available. We should be able to change to the MEL-SIN flight (QF35) at no extra cost, and I think there are 4 business...
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    Baggage allowance on QF, CX & QR?

    Hi, My partner and I are flying to Europe next month. I am QC, and we are flying MEL-SIN return with QF in Y, SIN-AMS with CX in J, and CDG-SIN with QR in J. I've been looking at the baggage allowances on each of the websites, and I'm starting to get a bit confused. We are planning to take 3...
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    UK car hire website?

    Hi, I need to book a hire car in Scotland for a week in September and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good websites to book through? Or is it best just to go with one of the major chains (Avis, Hertz, etc)? Thanks in advance.
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    BA vs. QR in J

    Hi everyone, I am planning on booking a J flight redemption using my QF points, CDG-SIN. The 2 (likely) options (based on some dummy bookings I have made) are: BA CDG-LHR - A319 (1hr10) LHR-SIN - A380 or B777 (12h50) QR CDG-DOH - A340 (6h25)...
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    Flying Cathay Pacific Business - SIN - HKG - AMS

    Hi guys. Just booked a business class Qantas redemption flying Cathay J SIN-HKG-AMS in August next year. Just wondering if anyone can recommend the best seats on CX716 (A330 regional) and CX271 (B777) and the best lounge in Hong Kong (we love our champagne). Either way, we are just excited to be...
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    Another EK lounge access question - sorry!

    I'm sure this question has been answered before, but I've searched previous posts and I'm even more confused. I am flying J on QF SYD-SIN, and I was wondering if I have access to the EK lounge? If so, which lounge is better in SYD - QF or EK? I haven't flown international for over a year...
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    QF or EK Business?

    I am looking at booking a J seat, SIN-MEL in March 2014. Choices are EK404 (B777ER) or QF36 (A330). I'm happy with either. I'm more interested in which provides the better onboard "experience". Which should I choose? Thanks in advance.
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    How strict are they at the MEL domestic QC?

    Hi, My parents are flying Qantas business class (via SYD) to Heathrow and I'm dropping them off at the airport. I was wondering what my chances are of being able to enter the MEL domestic lounge? I don't think that they can invite a guest, and my QC membership says I need to be flying as...
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    BA 777 J seat question

    I've just booked BA15 SIN-SYD in J in September and (assuming they aren't on strike) was wondering if it is worth paying the extra SGD$122 to choose my seat. I haven't flown on the newish Club World, but I imagine there isn't really any bad seats. And which seat to choose? From what I can tell...
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    Another "Lounge Access at LHR" Question

    Sorry if this question has been asked before, but I did a search and couldn't find it. My parents are travelling J on QF031 late June, arriving LHR 0635 then departing for EDI at 1135 economy. From what I can tell, they can use the AA Arrivals Lounge at Terminal 3. Is there a lounge they can...
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