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  1. wtolmie

    AA to get PE [not really - just E+]

    probably driven alot to combat Delta's Economy comfort section. and UA has one also from memory.. i flew from LAX - SYD r/t in their (DL) comfort zone.. while the extra leg room (4") was nice, Deltas Econ seats get a little hard on the butt after a few hours.. Hopefully AA softens the blow a...
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    Criminal record and obtaining a US visa

    Just some additional information. Have been going through Green Card process recently and prior to that working visa (Company sponsored L1A).. I would suggest that peeps read this document regarding the crimes of Moral turpitude.. I was concerned, but after reading though here.. no issue and no...
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    QF63 re-routed via Perth and delayed today due to ash cloud.

    i flew SYD - JNB on Wednesday and they said at checkin looks like we are stopping in Perth. As we got closer to the departure time, sitting up in the QF FLounge, the rolled the 747-400 out and brought in the ER.. Out flight tracked to Port Headland, then directly west, then down to JNB.. Total...
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    Upgrade requests <24hrs (QF for WP)

    Thanks Tony.. i will be at the checkin soon anyways.. will find out soon enough..
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    Upgrade requests <24hrs (QF for WP)

    Had to book an emergency trip to SYD late last night from JNB.. Im WP and booked in PE (r). Requested upgrade with telephone booking agent and he said should be ok.,. ?/ anyways.. just curious.. its T - 3hrs and status still not showing.. Successful or not.. Any thoughts on my chances...
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    QF to launch SYD DFW from 16 May and axe SFO

    SYD-HNL-ORD/JFK anyone ??? on QF metal.. everytime ive flown from ORD - LAX, always been heaps of familiar faces on the LAX-SYD leg.. just saying...
  7. wtolmie

    Connection times in Hong Kong

    Hey all, Thanks for your feedback.. Much appreciated !!! Have a good weekend and safe travels !!:)
  8. wtolmie

    Connection times in Hong Kong

    Hey all, just after some input.. I am flying into HKG from JNB in a few week on CX 748 which arrives @ 0745. What do you think my chances are making a 0850 flight on KA. Im flying J and will have checked luggage. My experience is its pretty quick through the security, but not so...
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    Oneworld to Delta Skymiles Status Matching ?

    Hey All, Has anyone ever had success on Delta matching status from a oneworld airline ? Reason I ask is in my current job all my flying has been with Oneworld (QFF WP for years). In July I am relocating to US and policy with our company there is Delta. I have a basic membership with...
  10. wtolmie

    Is anyone sick of flying? I am...

    I will never tire of flying, but i tire from being apart from the family for up to 8-10 weeks at a time. Lucky for this trip my family was able to come visit me in Thailand for 4 of the 12 weeks ive been here so far.. Off to Sth Africa for 10 weeks from here.. :( then China, then birthplace...
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    [*Testing Complete*]Need a few beta testers for a QF Points Calculator iPhone App

    Just brought the paid version too.. looks great.. no problem in paying for a great program... but any reason why JNB is not in the list of airports ? Should the list include all Oneworld served airports ? PLZ (Port Elizabeth is missing also).Just based on my upcoming Oneworld flights.
  12. wtolmie

    Careers/Jobs of Frequent Flyers

    Asia Pacific Regional Manager for large Global Automotive manufacturer (Logo). Extensive travel in the region and to US (HQ / Family). 200K miles +/yr. Main destinations.. China, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, Japan, Sth Africa and USA. Only fly ONEWORLD airlines.
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    iPad 2 - so who has ordered/obtained one (or more)

    I had Mrs wtolmie order one for me in Milwaukee where they are staying ATM. Will have it in my hands here in Thailand April 9th when they arrive for a 4 week visit. Its already been shipped !! Cant wait to swap it over.. My 1st Gen will be going to wifey to use mainly for Kindle app so it dont...
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    10,000 travellers lose APEC Card

    Re: 10,000 Aussie business travellers stripped of APEC cards so nice.. but how does one check the status of their card ? It seems you can only check status if you have an application # >? im flying back to Thailand Friday.. I entered my original application # on the status page and it says...
  15. wtolmie

    JL First Lounge at Narita

    oh I was there on Saturday too.. great speedy service.. massage was certainly great..
  16. wtolmie

    is the upgrade from premium economy to business class from LA to Sydney worth it ?

    Re: is the upgrade from premium economy to business class from LA to Sydney worth it IMHO - thats what points are for !!! Upgrades !!!
  17. wtolmie

    First lounge Sydney vs First Sakura Narita

    True that !!! But i enjoy the JAL showers more than the Qantas ones :)
  18. wtolmie

    iPad sims USA and China?

    If you have an AU sourced Ipad, the only SIM in China that will work from my understanding is a China Unicom..China Mobile 3G is not normal AU 3G.. Thne 3rd option is China telecom, but I have no experience with them.. My Blackberry 9700 roams in 3G on China Unicom no problem (Telstra AU 3G...
  19. wtolmie

    Great qf service

    Hey all.. normally a QF experience for me is wonderful.. Over the last week I got Op UP from PVG to SYD, MY wife and daughters got points u/g from LAX to SYD via ORD. BUT.. They are still waiting for their bags..!!!! Aaaackk.. Christmas presents and all !! They arrived Wednesday AM and so...
  20. wtolmie

    Where's everybody spending Christmas Day?

    For the 1st time in 3yrs, Mrs wtolmie and family and i will be home in Sydney!! Will be missing the white christmas in Milwaukee this year. Dont know if i can handle summer this time of year. Hehe. Im flying in from PVG (QF130-J) on Tuesday and they are arriving to Syd via ORD on QF108 Y+...
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