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  1. mstyson

    Screaming child lands Qantas in court

    Airlines do need to do something to stop the increasing number of delinquent screaming babies and children on flights. Children should be banned from Business and First Class cabins for a starter. Families are best sat together at the rear of the aircraft. Incessant noise from badly behaved...
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    Low Cost Carriers

    Some time back I was scolded on this site for daring to criticise the poor service provided by the low-cost carriers. My predictions that LCCs would eventually succumb to the pressures of a savvy Australian public by either changing their ways or getting out altogether have come true. Jetstar...
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    New to Star Alliance

    :?:I am fairly new to Star Alliance after supporting One World for many years. I am working towards attaining Gold Status. I know it's probably best to consoldiate my FF memberships of Air NZ, Singapore & Thai. But which one is going to get me to Gold quicker? Thai seems to offer a longer...
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    Jetstar sees Europe as ripe with potential

    JetStar on long haul to Europe. Yuck! Whatever the price.
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    Jetstar Domestic - Australia

    Never have any problems with Air NZ Domestic checking in early or any other airline. Even AirAsia (:)) seem to handle it with more civility. I seem to be able to check-in early with Virgin too. Perhaps it's just the Melbourne staff of JetStar who cause the upsets. Anyway - there are choices.
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    Jetstar Domestic - Australia

    Yes, I was in transit and had to wait around the departures hall until they opened the check in. No excuses in my opinion sorry. Afterall aren't we living in the 21st century? Surely such antiquated practices adopted by JetStar cannot possibly last much longer. We will all have to cry I suppose...
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    Jetstar Domestic - Australia

    I was initially one hour too early. Then 10 minutes too early. Then one minute too early. In Launceston Airport Jetstar treat customers with more respect. Shame big cities have lost that art. But rules are rules and Jetstar passengers are just nuisances - especially if they try and do anything...
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    Jetstar Domestic - Australia

    What is the general feeling with Jetstar's domestic Australian services? I, like many, refused to recognise Jetstar's existence after initially being treated so badly by them. They have since toned down their aggressiveness towards customers. However my check-in experience at Melbourne reflected...
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    New Experience

    My flight from Syd to Auckland on Emirates was not bad, but simply disappointing. After all the hype about it being such a brilliant airline perhaps I was expecting too much. It was just another average experience for me. But enought for me to confirm my loyalty to Qantas as number one.
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    Air NZ's Electronic Age

    Not sure I like the total electronic check-in and lounge access with Air NZ. They are to be congratulated on the futuristic advancements but for the loyal and weary traveller there is an air of impersonality. I had no help at Auckland Airport Domestic when trying to check in. Ended up asking for...
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    New Experience

    The flight was Sydney to Auckland. Glad it wasn't a long haul - I would have hated it! It was a cheaper fare than the other airlines but ended up just as expensive because of the excess luggage charge. It's taught me a lesson - remain loyal to one or two airlines and appreciate all the benefits.
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    New Experience

    I thought I'd try out Emirates Airlines because of the many favourable comments about the ariline. Realised how valuable my loyalty is with Qantas, Air NZ and Virgin Atlantic when Emirates slugged me $60 excess baggage, squashed me into an uncomfortable seat delayed me 45 minutes. The...
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    Fly Buys

    I have never had much interest in this scheme and am not at all surprised at its inevitable failure. I think you need to spend millions or dollars to receive an electric kettle as a gift! Won't be saddened to see it go and agree that it will be one less card to think about! Matt
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    United Mileage Plus Miles

    Thanks for the help. Just wondering whether it's good cvalue to try and transfer some hotel points?
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    United Mileage Plus Miles

    I only need 2500 UA Mileage Plus miles for a reward (eg Aus to NZ return). Any suggestions as to how I can get these points as soon as possible? Matt
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