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    Vietnam Transit

    We are travelling BKK-SGN-MEL on bamboo airways in J (all on 1 ticket). We have a 11 hour transit in SGN, our flight from BKK arrives at 12:30 and the onward flight to melbourne departs at 23:40. I have read conflicting reports regarding lounge access in SGN when travelling on bamboo. We are...
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    Velocity Award Redemption Issues

    Looks like a recent "enhancement". Looking to book a simple CBR-SYD award x 4, which costs (7800 + $43.90 or 15300 points). I have ~40K points in my account which is enough for 4 x (7800 + $43.90) awards. But the booking doesn't let me proceed to the next page, as I don't have enough points...
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    QF 67/68 - SYD - DEL - SYD Cancellations

    Anyone know why QF67 / 68 flights are being cancelled? So far I have noticed cancellations on 14/1, 16/1 & 17/1. We are due to fly back on QF68 on 21/1, now not sure if this will go ahead or be cancelled (2 x J cash + 2 x J awards). Will QF move us to QF70 DEL-MEL if QF68 gets cancelled? Not...
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    QF ex India Business Menu

    Anyone have a copy of J menu on the ex India flights. I am travelling on QF68 (del - syd) in a week, interested to see if they offer any vegetarian options. Interestingly QF don't offer AVML anymore, it's either VGML (vegan) or VJML (jain). I am positive that VGML is going to be inedible. So...
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    F Lounge Access

    I am booked on QF SYD-SIN award in business. I'd love to be able to visit the F lounge to mark my first international flight in two years. I've been on the lookout for EK F awards, all EK availability has dried up. Do QF sell access to F lounge? If not what would be the best way to gain access?
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    State border restrictions on transit for international departures

    Are we allowed to transit COVID zero fiefdoms when departing on International flights? Based in CBR, I know that I can drive to SYD without issues, if going straight to the airport. But is something like CBR-(BNE or MEL)-International allowed? Do I need to apply for permission from the...
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    Getting Both AZ & Pfizer

    Question for our resident medical experts. Is there any benefit in getting double vaccinated with both AZ & pfizer? I am already fully vaccinated with AZ and now have an opportunity to get pfizer as well. So want to know if there is any benefit in getting both the vaccines.
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    Denied Cash Refund

    I was booked to fly CNS-SYD on 16/7. Due to the extension of sydney lockdown, jetstar cancelled the flight. In the cancellation email they sent, there was a link to request cash refund instead of credit voucher which I duly completed. Just now got an email saying "We've reviewed your booking...
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    Award Payment Fail - 4620 Error

    Anyone encounter payment issues when booking awards? I've been trying to book EK award ex germany. Yesterday I found availability and tried booking but it failed during payment with 4620 error. I tried with multiple cards to no avail. So I thought start again, but now the availability then...
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    DOM J Lounge Access Y connecting to F

    Given all the lounge access issues being reported lately. I thought better to clarify my position. I am flying QF Award CBR-SYD-AMS (QF / EK) in first. CBR-SYD is in economy, will I have access to J lounge in CBR, based on my onward EK F flight?
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    Award on Emirates Question

    I originall booked two EK F awards using QFF points HYD-MAN and then changed it to HYD-EDI. All confirmed and etickets issues. When I view my booking on EK MMB it shows the correct HYD-EDI flights, but when I print the etickets I get etickets for both HYD-MAN & HYD-EDI both with different...
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    Canberra - Sydney Weather Question

    Tomorrow I am on QF1468 cbr-syd departing 09:55 connecting to SQ252 @13:55 (separate pnrs). Weather forecast for both cbr and syd are not looking good. syd cbr What are the chances my cbr-syd flight to be delayed / cancelled. Should I just catch the bus tomorrow morning?
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    Plat Charge Travel Insurance

    From Amex t&c Cover is effective when You pay the full fare for a Trip: i) on the American Express Platinum Card Account; or ii) with American Express Membership Rewards points; or iii) with any other travel rewards or frequent flyer points provided the taxes and/or surcharges have been...
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    Receive 15,000 Bonus Points when you pay your tax

    Just received an email, looks to be targeted. Paying a minimum of $500 to earn 15k mr bonus points. Net cost is $7.25.. nice
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    UK in December

    We are going to UK in the first week of December for 10 days. This is our first trip to the UK. Given the weather and cold conditions, our plan is to spend bulk of the time in London before heading to paris for our onward flights. I'd appreciate any suggestions on nice day trips from london...
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    Bangkok Tips

    We are heading to Bangkok tomorrow for 4 days. Its our first time to Thailand Any tips on must see sights and shopping. We don't want to do too much, as we are travelling with our 2 year old so want to take it easy.
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    Scoot Sale SYD - SIN Biz 630 Return

    Scoot are having sale from now till 4/8, travel till 28/3/2015 SYD - SIN Economy - $330 Return Scootbiz - $630 Return PER - SIN Economy - $300 Return Scootbiz - $600 Return Promo fares - ex-AU | FlyScoot.com
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    Air India J DEL-SYD - Quick Trip to India

    A report on my recent quickie jaunt to India. My routing was SYD-DXB-HYD-DEL-SYD on QF F, EK F & AI J. The main focus of this report will be AI's new direct DEL-SYD service, so I won't be writing too much about QF F & EK J. Given my previous TR writing effort on AFF, which I abandoned after...
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    Business Special fares to USA [Dec - Jan period]

    Does anyone know if there are any current J specials or companion fares to the US (NY)? Looking to travel in Dec - Jan period. The cheapest I could find was a combination of JL/QF for ~6000 AUD.
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    A Quick Easter Run Around in F

    I have gained so much knowledge from this forum. I have immensely enjoyed reading trip reports, honourable mentions to drron, munitalP, Anat0l, simongr (the behemoth series). This is my first TR, so please excuse any mistakes. Also my camera was out of action for a couple of legs so no photos...
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