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  1. kevrosmith

    LAGs becomes PLAGs.. Powder restrictions from 30 June 2018

    Powders are now being restricted on-board international flights. From Cairns Airport website: New Powder Restrictions – FAQs » Cairns Airport International Departures » Cairns Airport Travelling with powders, liquids, aerosols and gels
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    Etihad Fare Class error in email

    Unfortunately, these are too good to be true, but couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the email: Business for ~$1000 and First Class for $6k. Surely not. And true enough, when you click through the link, it has, as expected, Economy and Business fares. Compare & book flights from...
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    Charity Event: Sydney Airport Runway Run - Nov 12

    You can buy tickets here: Sydney Airport Runway Run (Very limited availability) T&Cs here: Sydney Airport Runway Run T&Cs
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    CZ deals from CNS (incl. $4.7K to LAX & $5.1K to LHR in J)

    Some good early bird specials on China Southern on their new route out of CNS starting 14 December 2017.
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    SYD Rydges Planespotter Event Sept 16

    Not that I'll be able to attend, but others may be interested in this event hosted by Rydges at Sydney Airport. https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/sydney-nsw/sydney-airport/things-to-do/plane-spotter-event/ (There is a fee though).
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    SYD Staff shop by HEINEMANN Tax & Duty free now open.

    For any of you fortunate enough to have an ASIC pass, you may be able to access the new Staff HEINEMANN Tax & Duty free store now open in SYD T1. If you have friends or family that work at the airport, pass the news along. Prices for Whiskey, for example, while not as good as a Dan Murphy's...
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    New Mantra Hotel at Sydney airport Domestic terminals

    A new Mantra Hotel is opening during July, within easy walking distance to T2 and T3. It's near the existing Ibis and McDonalds restaurant on Ross Smith Ave. Mantra Hotel at Sydney Airport - Sydney Accommodation Opening special includes Studio King room from $159 per night. Includes 1GB...
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    New QF Codeshare Services with Alaska Airlines and Reciprocal Lounge Agreement

    "Qantas Frequent Flyer members with a Gold status or higher, and Qantas Club members, will have access to Alaska’s lounges in Los Angeles, Seattle, Anchorage and Portland whenever they travel on an Alaska flight, connecting to, or from, a Qantas international flight." Latest News Can't see VA...
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    Outgoing Passenger Cards (OPC) to be phased out

    Outgoing Passenger Cards is already obsolete and will be phased out The news story indicates that the date hasn't been announced, but we've heard it will be from 1 July 2017. The Incoming Passenger Card will still be in place for a few years yet, until they can work out how to collect the...
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    SQ R A380 remdeption switched to A350 J seat... suggestions please.

    I've got a KrisFlyer redemption MEL-SIN-LHR later in the year. MEL-SIN was First Suites on A380, followed by F on B773ER to LHR. They've now switched the A380 to an A350, which only has J. What would others expect/suggest in this situation? If I remain in J, should I ask and/or expect some...
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    Accelerate Back to Business discounts - 15% off Economy and Business fares

    If you're a member of Virgin Accelerate, they are offering another bonus discount period: 15% off fares, book by 31 March 2017, travel by 30 June 2017.
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    Changes to Unaccompanied Minor policy carrying Medication

    News & Commercial Alerts This one has an ACA headline story written all over it: "My child was really looking forward to visiting their grandparents for school holidays but Qantas refused to let them on board because he/she had a ventolin puffer and we didn't have a letter from the doctor..."...
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    QF Upgrade Request system broken

    Apparently the QF Upgrade Request system is broken. I tried to submit an upgrade request on an existing Flex (M fare) booking, and it indicated that it wasn't eligible. When I rang the call centre, they indicated that the system has been taken down as they discovered that requests were being...
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    Removal of Fuel Surcharge from ex Australia oneworld Fares

    News & Commercial Alerts Surely this is good news for all you RTW'ers. Effective 1 September 2016, Qantas will remove its fuel surcharge (YQ) from ex Australiaoneworld fares: • oneworld Explorer • Global Explorer • oneworld Circle Trip Explorer • oneworld Circle...
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    QF to sell lounge passes

    Not sure if this makes it more certain or more unclear, but it seems they have added a section to this page indicating that you may receive an invitation to purchase a lounge access pass Eligibility and Access to The Qantas Club Lounges | Qantas Immediately after this section, the section...
  16. kevrosmith

    Triple Aquire points

    Haven't seen any direct advertising on this.. seems to be targeted through Industry channels. News & Commercial Alerts https://www.aquire.com.au/offer/qantas-triple-points?utm_source=Trade&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=triplepoints&utm_content=qantas&utm_term=register Register by 30 June...
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    Raising the Roof at SYD T1

    I'm sure many have noticed the construction going on at SYD's T1. Here's a picture of what they are doing in part of the Departures area.
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    New Regus Express offices at SYD

    I came across this at SYD recently... Serviced Offices Sydney, International Airport (Regus Express) | Serviced Office in Sydney, International Airport (Regus Express) - Regus It's landside, in the building next to Rydges across the road from T1.
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    Aquire 50% extra Status Credits and double Aquire points offer

    A new offer has come out today for Aquire... Take off with 50% more Status Credits and double Aquire Points Register and book an eligible flight by 29 Feb 2016 for travel until 30 Apr 2016. When you or your travellers book, enter the travellers’ Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number and...
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    New Virgin Australia app

    They've launched a new App for iOS. So far seems not too bad. http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/on-the-move/virgin-australia-app/ Seems they've been investing in this, rather than improving their website.
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