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  1. CMA222

    Brisbane dinner - 20 January 2026

    As occurs regularly with good old (un)reliable QF (when I have to fly with them) they have just cancelled my flight from SYD to BNE. The lounge dragons say they know nothing and cannot assist !! There is another flight scheduled 30 minutes after mine so they are clearly consolidating flights...
  2. CMA222

    ACCC action re cancelled Qantas flights

    My comment was not meant to be in any way a legal analysis. It was my observation that QF chooses to charge different prices for an identical bundle, depending on the time of day the flight is inspirationally going to operate, even though they have no obligation to operate the flight at the time...
  3. CMA222

    ACCC action re cancelled Qantas flights

    But the bundle of rights is more expensive for exactly the same service at different times of day ? When the airline cancels a flight and offers an alternative on a flight that could have been purchased more cheaply, and which no longer meets the expectation or plans of the passenger, the...
  4. CMA222

    Qantas Delays/Cancellations

    So situation normal at QF !
  5. CMA222

    ACCC action re cancelled Qantas flights

    But remember you only bought a "bundle of rights" not a flight on a particular date or at a particular time. The QF aspirational timetable is just that. The T's and C's you MUST accept to book say so !! With so much "unfair contract" legislation to protect consumers, which the politicians said...
  6. CMA222

    January 2026

    DateFlight #DEP AirportLoungeTimeGuestsComments Tues 20th QFSYDQF J lounge T3from 1300+2 Thurs 22nd QFBNEQF J loungefrom midday+2
  7. CMA222

    Brisbane dinner - 20 January 2026

    Platinum. I keep missing out on the Canberra dinners so will make the effort and make my way to BNE on 20/01, and do a dash to the Gold Coast for a lunch on 21/01.
  8. CMA222

    I'm in the QF Lounge thread

    LTG is the new Bronze+. QF doing its best to ensure those who put in the effort are suitably rewarded for their loyalty.
  9. CMA222

    Cash or Card? Countries where you still need cash.

    Westpac announced retail and mobile banking services were affected and have now been restored. EFTPOS was down but others were unable to use their credit cards. Believe whomever you choose to follow.
  10. CMA222

    What cheeses me off

    Cash is King. The banks do not want you to realise it works even when their data collection services, also known as credit cards, are not working - as usual.
  11. CMA222

    Cash or Card? Countries where you still need cash.

    Westpac goes down (again) today (in Oz) and only cash payments were possible. Yeah !! Lets eliminate cash and give the banks total control !! I am sure it will go well.
  12. CMA222

    Qantas Delays/Cancellations

    QF179 to NLK (Norfolk Island) turned around and returned to SYD this morning. Apparently an issue with the aircraft. Now scheduled to depart (again) at 1330. Update: rescheduled to 12 noon Saturday 6th.
  13. CMA222

    Current Qantas First Lounge Menu (SYD/MEL) and relevant topics

    The menu is only an aspirational 'bundle of possible alternatives' that may or may not be supplied or available, when it is time to place an order.
  14. CMA222

    Qantas Delays/Cancellations

    I am watching QF127 taxi past my hotel window having landed here in HKG at about 1808 local. It is passing behind QF 30 at Gate 7, which is preparing for its departure for MEL in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Eye witness update.
  15. CMA222

    Cathay Pacific Delays/Cancellations

    CX 100 to HKG on 06/11/25 was taxing for take off on 34L when there was a sudden right turn to the aircraft parking area across from Terminal 1. The Captain announced he had a warning indication on one engine. The aircraft returned to a gate at T1. Approximately 2 hours later, after the...
  16. CMA222

    Article: Strategies for Cheap Business Class Flights to Europe

    I will be at the Belmont twice next week. I stay there about 8 nights each year. Very good hotel, excellent staff and good value. As noted it is a short stroll across the elevated walkway (" Runway Manila") and even the walk can be avoided if the guys are there with the free golf buggy to take...
  17. CMA222

    SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

    I wonder if we could get SIA to take over the QF catering :oops:
  18. CMA222

    Current Qantas First Lounge Menu (SYD/MEL) and relevant topics

    I thought the lounge staff were all Sofitel employees. It sounds like QF are now outsourcing the First lounge as a training ground for Sofitel. A bit like the IT department, and the overseas call centres generally. If it can be done more cheaply then QF will embrace it.
  19. CMA222

    Scams like these

    I agree. I received the same one and after deleting it I wondered which data breach had been involved this time.
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