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CX formally announced to the market today that they are in talks to acquire HK Express from HNA group. If it goes ahead will be good for HK in terms of having a 'proper' LCC under CX standards. No announcement regarding Hong Kong Airlines however. Should put an interesting spin on the VA tie...

Just in TPE, Taiwan this week and noticed signage at immigration confirming that Australian passports could now use the e-gates on arrival. An online arrivals cards needs be completed which can be accessed by QR code nearby also. Quite handy, also available on departure now too. TPE has come a...

Received this message after checking In for qf118 tonight "We still need some more details please see a customer service agent at the airport" Have we been op-upped OR randomly selected for additional screening... Happy Christmas / Festivus

Hoping for some advice on how best to do this... -work will reimburse a one-way economy fare to Hong Kong for relocation -need to use a QF gift voucher for double status credits promo -hoping to book a flex fee then pay to buy up to PE -would like to avoid call centre service fees for doing a...

Saw on twitter possible engine trouble from tonight's MU736 SYD-PVG

If anyone needs another QR code to check in for points on the Assure app, here you go:

Air Traffic Control audio has been leaked of a near miss with an Air China Airbus 320 almost flying into terrain near HKG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ycqp6KYfyM

I certainly hope that an AFFer got some benefit over CX 'repurposing' the Lounge Crawl for a marketing campaign! 'Sponsored' article from traveller.com.au

Virgin Canine Crew

This is kinda awkward...

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/travel-preparation/travel-advisories/through-check-to-final-destination-on-separate-tickets.html CX have clearly found that refusing to interline makes it hard to deliver a top-notch transit experience at HKG (I've certainly given them a...

QF just confirmed PER-LHR as the first 787 route on facebook and periscope

So I had some unexpected leave come up in the Christmas week from 24/12-1/1 - just wondering if anyone is aware of any routes from SYD that might still have reasonable price for Y fares? Not fussed really on alliance or even airline just keen for a brief trip away. I know it's probably asking...

After two flights in Y yesterday on VA for the first time in a year it's clear to me now that the up market strategy is an abject failure. All crew I encountered were disinterested in providing friendly service and some were downright rude. The food offering for dinner in domestic is a joke...

So my flying for work has wound right back and it seems less important to maintain QF status, I'd like to go to best fare of the day for leisure flying after my next renewal so wondering which programs are best for earn and burn towards Oneworld awards. From what I've seen previously AA is up...

Limited media coverage to date but received below via email today, expect will be announced soon. This is gonna sting for JQ who have been lauding EU routes for years with the 787 URL here: http://www.flyscoot.com/en/au-athens?skipmobile=1&dclid=CI6g5fbyxM4CFUodvAodppQFYg

Just had the displeasure of taking a trip on the 787 to DPS last week and have to say it will definitely be the last mid/long haul flight I ever consider on these. Economy cabin is effectively the same domestic slimline A320 seat crammed into 3-3-3 high density configuration. Was seated in...

Attended a market research session on QFF recently, was asked if I would be interested in QStreaming being available in lounges before flights (indicated I would like that - and would probably use it). Other things that they were keen to get our response on (and were probably disappointed by my...

Hi Thought it might be useful to have a thread to post observations of these, I'll get the ball rolling: Have a Starter Plus /Business SYD-DPS-SYD ticket, the upgrade offer is appearing at about T-13.5 days. Price is $240 / $340(Max) respectively on the SYD-DPS leg, had prepaid for upfront...

With the announcement of HNA taking a stake in VA (and NZ exiting) it seems that finally there may be some action in the international space for VA. Their exposure to intense discounting on the Kangaroo Route & Transpacific makes a push into China logical given the heavy traffic into Oz from...