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    Amex ultimate qantas bonus 100k a good deal?

    Amex confirmed today that DJ's Amex will not impact the allocation of points for a new application of this card.
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    Disinfectant Spray on arrival at SYD

    You will also experience a spraying down when returning from Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines
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    Flying on American Eagle (Skywest under AA)

    Generally have to check your carry on luggage - extremely limited overhead storage - large handbag, small backpack about all will fit. They grab your carry on as you enter the plane and you wait on the airbridge on arrival for it's return. Embraer's are one of my favourite planes.
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    Two days in USA (Seattle and LA) - do I need cash?

    Can purchase fuel for a discount at many servos if paying with cash rather than card
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    The view from my "office"

    I will need to visit
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    QF Website borked again?

    Exactly the same situation for me as well - something broke!
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    Qantas Home Insurance

    38% for GIO
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    Qantas Delays/Cancellations

    Now re-booked on QF11 for Sat 13 Aug followed by AA flight to DFW later same day.
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    Qantas Delays/Cancellations

    Text message received today @ 3:30pm re cancellation of QF7 tomorrow - todays flight was diverted to AUS because of storms. Waiting for QF to offer alternative option/s.
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    Auckland QF Lounge Reopened 30th June 2022

    The old original business lounge (behind the automatic opening frosted glass door near reception) - there is no first lounge @ AKL.
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    Auckland QF Lounge Reopened 30th June 2022

    AKL QF Lounge (Invitation Only Business area) no longer serves Party Pies - was a zoo yesterday afternoon.
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    What do you want from airport lounges?

    An area where you can remove your mask and breathe uncirculated air e.g. Air NZ Auckland Lounge has a section where there is a roof that open/closes by shutters to the outside world.
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    AA AU website showing more expensive fares

    Certainly can still use the 'El Segundo' method - transaction completed online in less than 1 minute with AU credit card yesterday.
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    Auckland QF Lounge Reopened 30th June 2022

    Can confirm that the QF AKL lounge is still closed as well as Emirates & Strata lounges (was last Sunday afternoon). Air NZ Lounge staff advised that QF lounge should be reopened in July, hopefully. Air NZ lounge nice decor & busy but wasn't serving any hot food at all - don't know if this is...
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    Digital Passenger Declaration to Replace Incoming Passenger Card

    Has anyone done the same day Status Run with Transit @ AKL recently? Do you need a RAT with associated paperwork? Does QF still issue both Boarding Passes when departing AUS or can you get it @ AKL QF club? Was quick/simple pre Covid.
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    Digital Passenger Declaration to Replace Incoming Passenger Card

    I'm sure a lot of our senior Frequent Flyers would remember the saying " I'm going to have a cup of tea, take a Bex powder and go have a lie down" - brings back memories.
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    Qantas extends status extensions until end June 2023 (previously December 2022)

    This afternoon my Platinum status has been extended and is now showing March 2023 on iPhone app - happy days.
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    Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options

    What will be the Covid requirements for doing the same day status run SYD-AKL-SYD and transiting @ AKL for return leg now that NZ is reopening.
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    Thinking of going back to the USA

    Good luck with finding a reasonable priced One Way hire car - I'm getting quotes of over US$3K for 21 days hire in Aug 22 for mid size SUV to drive Route 66.
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