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    Need expert advice on SYD Flounge

    We travel with our 11 year old...there are a few tips as has been mentioned....ring the lounge the day before and request the large round dinning table , they are generally happy to reserve that for families.Secondly as has been mentioned ask to reserve one of the "Suites" "Offices" these to...
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    First Class Lounge Invite

    I would ring the First Lounge (number in Qantas directory) 24 hours before you intend going. Humbly say that you have recieved the invitaion and ask very nicely would they kindly let Mrs.X join you. I can only speak for the Sydney Lounge, the whole team there are marvelous and we have never had...
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    Whats Valet Parking like?

    Have used the T3 and T1 valet parking in Sydney. I love the fact that they have my car rego and details as well as frequent flyer details on record. You just roll up to the front door check in baggage etc all within 5mins....Brilliant.:p Come back to washed car ready and waiting when you arrive...
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    Cathay aircraft change - 74A sold as two class - tips on getting an F suite?

    In July Flew CX 712 and C713 SIN-BKK-SIN although part of RTW Fclass ticket they only had J class. Arrived at SIN airport and noticed that it was changed from 737 to 747 and noticed that Fclass was marked full. Asked the lass at counter that we had RTW Fclass tickets and could she upgrade at...
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    3 X WP's in one family.

    Having just done the massive RTW on a ONE ticket all Fclass my wife thanks to her trip to Europe earlier in the year gained WP status. My twelve year old was 20 sc short and I was some 60 points short. (SC's expire 30th September) So on Saturday my son and I had a JASA SYD-CBR-SYD in J class...
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    Famous people seen (or even met) whilst flying or lounging

    Tony Bennett LHR-CDG BA0308 on July 9th (any gen y or x may have trouble with this one):) Roger Moore (not looking well), Forest Whitaker at NCE (cote d'azure) Lounge July 11th
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    Need 60sc for Platinum...Help!

    Dear all, I am sure some of you have been in the same position. I am 60 points short of WP my SC points expire 30th September. What is the best way without paying $800.00 syd-cbr-syd in J class. (I live in Sydney) Any advice or sugestions welcome.
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    My 8yo the Silver FF

    My 11 year old has been SG since age of 5 due to my wife and him visiting family in France and Morrocco every year plus our annual juants to Fiji and Thailand as family. This year he will crack WP in July following our RTW trip in F Class. He has been forwarned that when he reaches 12 it's back...
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    I'd like to confirm there is such a thing as too much time in the flounge =)

    We tend to arrive about 3½ hours before flight opens. The First check in team are pretty good and say they will check us in when flight opens hand us our boarding cards and express cards, so we can maximise our stay in the lounge. Cant get enough of the Salt and pepper squid and Burgers not to...
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    Your Best Ever Flight Deal

    I don't know how it happened SYD-LHR-SYD with BA J class March this year $4000.00 + upgrade to Fclass for 1000.00 not bad:D
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    Citi launching new Signature card

    Citi Select, "Signature" have just sent me a bottle of Veuve Cliquot to promote their new CitiSelect restaurants (5 X points) in our favourite restaurants. Sepia, Buon Ricordo, Tetsuya, Doyles etc. Very nice suprise to have a bottle of Veuve arrive just as I arrived home from work Cheers dears :)
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    Citi launching new Signature card

    I must say that I have had the Citi Select card now since August and have nothing but praise for it. The Citi team are very good ringing me if they think there is a purchase that may be suspect. Booked our familys round RTW ticket in Fclass no problemo. Have taken advantage of Mr&Mrs. Smith...
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    Sydney to Paris 2012

    IMHO as my wife and son fly to Paris every year to see family the best option has always been. SYD - LHR QF031(A380) then any BA or AF flight to CDG or ORY they fly pretty much every 25 mins. Eurostar is a great option as well. Re Hotels check out Mr.&Mrs.Smith, Leading Hotels of the World...
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    Leaders Club Rewards

    The LHW team in Australia are fantastic. Nothing is to much trouble for them. Always helpful and on the ball as to benefits, privileges and specials. It appears most of them have been in the industry for years in one form or another and seem to know someone at every hotel to ensure upgrades. We...
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    Leaders Club Rewards

    I was speaking to my LHW agent in Sydney last week and yes there is a major shake-up regarding the Leaders Club for 2011.There are now only 2 tiers Acess Level $100 and Unlimited Level $1200. We were very fortunate to be comped Unlimited Level :p as we are flying round the world in June/ July...
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    Amenity Kit Collector

    Anya Hindmarch kit from BA F is my favourite
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    Next Generation Check In

    Had the pleasure of using NGCI SYD-MEL on 11th day after intro in SYD. Parked in Valet used the new check in for wife and myself 1 bag checked in the Qantas lass was there to help if needed. 5 mins later in the Lounge with some sparkling. Brilliant, loved it. Who cares wether NZ had it first...
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    Important travel question - duty free champagne suggestions

    Was at Dan Murphys yesterday for free champagne tasting Dom, Krug, vintage veuve 2002, Vintage Moet 2002, and Vintage Pol Roger 1998. (Thank you Mr. Murphy) IMHO Bolinger above Veuve or Moet prices are good at Mr. Murphy's with non vintahe Veuve at $56 bargain. :lol:
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    SC earned Syd-Nan Business class + extra info required

    Did SYD-NAN-SYD in J class march and June this year 160 sc for the round trip. Again great fare with Air Pacific around $1200. I love their J class heaps of room great service.
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    Say hello to Dave who will tell you how to earn points!

    Don't bother complete WOFTAM
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