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My first attempt at a trip report so any feedback appreciated. 18 months ago my wife and a friend discussed going on a trip to Spain for a couple of weeks. We worked hard to convince them that their husbands should be invited too. As these things tend to do for Aussies we thought it was a...

Just heard on the grapevine CX 170 PER-HKG has made an emergency landing in Bali following some sort of inflight engine explosion and fire. Nothing much more known at this stage.

For those of you who are IHG points chasers the latest promotion was released today. More of the same from the last few like into the nights etc. Various amounts of points awarded for completing different offers. Registration is not targeted...

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of the opening times of the BNE Koru lounge. The Web site states 2 hours before departures but does this apply only to Air New Zealand flight times. I am on a VA. flight, 6:10 am departure to ZQN however the first NZ flight is not until about midday?

On my flight home last night I picked up the new May edition of Voyeur magazine. I noticed at the rear under the aircraft fleet section that VA is now listing A320 aircraft in VA livery as part of their fleet. Pax No is 156 which is well short of current Tiger configuration. Is VA planning on...

United 839 is currently stranded on a taxiway following blown tyre/s on landing from SYD. Follows hot on the heels of last Mondays aerobridge collision. When you are on a roll......

Just heard a report that a United B747 has collided with an aerobridge on arrival at Melbourne. Aircraft and aerobridge are damaged but no reported injuries. Wonder how this sort of thing happens. Was the aerobridge left out too far from previous (not so wide body) aircraft?

I ask this question as flying to ROK today a previous pax had left a boarding pass in the pocket of seat 1A where I sat. On the boarding pass it showed him as a velocity VIP. I compared it to my BP and it was the same in every way except where mine says velocity platinum this one said velocity...

In the true spirit of enhancement of programs as we know it I have just been informed of a change of practice with the velocity program. I rang yesterday to do a points upgrade of a flexi fare to business from CBR to OOL via SYD (no direct flight option). "Yes, no problem we can do that for...

Wondering if any of the more learned members could help me with some questions about the VA service Brisbane to Nadi. Am searching for some options in July to attend a wedding in Fiji and can see direct service BNE-NAN-BNE. The website shows it is operated by Virgin Australia NZ. Is this the...

I have just been looking for some flight options to Rockhampton later this month out of Brisbane and I noticed that the Premium Economy seating is available up to and including the 17th of January. I know that the new DJ Business class starts on the 18th but there is no Business class or...

Just wanted to share a picture I took on arriving at work yesterday morning, 22/12/2011. I was not quick enough with my camera but the Air New Zealand aircraft just replaced another JQ A320 that was pushing back. It makes me wonder whether there is any truth to the rumoured return of QF to OOL...

Not sure if any one else has this or if this was an enhancement from the weekend shutdown of the velocity site. I've just logged into my account and found under the 'my benefits' section a new entry of; Virgin Australia Lounge Pass, 2 in the remaining column. I am assuming that these are the...

The latest media release from Qantas over the ongoing IR saga. One can only imagine the battering they (QF) must be taking from a reputation point of view. Although I am sure the unions are not making too many friends now either.

Hi all Just wondering if anyone can clear something up for me. I had a flight today from OOL to CBR via SYD. H class ticket booked through QBT for both legs (JQ and QF). On check in at OOL I noticed my ticket was marked as a jetsaver fare, not entitled to SC or FF points and not flexible...

Hi all. Stumbled across this site by accident a few days back and have found it a real treasure trove with tips and tricks for many things I am interested in. Look forward to contributing and getting the benefit of the wisdom on this site.