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    Finnair J A333

    Hey everyone, Just like to report back on my BKK to HEL flight. I got these flights to and from London for about 5.6k return in J. Our company is cost conscious so i did my best to keep the cost down. For me these guys are like premium economy with an AA slope seat (i'm not saying this is a...
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    citizenM London - people young at heart or who love sci-fi's

    this is the best hotel i've been to in terms of coolness. Not so much the luxury stand point but if you feel like something different but also affordable and possibly pretentious in a very hippie way please visit here. I must warn it's not for everyone but i'm sold. From the way you check in...
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    Business class on a budget?

    Article from SMH... sadly my business is starting to go down this route as well. It makes me sad, even sadder because as the FC here i'm part of the decision making process. anyone else facing this type of cost cutting? Business class on a budget?
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    wow I got comped WP

    After accruing about 4000 sc's in two years I dropped down to about 350 sc's during my last ff period do to a change in roles. I was fully prepared for QF to tell me I would be a PS and I would have been chuffed to be comped SG i received a nice surprise in the mail saying i'd be WP for another...
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    Status recognition was pretty good this trip

    Hi All, As most of you know this program has been a bit hit and miss for awhile but i'd like to report back that for my honeymoon it was very good. I'm Plat btw, unsure if I updated my profile. Sofitel AKL - Room upgrade, platter of fruit (delivered about 1 hr after check in) and free drinks...
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    Hotel Advice AKL

    Hi Everyone, I've worked in AKL a lot but always stayed in the Novotel Ellerslie as it is close to work. I'll be staying there for 3 nights before my honeymoon to Moorea. I had status with accor so I lean towards them but I love the location of the Hilton. Please give me some...
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    Is there a points transfer limit on AMEX?

    Just wondering if there is a points transfer limit on Amex like 100k every 6 months etc... I'm hoarding my points with Amex at the moment to protect against any adverse changes but I don't want the strategy to backfire on me...
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    Private Equity take over of QF... =(

    Qantas focuses on revamp amid takeover talk | Profit doubles What do you guys reckon? QF trying to put the unions in their place? Hope it's not a genuine bid... I'm worried about my QFF points balance...
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    Best sites for booking flights per Choice

    Cheap flights | Best sites for booking flights revealed: Choice I have never used any of these... =/
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    Korean Air A380 more pictures

    Korean Airlines Airbus A380 superjumbo interiors unveiled | Photos I think I prefer the look, space and colours of QF F and J than the KE F and J but that bar looks quite nice. All else being equal I'd pick QF but I have a feeling KE will come in cheaper. Not convinced about the skyshop but...
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    Bye Bye WP *sobs *whimpers

    Today marks day one of my slow and painful death of my WP status. I spent two years there, it was awesome but it's going to come to an end. I was offered a role in a business unit which I couldn't refuse... Unfortunately the travel will only be dom Y though to my benefit it will only be 5 days a...
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    Anyone here secretly hoping the US will default?

    I am. *flame suit on* I'd love to see what happens, if all hell breaks loose or if the market gets over it, recognising it's just political games. In the end when the US does allow the debt ceiling the rise things will return to normal again right?
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    Points posting error in ones favour

    Has this happened to anyone? If so what happens? Do they go back over it and reverse it back out? or do you just stay quiet? *Details removed*
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    Hypothetically... If there were flatbeds by Jetstar... would you?

    Hypothetically... (I know QF won't allow this because it will cannibalise their J and Y+ service but...) If Jetstar purchased some 777's. Shoved as many lie flat (180* fully flat) seats in, they don't have to be sky beds I'd imagine herringbone would fit the most. Offered LCC (purchase...
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    NAN run trip report

    Hi Everyone I did a NAN run to get me over 2400 for the 50k points. This was my first SC run of any sort and would like to report back. 1. I broke the trip up a bit. I did SYD BNE MEL. Stayed at the Holiday Inn which you can walk to. Met up with a mate and then continued on with the journey...
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    No babies in F

    First-class baby ban on Malaysia Airlines there was a post discussing this, =) I think the move makes sense. I'd like them out of J as well but what can you do...
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    I'd like to confirm there is such a thing as too much time in the flounge =)

    I was originally flying to SYD on a 738 however changed to a 734 following the documentary mentioned in a different thread. The 738 was landing in SYD at 9:30, perfect for the TRS claim, duty free shopping, a visit to the spa and a meal before the 1pm flight. But no with the change I landed at...
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    First trip to FIJI, I have questions

    I am doing my first trip to FIJI thanks to this forum and its wisdom. I need about 200 extra SC's to get to 2400sc for the year for the 50k points and decided if it comes with a Fiji holiday for 1.2k in flights then fantastic. 1. Do I need any special shots? 2. They have mossies over there this...
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    40k bonus points with Citi Gold Business card...

    CitiBusiness Gold - Credit Cards - Citibank Australia - Citibank Australia I'm so sad... already have the card... I hate their customer service but the card is good. Very good earn rates, bonus points from hertz, holiday inn and a few restaurants...
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    Humidifier on long haul flights

    Do you think one day they could put humidifiers on long haul flights? it's my biggest sticking point about flying... I fall asleep, 3 hrs later I wake up and my throat is parched...
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