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I have about 1.2 million frequent flyer points, but not much cash. Each year i take my wife somewhere for wedding anniversary for a few days around 19 Dec. So the last few years - Broome - hotel double-booked and so they bumped us UP to the cable beach resort. :) I was mid-breath complaining...

I had flown with Qatar many times before as a no status flyer, and once as silver. Apart from poor connections and being dumped in the Doha warehouse for hours, I was impressed. So I was looking forward to the five star treatment as an (economy) emerald frequent flyer. Tbilisi, Doha, Melbourne...

Since they have begun working together, comparing Qantas & Emirates, I find the service very similar - usually excellent. Lately I find Qantas onboard treatment perhaps slightly warmer than Emirates, but both very, very good. I also find both have first class lounges of the highest standard. I...

LAN chile failed to deliver my bags, but claim they should arrive late tonight or early tomorrow. As a OneWorld Emerald I asked what compensation I should get. He said nothing for the first 24 hours. I find that hard to believe. Can anyone clarify? Their site says: For international flights...

I was surprised and delighted to learn from Qatar staff in Melbourne as I checked in for the flight that they had joined One World in October. The young guy on check in rang his supervisor to double-check, and yes, my emerald status would be recognised. I was instantly given lounge access and...

I don't expect to get the perfect seat on discount economy, even if I am platinum. I do want to be able to discuss it. I ask two questions - is the plane completely full? If not, is it possible to find a seat with a spare seat beside me. I'm away nearly every second week, flying across time...

It's a strange way to describe your meals, but this question is still asked many airlines. It makes me feel like saying: I'm not sure. Are they cooked or raw? The beef - is there anything with it or is it just a chunk of beef? But of course I simply ask how it's cooked - my mother did teach...

I've been platinum for several years, all from discount economy as i work for an NGO/charity. As you can imagine, that's a lot of long-haul flying as you don't get as many status credits. I was talking to a guy who said he never buys business seats because he always gets upgraded. In the...