Also note that the final part of the new Singapore link, is the RTS Shuttle which will open in early 2027.
It connects a new Bukit Chagar station and CIQ building (just north of JB Sentral) with Woodlands North (TE line transfer)...
Don't think it's been noted elsewhere but VH-OQC did a test flight LAX-LAX on 30/12.
With QF7 upgrading to an A380 today this becomes a more important spare.
Weird things happen around end of year, but often switch back.
Am also seeing Plat end 2027, though my points purchase which should push me to Diamond is yet to be processed for status, though the points hit this morning.
My checkout on the 31-Dec has finally been processed (seemingly on 2-Jan...
So that's 16 of the 38 older (no Seatback IFE aircraft).
At this rate will they just complete all 75 737s, before going back to the newer ones from 2027 for the new interior refurbs including new seats without seatback screens.
What airline. What destination probably helps.
My one and only experience with ICN flying Korean to China was checkin and security being pretty quick (for an 11am departure).
Best discussed here. Seems to be rolling out pretty quickly. It's a fairly quick change.
https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/qantas-economy-plus-launching-feb-2026.121342/
Believe double elite nights promos are targeted (though this year most people seemingly got them, but that depends year on year).
From memory they were available for July and for Oct-Dec.
Voda Roaming will also exit outside of China,, back to Australia, so my slightly higher pings for WeChat/ AliPay payments.
Only real difference is cost - say $5 a day versus $1 day.. but possibly losing Aussie roaming.