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Saw references on FT to a new (but delayed) full Sofitel in Adelaide. Only references I could see online were from 3 years ago. So I assume it's not happening. But does anyone know the story?

Might be OT but didn't want to start a new thread. I have flights on two separate tickets coming up - EK flight to MEL (QF booking) then on to NZ (QF booking, 4 hours after arrival of the EK flight). Is there any way to link the bookings? (I suspect not). Or will I need to ask when I check-in...

Any news on the MEL lounge opening times and/or spa times?

Hi - would appreciate some advice - is it possible to select a seat on a VA flight booked on SQ (with a SQ flight number)? I am in the process of booking a SQ international flight with a domestic leg on VA. SQ website will not allow selection of a seat on the VA leg. Can I use the VA...

I've just been offered a status extension back to Diamond (otherwise will fall to silver in April). Anyone used this before? I'm tempted, having seen that I could well get to lifetime diamond (in a few years), even though I had resolved to move away from Hilton given the demise of HSW and...

Anyone stayed here yet?

I received an email the other day encouraging stays at new Accor properties in Australia. One listed was a Pullman in Adelaide. Anyone stayed here or have any intel? I'm assuming it is a rebranding of an existing hotel as there'd probably have been prior notice of a new build. Key for me is...

Hi all - don't think I have switched settings or turned anything off - but for the past 24 hours I haven't received a single email as I normally do when a thread I am subscribed to gets a new post. Anyone else having this problem? Any ideas to fix? Cheers.

Hi everyone - I will be in Tokyo in early February just for 2 to 3 days. Will have little free time and suspect when not engaged will just be holed up in the hotel working. Keen to stay in a Hilton (Hyatt also viable) but am struggling to think of best option. Location-wise either the Hilton...

Hi all - I have a couple of upcoming stays in Wellington and am looking for accommodation options. Preferably a hotel with a lounge for business access and related benefits. Unfortunately no Hiltons or Hyatts, nor any Accor hotels which really fit the bill in WLG (these are my usual chains)...

Hi all - would appreciate any views or tips for a possible 3 / 4 day stop in Athens, in European winter. I have possibility of Rome or Athens -- been to Rome a couple of times but never Athens. May end up not having a choice, but ifI do I'm keen to know a bit more about Athens. My basic...

I've attempted a few dummy online bookings this week but not been able to secure a QF codeshare flight, in first class, fully paid, on the MEL-SIN or SIN-MEL sectors for later in 2016. This happens when trying a simple return flight but also -- very frustratingly -- if I try a multi-sector F...

Hi AFF community - I'd welcome any views or reports of direct experience of the following situation. This month I will be travelling from Helsinki to Madrid in J as part of an upcoming European trip, on Finnair. It arrives in Madrid Terminal 4. Booked separately I then fly to Valencia approx...

Hi all - am travelling a fair bit in the US over coming weeks. Appreciate confirmation or info on lounges I may be able to access, plus what I can expect in them, from the experts. Have seen a few posts here and on FT but am not clear. I have also been given different messages when checking-in...

Just had a very troubling experience. Secured a points upgrade for London to Dubai on QF2. Booked as P1 but now WP so it came through 12 hours before flight. No notification from Qantas. Just happened to see my seat vacant on EF. Checked MMB and was stunned to see my flight was now showing the...

Hello all - a simple question which I just can't see an answer for from a search here or on Qantas site. I have a 2:15 am flight from Dubai to London coming up on QF1; just wondering what time check-in opens for QF? Given time of night would prefer to get in early to the F lounge(!) rather than...

Hi all, In a few months will be travelling to Europe and would appreciate any advice re following scenario: Flying from Dubai to Berlin via London Heathrow. All on a single Qantas booking number, but DXB-LHR is on Emirates (arrival T3), LHR-TXL is on British Airways (T5). Will Emirates be...

Hi all - would welcome some (more) help to plan upcoming journeys. Apologies if these questions are answered elsewhere but I have not seen it covered. 1 - What would be a standard or acceptable price be for a First class xASA (P class) from Sydney to Dallas Fort Worth (or to LAX or NY if more...

Hello all - I would greatly appreciate any advice on the following. I am planning an international trip in October next year, with several (preferably J class) flights. Broad plan is to travel from Sydney or Melbourne to either Singapore for a few days, then to Dubai for a few days and then on...

Hi everyone, Just introducing myself. I live in Canberra and enjoy flying / taking holidays around Australia and the world. Have some trips planned over next couple of years, and just from lurking on this site for the last few days I have learned a lot and seen some great tips. So thanks to...