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    Upgrades from EK, just get a tatt

    HE’S living it up, without having to pay the price. And he’s making us super-jealous right now. Meet Andy McGinlay, a 33-year-old Scottish teacher who has managed to score a series of flight upgrades, for free. So how did he do it? Did he sweet talk the flight attendants, or just have a...
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    747-8 selected as platform for next Air Force 1

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, in coordination with the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall, has determined the Boeing 747-8 will serve as the next presidential aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One. “The...
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    No BNE airtrain next weekend, busses instead.

    That should be fund on election weekend.
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    Hello.

    This subforum did not exist when I joined, and I have been a little slow in introducing myself as a result, so figured it would be appropriate to make my 30000'th post one that explains a little bit about me. I have always had an interest in planes, radio communications and computers. I have...
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    Rydges takes over the St Kilda Urban Hotel

    AHL has taken over popular boutique establishment Urban St Kilda in Melbourne, rebranding it a Rydges Hotel. “After refreshing the Rydges brand midway through this year with a new look, feel and service offering coupled with free WiFi, it is great to expand the hotel chain in the Melbourne...
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    Aquire adds three new partners [and removes annual fee]

    Aquire, Australia’s business rewards program, has welcomed three new partners - Harvey Norman Commercial, Storage King and MeeMeep, bringing the total number of Aquire partners to 20. With a wide range of partners and benefits, Aquire Members could earn Aquire Points1 on business expenses...
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    More flights to China expected after revised air services agreement

    Australia is poised for an influx of second-tier Chinese airlines and increased flights from the major state-owned carriers under a new deal that could provide a major boost for the local tourism industry. Under a revised air services agreement to be announced on Friday, the cap on seats from...
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    Global wallet adds bank transfer

    This email is to notify you of changes affecting your Global Wallet®. From 23 January 2015, an additional fund load option, 'Bank Transfer', will be available. You can load Funds Credits via a Bank Transfer from your personal bank account. Funds can be transferred by logging into your online...
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    Perth man fined $58000 for causing VA to divert his flight

    A man has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay more than $48,000 to an airline for disrupting a flight to Sydney and forcing it to return to Perth. Brenden James Tume, 23, pleaded guilty in the Perth Magistrates Court today, to two charges arising from the Virgin flight, carrying 81...
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    Fly Buys anti service.

    Had to chase up a first choice order that has yet to get any points despite being from Dec 6, rang customer service who were not much help, to do anything they needed the store number, being online there is not one. So they asked me to send the invoice via email, to which I received a reply...
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    Qantas closer to firming Boeing order

    Qantas, which delayed an expansion of its international fleet when it faced financial difficulties, could be back in growth mode later this year, with a firmorder for Boeing 787-9 aircraft to be delivered from 2017. Sources said an internal team at the airline had prepared a robust business case...
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    Qantas extends Domestic meal Window times

    Qantas today has confirmed that the times meals are served are being extended: We're serious about food at Qantas. Our cuisine is inspired by Neil Perry from Sydney's award winning Rockpool restaurant, and we are constantly innovating to create better quality inflight menus with more choice and...
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    The worlds most frequent flyer

    YOU may think you’ve travelled a lot, but no one — literally, no one — has travelled as much by air as 74-year-old Fred Finn, at least according to the Guinness Book of World Records. He’s visited 150 countries and now, fittingly, holds the title of “most air miles flown by a person.” On...
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    QF A380 flyover for Australia Day in Sydney

    Qantas are doing a flyover of Sydney Harbour during the Australia Day Celebrations: http://www.australiaday.com.au/event/qantas-a380-flyover/
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    British Airways Filth (First) Class

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYgUA4yIU2w&feature=youtu.be A UK television presenter was so shocked at the conditions in first class on a British Airways flight that he posted a video of it to YouTube and Twitter. Owen Thomas, a former BBC anchor, boarded his flight to St Lucia in the...
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    Hilton Sydney gets a new GM from Brisbane

    Wonder if Sydney's reputation for weezeling out of Diamond upgrades will continue :lol:
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    Priority Privilege/IHG Dining Rewards Monthly Specials

    Dining Priority Privilege Dining Offers - Jan - Priority Privilege - Priority Privilege You've Arrived Accommodation Priority Privilege Accommodation Offers - Jan - Priority Privilege - Priority Privilege You've Arrived only BOGO no cert is CP Canberra IC Wel 30% off best flex. 25% off best...
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    Dubai set to leapfrog London to claim worlds busiest international airport

    Dubai International Airport seems formally set to overtake London Heathrow Airport as the world’s busiest airport for international passengers when year-end figures for Dubai are released Jan. 27. Dubai is projected to reach 71 million passengers in 2014. These are all international...
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    Scoot expands Australian presence with VA hookup

    SINGAPORE - Scoot, is pleased to announce an expansion of its Australian network in partnership with Virgin Australia. Guests travelling to Australia on Scoot’s non-stop services to Sydney, Perth, Gold Coast or Melbourne[1] can now buy tickets through to eight additional cities in a single...
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    What's your flight etiquette ?

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk9yprS335k Jetblue feel a need to educate their potential customers.
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