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Sometimes I find a great fare on the Web, but when you go back latter, of course it's gone. Just recently I phone MH about 2 x J Class fares from LHR to BNE and they gave me a deal which I could not find on the Web. Previously I have called one airline for a deal I saw on the Web, the operator...

Our company is looking at using Cathay, they have offered a few of the company FF thier Macro Polo Diamond. I gather there is a decent level in their program but anyone have any experience with this? I already have Emerald One World status. pax1a

I'm now based in Seoul and travel with Asiana Airlines (company mandated). (this is bugger because I am a Emerald one world) The main think I am looking for is access to the "1st class" lounges. I spend a lot of time in the lounges - flights always delayed in and out of PEK. The Star...

Hi All, I am only 5 stays short of Platinum on my Starwood membership, and I must clock them up in the next few weeks. I have 2 trips planned in AU, but will be 3 stays short. Is it possible to book the "Cheapest" starwood room somewhere in the world, then simply being a no-show. The Cheapest...

I have to go to manila and philippines airlines seem to have some good deals in J. Prices seem to be cheap, almost too cheap... Anyone flown with them recently? pax1a

On my travels over the past couple of weeks I have noticed:- Into Malyasia... No Customs/Immigration forms are required at all. Just rock on up with your passport, no paperwork to fill in. China also has a simple 1 page arrival form now, not the 3 previous forms (Health, Customs, Immigation)

I landed in BKK last week, looking somewhat casual, carry on backpack, etc. The queue at Thai immigration was 20 deep. There was one person at the diplomatic queue so I walked up and waited. Four suits turned up behind me with an official looking chap. As the person in front of me...

Recently I have had to do a bit of work in KL, and have taken a couple of Malaysian flights up to KL, then across to London. The first class cabin on their 747’s seems to be a lot bigger with fewer pax than other airlines? Any other airlines offer this config? (I know on 747s - QF, BA...

Hi All, I am part way through an AONE4 and in UK. I know its costs US$125 to change the routing. Presently booked LON to HKG to SYD But I’d like include way Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong and Narita then onto Sydney. Can anyone suggest the best way to incorporate those...

Not much impresses me about Thailand's new Suvarnabhumi airport. but anyway, I did get to use Thai Airways first class check in last week. Meet at the curb by the porter, taken to a private lounge area, No computers. Meet by an attendant who introduced herself and said she would be...

Which option is the best value and what are the pro’s and con’s If you have to travel between LHR – HKG return (or HKG – LHR return) ticket can start at either airport as long as it's return. Traveling with a One World Airline with QF points. - (1) Discount Economy + Points to Upgrade -...

Hi, Many merchants will charge you form 1% to 3% for large ticket purchases if you want to use CC. I'm about to buy a large ticket item $50k and the merchant wants 1.5% if I use citibank MC, so it's $750 for 50,000 points. Do you pay extra just to get the points, if so what's your % limit. pax

Ok, bit of a good news post after my previous whinge and cough. My wife was traveling back to London with Emirates recently. They include a free car transfer to and from your flight (real nice touch) when you travel first. She had barely allowed enough time to get to the flight. Unfortunately...

Just flew to London with Qantas in the pointy end, now this is going to sound like classic “pedantic wanker” but as per other posts, they have just revised the first class amenities kit, so I thought I’d include a picture…...

Hi All, I have a AONE5 ticket which is part used. I started 4-April-06 in Bne-SYD- AKL -SCL-GIG(RIO)-MIA- I got to MIA and work commitments made me park the rest of the trip. Continents done so far. Australia - South America - North America Well the tickets has almost run out and I haven’t...

Hi All, I have 9 upgrade credits, 2 which expire Jul 31 2006. I never really use upgrade credit and the last thing I want is to book and econ, turn up to the airport only to be told “sorry sir, your upgrade didn’t come through, enjoy 56k” Is it possible to book an Econ ticket, use the...

On occasions you get a really empty flight. Just got off a flight from HK and there were 2 of us in First. There is nothing better in the world then have a toilet:pax ratio of 1:1 (and a hostie:pax of 2:1). Even in business if you get a half full flight, you get a spare seat, lots more room and...

Just FYI. Couple weeks ago I was traveling from San Fran to Beijing. My APEC is cleared for CHN, and I have used it about 4 times to enter China without visa. When flying out of San Fran, check-in were refusing to check me in because of no Chinese Visa, and naturally they had never heard of...

Hi, Does anyone know of any “special” offers which are made to Centurion (Black card) members? Originally Amex offered card holders instant membership to Starwood Preferred guest at platinum level. This year they offered Hilton HHonors membership at Gold (seems to be a bit second rate compared...