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    AFF Cancer Survivors Thread

    Just had a ~9cm dia ball of Prostate cancer removed by a nice robot and surgeon team working for 4.5 hours. 6 weeks to know if I'm clear or back for radiation. PSA was 4.7 so it was not telling the truth. What can I say but: GET YOUR PROSTATE PHYSICALLY CHECKED / SCANNED.
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    @EtihadAirways EY unveil their A380 (the residence) apartments

    Ms Fx just saw this Etihad A380 Residence video with Dannii Minogue: Dannii Minogue Explores The Residence - A380 - Etihad Airways - YouTube She has done the EK A380 shower, so it looks like I'm in trouble. BTW I don't think Etihad will have any problem keeping the Residence occupied. The...
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    MH 777 missing - MH370 media statement

    What the video finally shows is how easy it was to turn off the ACARs, the Transponder, control the heading and altitude. Very little training needed. Most of us could have locked the door, pushed the buttons, turned the knobs and "flown" the a/c. No great skill or knowledge required.
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    MH 777 missing - MH370 media statement

    Thanks for posting that. The last few minutes of the video, watching the stall induced stick shake and knowing what happens next, really upset me. Sure hope there is a hell that welcomed the people responsible.
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    MH 777 missing - MH370 media statement

    I see only 2 options: 1) Plane is crashed and all dead. 2) Plane is in Pakistan or elsewhere, where if whoever took the plane tried to ransom the 290 Paxs, every military force on the planet would be after them, So not a good exercise. Either way I suggest all the Paxs are dead. So maybe...
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    MH 777 missing - MH370 media statement

    But then you do not need to worry about Paxs fighting back and taking control or crashing the A/C. Maybe better to reduce that risk at the cost of some fuel, especially if this had already been well planned, as it seems it was. As far as I can read the claimed FL450 statement stands.
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    MH 777 missing - MH370 media statement

    Most were Chinese. Pile them up next to the 5 exit doors, descent, fly slow, open the doors a crack and toss them out. Probably do 6 - 7 a minute as they are right next to the doors. 2 guys working can then do 12 - 14 per minute or 18 - 20 minutes to do the task. Should not cost too much fuel as...
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    MH 777 missing - MH370 media statement

    Fly very low over the jungle, just above stall speed, open the rear most door 0.5m, toss the dead Paxs and all their carry ons out and close the door. They would then have more than enough fuel to reach Pakistan. Watched a 777 door opening video and it looked doable.
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    MH 777 missing - MH370 media statement

    The General made it very clear his info was based on the intel of others. His reference to Boeing data on the location of the aircraft was very specific and ties into the end of the Northern Arc. Almost like it was the US (via the General) flying a kite to see how the world will react to such...
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    MH 777 missing - MH370 media statement

    From a retired US Lt General: Lt. Gen McInerney: Flight 370 Could Have Landed in Pakistan | Fox News Insider Nice sequence of events at 04:11: http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/03/18/us-sources-flight-370-already-made-u-turn-when-co-pilot-signed
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    Group travel US to Australia to US

    Thanks for the feedback. Once the dates are locked down, the fun will begin. Locking down the dates, probably all different and with many wishing to see other parts of Australia, may be a major issue. Don't expect the booking process will be simple nor quick.
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    Group travel US to Australia to US

    Thanks for the advise. For many it will be their once and only taste of Australia, so Qantas is the airline of choice. Will do a 4 day or so stop over in Sydney on the way back. Travel will be Y+ and J for senior family members.
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    Why doesn't travel in premium cabins excite me as much as it should?

    It is not just the EK A380 J window seat, it is the entire experience. Don't know of any carriers J suite experience that matches what EK's A380 J window seat mini suite is now offering. Do agree that in the past their J offering needed updating.
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    Why doesn't travel in premium cabins excite me as much as it should?

    Before flying EK I would agree. Then I flew EK A380 J window seat and started to enjoy flying again. Now I smile as the other carriers engage in catch up with EK and move their J arrangements out of the stone age.
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    Group travel US to Australia to US

    They do not fly very much. If any flights are done, they are just short local hops. Seems I'm the only family member who lives in planes ;)
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    Group travel US to Australia to US

    Interesting. Did not know you can pool SCs in a family VA account. Any other alliances that allow SC pooling? As I see it now, the only way to get SCs from the purchases is via QF miles pooling and then doing QF Jaxas.
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    Group travel US to Australia to US

    They all meet the "family" definition. Was surprised that QF came in lowest. May be the time of year (Sept) or 6 months in advance booking. Some will be flying Y+ and some J. None of them are flyers and know nothing about FF programs. While the cost is relative to income, the total of the points...
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    Group travel US to Australia to US

    Hi Guys, Never done this before so time to seek your advise. Planning to pay for and bring 14 - 18 family members from the EU, Canada and the US to Australia for a major family event. After a 1st round of checking, seems QF has the best prices. None has QF FF membership nor probably ever fly...
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    EK A380 Across the ditch to BNE in J

    As a QF WP, you just might get a F upgrade or 2. With a bit of NICE pressure Mtrs Lime may also get the upgrade. If not sparks may fly?
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    EK A380 Across the ditch to BNE in J

    This is not you?
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