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    23 hour transit in Hong Kong and departure tax implications if i leave the airport

    Hi if i leave the airport for a few hours, will i have to pay departure tax? Its a CX award ticket through QFF so I cant get a travel agent to add it in. If anyone has had to pay it in these circumstances what is the procedure? Thanks
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    Flybuys for newbies AKA ex Woolies customers

    Hi - as there was no sticky, thought I would start this thread(mods if I have missed something, please merge) Due to recent enhancements, I will no longer shop at Woollies. Coles is much closer and bigger, so a potential win/win. I know nothing about flybuys however, and was hoping a few...
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    Check my trip not always right, ticketing lesson learnt and a thank you to Red Roo

    3 lessons learnt today. 1. Check my trip is not always accurate when a flight change is made. It was still showing my ticket no even though it was invalid. 2. If on an international award ticket using QF points on a partner airline and the flight no is changed, best to ring Qantas to check it...
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    Early check in at SIn for Jetstar Asia

    Anyone have any knowledge of whether the early check in desk is still in operation for Jetstar asia flights at SIN? Alternatively, are they as strict there on check in times at the normal desks if you want to check in early? I am flying SIN-KUL Thanks.
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    Anyone had exoeriences with DWC ( the other Dubai) airport?

    Qatar have dirt cheap J fares from Bangkok to DWC - which appears to be the other Dubai airport. Anyone flown in/out of it and can report on experiences, true travel times etc. Thanks
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    They forgot to load the F champagne

    I kid you not. Was on QF 1 (DBX to LHR) few days ago, and FA sheepishly told me they could only offer J champagne as the F one was not loaded. Politely declined, it was 3am in the morning so was only looking for a drink before bed so I was not going to get worried about it. Was just suprised...
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    Eligibility/Experiences with immigration kiosks at US airports

    Am flying into the US in the next few weeks at one of the airports where they have the kiosks. I have read ( I think) somewhere that Aus visitors can use these kiosks if they have an ETSA and been to the US before - which of course you need. This sounds a bit too good to be true - any...
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    4X Qantas Point is Asia 3X for the rest of the world

    Any thoughts on whether its better to have 4X Qantas Point is Asia 3X for the rest of the world promotion, or just double dip on HH points Thanks
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    AA arrivals lounge at LHR for QF F passenger

    Can someone please confirm that QF F passengers have access to the AA arrivals lounge at T3 LHR. I am only SG. Any thoughts on the lounge - seems like a good idea to have a shower etc before hitting London for the day Thanks.
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    Innovative award booking to Depensar

    Hi - was wondering whether anyone had an experiences. Want to burn QF points on a J ticket to DPS, but want to avoid Jetstar. Anyone had any experience in ringing QF and trying to get it ticketed using CX via Hong Kong or a combination of QF to SIN and then Jetstar Asia to DPS. Yes I know...
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    MH check in at BKK

    Does anyone know what time MH open check in at BKK for J? Thanks. Its a 7pm flight
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    BKK and HGK TJ J, F and MH J

    Hi everyone. This is my first trip report, and a warning upfront there will be no photo's.As a 20 something told me during the week I am one of those older "techlite" people. Given am I am just a shade over 40 I told her that I would allocate every boring and horrible job to her until I became...
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    Refund vs Cancel option - a new thing?

    looking for some advice here. Went to cancel a red e-deal ticket today. The ticket cost $178, so with the fee - thought that it would give me around $100 voucher to use on another booking. I then got the option saying did I want to refund or cancel. The refund said you got the fees and taxes...
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    QC access in Singapore

    Think I know the answers - am SG But if I am on a Jetstar Asia flight, no lounge access If I am on a MH flight in Y, no lounge access Is this correct? Thanks
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    HHonors COmp Diamond - how long to process

    HI I am eligible for comp HH Diamond status as a Virgin Plat member - how long does it take Hilton to process this. I want to submit it on 2 Jan, and use for a stay on 13 Jan - is this too ambitious?
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    Qantas Club access post flight

    Is this benefit in domestic terminals for platinum only or does it also extend to gold. Does it make any difference if you are on a Jetstar flight? Thanks
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    Status Match update

    Any ideas out there who is generous with status matching at the moment. I am QF Plat to end of October and VA Plat to end of June next year and wouldn't mind trying to do a match with the QF one ( oh how I will miss the F lounge in Syd). Thanks in advance
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    Award bookings close to date of stay

    Does anyone know whether Hilton release award bookings closer to the date of stay - specifically looking at doubletree KL in early October. thanks
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    Qantas Cancellation Policy on Award flights (Internationl and DOmestic)

    Hi I am trying to find the Qantas policy on what happens if they cancel your award flight(booked through QF website using QF points) Want to book mum a Adl-BKK award, but they seem to be cancelling a lot of BKK flights so want to know the exact risks. Anyone know the policy - the website is...
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    Just put some F availaibilty back into system Syd - LHR and return May 2015

    Mods: please move if wrong spot Just put a few flights back into the system for May next year in both directions ( God I love AA award on hold!!) Hope this note helps someone
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