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I’ve had a problem with 787 windows for a while but after not having flown this aircraft for a bit then flying it again, made me realise both the issues with it and specifically how Qantas handles it. The window lock, every single QF 787 fight I’ve been on the flight crew either lock the window...

Just received the following email from Amex for my Qantas Ultimate Card, appears the changes are going through the whole product line. Drawing particular attention to Qantas points earned in all categories of spend contribute to 100k Qantas points limit. I understand this as the earn rate for...

Hi AFF, Myself and travel companion both have the QF Amex with $450 travel credit and are planning a trip we want to use the credit with. Is it possible to have both of us on the same booking and both use our own travel credits? It is a somewhat complicated booking, multi stop through a couple...

Wanted to see if anyone can confirm what appears to be another post covid "enhancement". Prior to covid, when staying at a property without an executive lounge usually I (as a diamond guest) would be provided drink cards (sometimes also food cards) that could be used at the bar. Example...

I was just looking through the current Amex cards and noticed the interest rate is now 23.99%. I don't think I've ever seen any credit card that high. I guess its due to the recent interest rate increases.. but I bet they won't go back down when they lower. I double checked my own statement and...

I wanted to start a discussion on the reason for gate delivery of duty free items for flights to Australia. For the longest time most my international travel has been direct to, from Australia. So I never really purchased duty free on other flights or thought about it too much. A couple of...

Hey AFF, Sorry if this has been discussed already, I haven't flown dom with QF since March. I'm currently in the Business Lounge in Sydney and it appears QF have "enhanced" their offering by using disposable plates in the lounge. Is this a new development? Is this at other lounges?

Hello AFF, So I am currently in the middle of a stay at Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, when we arrived there was a notice in our room: We weren't made aware of any of these issues prior to booking and the letter is dated Aug 2021 so it appears it has been going on before I booked. I wish I knew...

Hello AFF, So I have an upcoming booking for The Gabriel Miami for Ultra Music Festival Weekend (VERY busy weekend). I made a booking in April 2021 for 23rd March 2022 to ensure I could secure the hotel and room I wanted and at a good price. I got the booking at $331 USD (per night) + Tax (No...

Forgive me if this isn't new information but I haven't been able to find any other discussion of this. I was just looking at the points club benefits page and it appears all reference to Qantas Wine has ben removed. No $50 birthday voucher, no "complimentary" Qantas Wine Premium membership. Yes...

News out today the A380 is back! https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/emirates-airbus-a380-flights-sydney-melbourne-perth-christchurch Looking forward to booking this, was worried I'd never get the chance post covid.

Hello, after almost 12 months hiatus from Hilton I've finally got a trip coming up to book. While I am making the booking under my own account I will be using my travelling companions credit card to make the booking. It appears the new booking engine which has been implemented over the last year...

Hello, so I had a pretty hard time trying to find the best place for this thread so mods feel free to move it elsewhere. I live in NSW, with the ability for NSW to travel to NT without restrictions as of this week I am planning a trip. My usual is VA and its who my status is with but they only...

Hi all, I received this notification in my inbox the other day. "From 30 October 2018, AIA Vitality members will receive up to 50% cashback on the base fare of eligible Virgin Australia-operated domestic and international flights" To get this benefit you have to be a member of AIA Vitality...

Hi All, Cliffs: - Paid J on VA cancelled - Rebooked into Y NZ - Myself and travel partner on different flights - What happens to my SC earn - Refund? On Saturday myself and travel partner were flying from ZQN to SYD at 2:45PM in paid up J. Saturday morning I receive an email from Virgin...

I am currently VA Platinum, I also have 6 lounge passes saved in my account. I would like to take myself + my 3 guests + 6 lounge pass guests at one time. Would I have an issue turning up with so many people at once?

Hi Everyone, My platinum review date is coming up soon which I won't make enough SC to maintain. However I intend on earning enough next year to return to platinum. What happens to the SC I earn now but before my review date? Will they count towards my earn toward platinum or is it only SC I...

I just got off a return trip SYD - OOL and the in flight entertainment on the app was woeful! The amount of content is drastically less than before, the quality was also lacking and there was almost no TV shows at all which are much better for a short flight when you can't fit a 2 hour movie in...

Hi Everyone. I have activated my Hilton Status in the past from my account and as usual the button is gone and says "You opted-in to the Diamond Elite tier of the Hilton Honors™ program on 30 Mar 2016." This status expires 1st April and I was going to do what I usually do and soft land to gold...

I love the direction velocity have been going with their emails lately. It appears they are trying to step things up, hopefully its shows through their service too and not just their email marketing.. Anyway I received an email today "Our guide to maintaining Platinum Status is here" with a...