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  1. justinbrett

    Thai Airways Sues Passenger for Defamation

    Some on here could be in for a world of hurt if airlines closer to home adopted a similar policy 🤣 https://simpleflying.com/thai-airways-sue-passenger-flight-diversion-complaint/#:~:text=Thai%20Airways%20is%20suing%20a,causing%20a%20four%2Dhour%20delay.
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    Airbnb Class Action

    Emails went out today, I have a US$576.65 booking that's saying is entitled to a $304.94 refund. I was genuinely duped as I remember thinking it was a great price (it was within a Peppers property and was less than half the Peppers rate) but never noticed even after billed. It was a Jun 2020...
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    Best way to purchase DONEx

    Later this year I'm looking to book a fairly vanilla RTW, BNE-SYD-HND-LHR-JFK-[A few US domestic flights)-HNL-SYD-BNE. Flying QF, BA & AA. 2 pax. Oneworld tool prices it ~16K pp. Is this going to be the best price, or can a brick & mortar travel agent do some wizardry to price it differently...
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    When language skills pays off (dealing with Expedia)

    I'm travelling to Central America next month and needed to make a booking a small hotel in Honduras that doesn't take direct bookings (their website refers to booking.com). I booked with Expedia, which I don't use often (I prefer to book direct with chains) but useful for booking in obscure...
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    Qatar Airways bans Youtuber

    Josh Cahill, a German YouTuber, made a flight review video where he noted a decline of QR service. When he later went to fly from AUH-BKK (presumably via DOH), he was told by the airline he was banned because of the video. He only speaks briefly about the incident in the video but says a...
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    HND-LHR Full J only?

    I'm looking at doing a DONE4 next year via HND - probably Aug/Sep. However all the BA flights between HND-LHR after about June only have full J - no C / D etc and therefore wouldn't be bookable on a DONE4. There are JL seats available but the person I'm travelling with wants to fly BA. Is...
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    NRL Vegas Charters

    It looks like the NRL is chartering Qantas flights to Vegas via Tripadeal for the NRL opening match there next year. SYD-LAS on 27 Feb BNE-LAS on 29 Feb They haven't released timings so not completely guaranteed it will be a direct flight, but as it won't be A330 (they are selling premium...
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    Pacific Airshow

    Anyone going? Starts tomorrow. https://www.pacificairshow.com/ Tickets sold out for Sat/Sun already - but plenty of places to watch it from. I saw them rehearsing this morning, should be good.
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    MH122 diverted back to SYD due to security incident

    Breaking news https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/afp-officers-attend-sydney-airport-as-emergency-incident-unfolds/news-story/902c5e6afc59758c2c5020dc7f06575c https://flightaware.com/live/flight/MAS122/history/20230814/0315Z/YSSY/YSSY
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    Physical QFF Card Not Working

    Just received this message from QF. Initially thought it was a scam, but no phone number or link - must be legit. Very weird.
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    Australian Army Helicopter Crash

    Sad news from Talisman Sabre this morning https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-29/qld-adf-chopper-crash-in-whitsundays/102663620
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    Airline status in profile

    Just a suggestion, can we add oneworld/star alliance/skyteam status levels in addition to just QF & VA? A lot of members have their status in these programs and it would make it easier when offering advice to them.
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    Adding *G number to SQ booking

    I'm trying to add my newly minted TK *G number to a SQ booking (which is actually a VA reward ticket). The only option I get is KrisFlyer. I tried to log an assistance request, but because it's a non-SQ booking, it says take it up with your agent. VA don't have an option to add TK numbers...
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    Everyday Rewards coming to NZ

    Countdown NZ will rebrand as Woolworths, and as part of that they are launching Everyday Rewards there. I assume it will be a sister program rather than the same due to the currency difference, and there's no word whether they'll partner with QF. Air NZ already partner with New World so it is...
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    Marriot and MGM Resorts sign new deal

    After parting ways with Hyatt, MGM (which is the largest operator of casinos in Vegas) has signed a new deal with Marriot allowing reciprocal benefits. This is good timing as the changes to MGM Rewards this year are terrible and make it extremely difficult to retain any status if you aren’t US...
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    When Rental Cars Go Wrong (or not at all)

    I just returned from a trip to the US and I resisted posting this while I was there as it was right at the end of it and very complex, and even now as still not been finalised. One way Avis Rental Chicago Downtown - DFW, over 2 weeks. Intermediate SUV. I pick the car up without any dramas and...
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    Struck Gold - AA connected my bag to a separate QF booking

    I have a QF J award flight today DFW-SYD-OOL. I have been in Austin for the weekend and the original plan was to drive my rental car to DFW and return it there. Due to some mechanical issues with the car I ended up returning in Austin instead and booking a cash AA F flight to DFW. I allowed...
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    AA domestic F(J) meals

    Couldn’t find a thread so I thought I’d start one like the QF one. Flying LAS-ORD right now in domestic F - absolutely delightful meal. Beef short rib, mashed potato with mushrooms and a side of shrimp/prawns (and some token NP leaves). Frankly if I was flying long haul international I...
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    Qantas starts international wifi

    Good news - but it’s only A332 & B738 and only while over Australia https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-switches-on-international-wifi?fbclid=IwAR2XPW41xKQIgwptLVyMdr65_k68nCzn-B1484twpxUPAJo1FwuiDk8f02Y
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    Is Elizabeth line a "tube" line?

    Elizabeth line isn't a tube line (although some will debate it's part of the network). For most discussions it's a trivial debate but in this context it matters - it's an train that runs underground, so it's actually managed by a company called MTR that is a rail operator. Also it's designed...
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