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I’ve always clinged to the clause in the QF Conditions of Carriage : (if we) “cause you to miss a connecting Qantas flight on which you have a confirmed booking“. Well today I tested that out, flying BNE-MEL-HBA on separate bookings. Scheduled 55 minute connection became 20 and flight closed...

Yesterday I flew DEL-DOH-CAI on QR, in the exact same seat (1K) both on 788. The first was in J and the second was in F. First, I was curious on how the F and J service would differ, It turns out there was zero difference, no extra perks for the F flight and the menu was very similar (even...

Which I’ve just found out is quite necessary. I haven’t flown out of AKL on QF for many years. I was flabbergasted that as a WP flying J, I was forced to check in via self service and tag my own bag. What is this, Jetstar? I went to the area marked business and queued, asked to check in...

I assumed we had a thread for this but the last one is so old it’s been locked. I had a quick peek in the J. Lounge today and saw the signs saying a refurb is coming. On return to the F lounge I was chatting with Nestor he said it’s starting in October and will be closed for over a year. He...

You couldn’t pay me to use AirBNB again. I’ve been done with that platform for years.

With just 47 threads created in its entire existence, maybe it's time to demote LATAM from having its own forum and relegate it to the "Other Airlines" forum. Interest in that airline has plummeted since they left oneworld. Avianca's not much better with just 81 threads. Some of those...

Just saw this new tool - thecruiseglobe.com - released today which looks very much like Flighty but is for cruises. I believe it’s co-owned by Emma Cruises, a prominent cruise YouTuber from the UK. It’s free but web only at the moment, no app yet (but works fine on mobile browser).

Seems unlikely to me, unless it’s with a stop and QR get 5th freedom rights...

This sounds awful if true https://nypost.com/2025/01/01/business/turkish-airlines-flights-are-riddled-with-bedbugs-passengers-say/

I am currently in AKL, about to fly AKL-HNL on HA in J on a VA redemption, connecting to HNL-LAS also in J on a separate booking (also VA redemption). Originally the flight from AKL had no seats so I booked that later. Just had a call from VA, saying there was a mistake on their end, they...

2 passes available, keep in mind the capacity restrictions noted on the QF website: “During the holiday peak travel period, you may not be able to use complimentary lounge invitations at some lounges including Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Auckland and London.” Passes won’t necessarily...

Prices must now be advertised all inclusive, so while they can still charge resort fees it would defeat the purpose, as they are only used to beat the aggregators. Unsure if this includes tax. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/new-federal-rule-bans-junk-fees-hotels-live/story?id=116858500

I can confidently say this ASY flight is not being served soggy sandwiches: https://www.flightradar24.com/ASY352/3797f0e0

This is rather good - and somewhat accurate!

Before it’s even been opened, there’s already a proposal to extend Brisbane’s Metro service (“rubber tyre light rail”) from the current terminus at RBWH to DFO and Brisbane Airport. Probably a fair way off and it’s not funded. I’m guessing this could only proceed when Air Train is back in...

Pandemonium at Cairns today. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/chaos-at-cairns-airport-over-security-breach/news-story/9e31798a12b0bb1adc614c5d529a0605?amp

BA is the latest to update their safety video. I much prefer the one with the British celebrities / comedians.

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-flights-to-athens-seattle-chicago-las-vegas Sign me up for the inaugural flight to Vegas

I don’t usually post trip reports. I started this trip having already visited 45 states, plus DC and all 5 inhabited territories. I did a 5600Km road trip from Vegas, going to Idaho, Oregon, Washington (already visited), Montana, Wyoming and Utah. That gets me to all 50 states and it was an...

Thanks to a few schedule changes I’ve now got a 7.5 hour layover in SYD tomorrow (D-I), from around 10am until 5.30pm (heading to the US). I’m torn as to what I’ll do. I know I can spend the entire time in the lounge, but I’m not sure I should. I’m debating about heading into the city for a...