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So after 14 years on AFF, I thought it was time to write my first trip report. Tomorrow (7/8/2020), we (the wife and son) pick up our new canal boat. We hired a canal boat back in October 2018, and cruised the Bridgewater Canal for four days and really enjoyed. We have been walking the canal...

Well after a rather large gap I find myself back on AFF, Wow, my profile indicates I've been a member for a long time. Will be interesting to catch up on what and whose new. I see our moderator base has expanded and JohnK is still the post leader. Hi JohnK, hope you, the wife and child (daughter...

Two planes have clipped their tails while on the ground at Paraburdoo airport in Western Australia's Pilbara, stranding passengers and causing a backlog of flights. No one was injured in the incident, which involved Fokker model plans from Qantas Link and Network Aviation, which is part of...

Hi Brains Trust, Long time no post, but I have been lurking. I have a question, Should I cancel or leave it and what could/will the ramifications be? Background: Booked very cheap tickets in (wh)y PER-MAN-PER early this year for my child (son) and I. We have completed the PER-MAN flights...

Hi all, after browsing the QR website for J baggage allowance I couldn't find anything to suggest that OWE would receive an increased baggage allowance. I did note that QR's own WP receive extra allowance. I then had a look at the OW site which said I should receive an additional 20kg. I don't...

South Australian Independent Senator Nick Xenophon claims Qantas is planning to ditch life rafts from some flights to save money. Qantas considering ditching life rafts: claim Xenophon said he had been approached by pilots and cabin crew who alerted him to the “hare-brained” scheme to remove...

Hi all, I have approx 530 air points to use by 1 June. I live in Perth, and don't fly to NZ anymore. The points shop only works for NZ residents. I have tried to book a hire car or hotel on line, but when pushing the book now button, it returns to the original page. Has anyone else had this...

As some of you may be aware, us folks over here in Western Australia have to go back to the polling booths today because of a AEC stuff up. Anyway we have been bombarded with political brochures, news paper and apparently TV adverts (but I don't have access to free to air). In my letter box...

Hi All, Just used the QF webpage to get a quote for flights PER-MAN-PER and the website now reports that "This Itinerary can only be booked as a Classic Award" In the past I have seen options that include QF on EK metal, EK, and other options including MH, CX and other airline mix versions...

South African Airways has extended its code-share deal with Virgin Australia to include flights to Sydney, just weeks after Qantas unceremoniously dumped it as an alliance partner. Qantas ditched its long-standing tie up with South Africa's flag carrier on flights between Sydney and...

Hi All, Happy new year to all here at AFF. Anyway, just realised our five year old son's Australian passport will expire whilst we are in the UK. He has both a UK and Australian passport. Being the tight@rse I am, I would rather leave renewing his Australian passport as late as possible. My...

Hi All, Just wondering if you can share your experiences on hand luggage with EK? I have previously been able to get away with two pieces as a WHY pax on QF, and was wondering if EK strongly enforce their one piece policy. Regards Adrian

Hi RedRoo and QFF Why after some 6 months will the QFF calculator (https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/do/dyns/auth/pointsEarned) still not recognise PER-DXB, when you force us PER pax to use EK under QF codeshare. I have been trying since the agreement commenced back in April and can not...

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone here has purchased any physical gold (not lounge or airline membership:shock:) in Dubai airport? I have undertaken a surf of the net, and there are various reports, but most are dated. I'm thinking more of the bars (bullion) and coin rather than chain and...

So who in your opinion is the worst airline in Australia. For the purpose of this exercise / thread lets exclude safety, as I think CASA does a good job on managing this. My vote is Skippers Aviation. For those who don’t know who/what Skippers are, they are primarily a charter coming providing...

Hello All, After 6 months of non activity, Reggie is back. Due to a life change to a FIFO roster with flights that had no FF points or status credits on the worst airline in Australia (but that's a story for another thread) I decided to leave my account alone. I did lurk every now and again...

From Christopher Elliot "If you're like 90 percent of business travelers — which is to say, if you drive everywhere but only board a plane occasionally — I need to warn you about an unusual sales pitch you'll probably hear when you fly home for the holidays. Look for a fast-talking salesman...

Okay this is the start of my rant, for the AA fan boi's keep moving nothing to see here. The start of my day with AA, involved lining up and waiting in the "First Class - Priority Checkin" queue at Las Vegas for 50 minutes. The queue was unbelievably long, and they had a grand total of 1 person...

Hi Guys, Just wondering where those in the know have found the best (i.e. cheapest) pricing for iPads when moving through HGK and the US. Or is it cheaper to buy in Australia and claim the GST on the way out? Reggie

A Qantas plane has reportedly made an emergency landing in Sydney. The 8pm Brisbane-bound flight returned to Sydney after passengers felt significant vibrations through the cabin. Firefighters are believed to be on the tarmac closely following the aircraft. A passenger who was on the aircraft...