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Is it worth using Etihad Miles for first-class lounge access in Abu Dhabi? - I am flying Etihad Business Class.

Just completed an AY ticketed flight KUL-SIN-HEL-MXP & return, in J class. Finally sorted the AY metal sectors with QF (SIN-HEL-MXP). However, Qantas will not recognize the KUL-SIN-KUL sectors flown on MH metal. Quote from QFF: ....unable to credit your account with Qantas Points for your...

I plan to do a DONE4 business trip/mileage run in July - ex South Africa. Your opinions would be appreciated. Oneworld Circle Trip Explorer : SYD-JNB QF Using points award JNB-LHR BA Commence DONE4 (I would prefer to start in Capetown, but scheduling does not allow) LHR-MCT BA MR MCT-LHR BA MR...

I have an Italian based associate (Milan) who flies *A around Asia every 6 weeks. As a 'One-Worlder' I am not up with the latest *A options. Currently, the company TA books the lowest cost point-to-point fares. However, there must be some RTW or circle fares that will improve his flying...

We all read the great trip reports with interest. However, it does appear that we travel from lounge-to inflight meal-to hotel-to restaurant-to airline lounge again. Combine this with long days & time changes - how do you maintain weight & general health ? For me - doing frequent domestic &...

I am pursuing 2 noble ideals for a 10 day business trip to Japan, UK, Italy. 1. Carry-on luggage only 2. Maintaining some regular excercise The challenge is to find some good quality running (actually walking) sports shoes that are both light & compact - the 2 mantras of carry-on travel. Any...

Planning a AONEWC4 starting in Johannesburg & combining business & SC run. Home base is Sydney. I am looking for the best A flight options. I will use points to position into J'Burg. Your thoughts please on the following itinerary & how to purchase/tax implications : AFRICA - All business...

How does one practically, plan, book & pay for a XONE4 from Mauritius ? I need to visit South Africa, Europe & USA in July 2008 and Mauritius seems to be a well priced option. I would do SYD-JNB-MRU to position myself for a MRU start - then back to JNB for the South African legs. It's likely...

1. I need to travel Perth-Frankfurt (ultimately Nuremburg) Feb 1 2007 - returning Feb 4. 2. Currently QFF Gold. I am looking at CX Business class via London. $5816 + Taxes 3. However, LH also has great fares. $5047 + T (Per-BKK-FRA-Nuremeburg) 4. I will more than re-qualify QFF Gold - and be on...

I will do a trip to Europe on CX & BA J Class - Ex Perth-HK-LHR-Milan-Athens-LHR-HK-PER. Date : 8 July 1. CX from/to Perth - is this a 2 class A330 with non-sleeper seats ? Is the front row best option ? 2. CX HK Lounge - difference between the Wing & Pier - what are the access criteria ? 3...