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  1. Flying Fox

    Qantas Starts Installing Split Scimitar Winglets

    QF has started installing 23 pairs of split scimitar winglets on their B737s. I think that they look great. Apparently it takes more than 500 man hours to install each one...
  2. Flying Fox

    United - New Boarding Process - WILMA

    I'm very interested to see how this works out (hopefully for the better) https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/united-airlines-will-board-window-seat-economy-passengers-first/news-story/19d27ca4227ac6b9b9b23a2d02914b83 As of next week, United Airlines economy passengers sitting...
  3. Flying Fox

    Beat Jetlag; Don't Eat During Flight

    Tripped over this interesting article that suggested that the author could beat jetlag by only eating on the ground at departure and upon arrival. During the flight, they only had water. I've never done this, and never really had exceptionally bad jetlag. Plus, I'm too greedy to say no to food...
  4. Flying Fox

    Seat Selection Fee

    OK its been a while since I last booked a flight for me and the Mrs. Did this last night and in my joint booking (ADL-SYD return), when I went to select seats I got mine for free (Gold) and Mrs (Bronze) was to be charged $5/seat selection. Previously, I thought that there was no charge for her...
  5. Flying Fox

    Don't Upgrade Yourself Mid-flight

    Read this funny story (only because I wasn't on the flight). https://www.traveller.com.au/why-dont-airlines-upgrade-you-when-seats-are-empty-flight-turns-back-after-economy-passengers-upgrade-themselves-to-business-class-h21dvz I have no pity for them. Some people are so entitled! Hope that...
  6. Flying Fox

    Reminder - QF Business Rewards

    Hi Folks This is my PSA about QF Business Rewards - your points expire after 18mths of inactivity. I only found this out/reminded myself when I logged into my account and noticed 270,000 odd points had been zero-ed out on 01/08/2021. I basically forgot about QF Business Rewards since I haven't...
  7. Flying Fox

    St George Amplify VISA

    I might be slow on the uptake but is it a recent thing that ATO payments on St George Amplify Signature VISA no longer earn any points?
  8. Flying Fox

    QF B737 Replacement Competition

    Just finished reading this article - https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/airbus-a320neo-boeing-737-max-battle-for-billion-dollar-qantas-order It got me to thinking. I know that it comes down to price but what would us as customers like to see QF purchase? A320 or B737? I'm thinking that...
  9. Flying Fox

    McCarran Airport Airport Intruder

    No idea what this chap was thinking. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/man-filmed-climbing-onto-vegas-plane-wing-before-flight-take-off/news-story/ddb3d542e92f0c63dcad5595f2bf1dbd However, it did teach me something. I always thought that wingtips were small whenever I was...
  10. Flying Fox

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Offers / Assistance

    Thought that I might start a thread that aggregates the offers available under these COVID-19 times from various suppliers. Hopefully this can help us all out. 1587530690 Optus Mobiles Thought that I would share - Optus Postpaid Mobile Phone users can apply for 3 mths of free access if you are...
  11. Flying Fox

    QF B747-8F Livery

    If I'm not mistaken QF lease/own B747-8F x2 but they don't fly in QF colours. I think they fly with the Atlas Air colours. Any idea as to why they are not in QF or QF Freight livery?
  12. Flying Fox

    Top Three Holiday Photos

    Hi all I was recently inspired by the amazing photos that were displayed in this thread - https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/free-stuff-who-wants-to-be-a-va-wp-velocity-platinum.97856/ So many amazing photos taken by us as a group and I'm sure we would enjoy...
  13. Flying Fox

    Air New Zealand Economy Skynest

    Air NZ release Economy Skynest Concept. https://www.traveller.com.au/air-new-zealand-unveils-skynest-economy-class-lieflat-beds-concept-h1m2zj Wonder if it will become a commercial product and at what price. Great work Air NZ on thinking outside the box!!!
  14. Flying Fox

    Dry NZ Domestic Koru Lounge

    Ooops - No alcohol at Air New Zealand domestic lounge at Auckland Airport after liquor licence expires https://www.traveller.com.au/no-alcohol-at-air-new-zealand-domestic-lounge-at-auckland-airport-after-liquor-licence-expires-h1kd75 Someone forgot to renew the licence OR new cost cutting...
  15. Flying Fox

    PM to USA on what aircraft?

    Just saw a close up photo (hence unable to see much of the aircraft) of PM Scott Morrison getting off a military grey/green aircraft which didn't look like on of the Australian RAAF grey & white B737's I know that Australia has. Therefore, can anyone tell me what aircract our PM flew to the USA...
  16. Flying Fox

    How much of a refund should I expect? [IRROPS Downgrade]

    To the brains trust. I'm asking how much of a refund should I be expecting from QF for my involuntary flight changes. Here is the story. I bought 1x ADL-SYD-DPS return flight on QF in J via Flight Centre for $2400. I claimed a classic awards ticket for my wife on exactly the same flights. Due...
  17. Flying Fox

    QF SYD - 'Suspicious Package' in B737

    https://www.9news.com.au/national/qantas-flight-suspicious-package-found-in-baggage-hold-at-sydney-airport/fd5b69be-9b5a-4593-bdd9-9b0f4c93e68d A unidentified package has been found in the baggage hold of a Qantas flight at Sydney Airport. I'm guessing more information to come.
  18. Flying Fox

    QF 787 Best J Seats

    My parents are flying QF's 787 MEL-PTH-LHR return in J. What are peoples opinion on the best J seats for a couple? I was thinking that the mini cabin might be a good spot for them? Open to suggestions. TIA
  19. Flying Fox

    China Southern Airlines A380 Hail Damage

    Amazing photos. Glad I wasn't on that flight. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7074401/HAILSTONES-shatter-Airbus-A380s-windscreen-37-000-feet-forcing-pilot-issue-mayday-call.html
  20. Flying Fox

    Kids Travel Different Class - When?

    Hello Brains Trust I have twins boys who are now 12 yrs old. They are well behaved (but do argue with each other as kids do) and have no problems with going out to dinner and behaving, traveling with us and behaving etc. They are polite and well mannered (I know that I'm starting to sound like...
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