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Oh well... No dramas if they deduct points, but it's 4+ weeks ago now. Probably safe. Regular miles/status credits showed same day. And double status credits 24hrs later. Was a v full flight. I didn't select 'upgrade at gate' option... I guess no-one else did either, and I just got lucky.

13/7 JNB-SYD QF64. PE to J - denied at T-9. But OpUp at check-in. 3/8 JNB-SYD QF63. PE to J - successful T-36. WP, traveling solo.

Keep an eye on things. SA Express was also ordered into business rescue yesterday. But Airlink is privately owned (I believe)

Announced in the press here in South Africa that SAA will cancel all domestic routes other than JNB-CPT from 29 Feb. JNB-CPT at reduced capacity. Mango is unaffected. https://m.fin24.com/Companies/Industrial/saa-to-scrap-all-domestic-routes-apart-from-joburg-cape-town-20200206

SAA has now been placed into business rescue (as of this morning). https://www.fin24.com/Companies/TravelAndLeisure/breaking-saa-placed-in-business-rescue-from-today-20191205

We had to scramble on Christmas Day and buy a new ticket on BA. Fortunately, everything was open, and I don't remember it being a big deal at all. (Other than 2 poor backpackers having to hand over more than they'd spent the whole trip). But we did eventually get a refund. I think through some...

Sorry to hear the OP had a poor flight. It's not great when expectations aren't met. I haven't had the same experience fortunately. I do JNB-SYD 4 times a year. I'm usually in PE, (occasionally I'll use point to upgrade to J), and invariably find the crews to be incredibly consistent on this...

Akdeniz Airlines (1995) A charter from UK to Istanbul. The airline collapsed during the 10 days we were there. Arrived back in IST after an overnight bus trip on Xmas Day. Called to re-confirm our flight the next day and was told "they do not fly". Took a while to work out that they meant...

just booked a QF flight. Was a little surprised by my booking reference :o What are the chances!