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Just completed a DBX/LHR and return in P.E. Flying VS. Being VA Gold, asked for lounge access in Dubai, and received a resounding NO! After talking with their Lounge Manager, I was informed it was a shared lounge, and there were no reciprocal rightes for VA, fair enough. Then on return at...

SIA is to close their flying College at the Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) after 11 years of operations. They claim latest aircraft technology as reason to return to Singapore for updated and advanced simulator training. Cheers, Dee.

Was recently talking to an Amex lady in regards to travel needs, when she came out with "Oh my god, I'm thirty two years old, and you've been a member of Amex longer than I've been alive !" A quick glance at my card proved her right, I first joined in 1978, mainly for travel in the Singapore /...

A friend has mentioned that Asian Miles are a better bet for award seats than normal Airline ones. Said that the number of points needed for redeeming flights in J are about two thirds of say QF etc., How true is this? I presume that sc's and lounge access are not included, plus the usual metal...

Have just finished reading an article in Australia Business Traveler regarding the quickest way to obtain *A Gold; their pick is Aegean Airlines. It seems you only need 20,000 tier miles per year (1,000 free when joining) to attain Gold status, compared to say SQ at 50,000. Earnings in J are...

Just had an E-Mail from Velocity outlining their new partnership with Etihad, and it states that Velocity members will receive not only points on any EY flight, but also SC's on all of their destinations. Velocity gold and silver will also receive exclusive benefits related to their status...

Watched G.M.America yesterday, it was Labour Day holiday here, and one of the topics was "What happens if your employer goes R over Z leaving company debts including credit cards, unpaid. It has happened here to a few employees with corporate cards, and if they have signed for car rentals...

Emirates is expected to announce a $US 7 billion purchase for thirty plus B777 aircraft today at the Farnborough Air Show. Wonder if they are grounding some of their older models, or spreading their wings to more destinations ? What with the recent buy of A380's, this adds up to one hell of an...

It's started, J.B. is bringing VA into the Virgin Blue stable so that it is not a stand alone business. The integration of VA, and management changes comes as Borgehetti is expected to announce a new brand for the Virgin Blue Group Airlines including Pacific Blue, and Polynesian Blue, plus a...

Emirates has ordered a further 32 A380s that will enable it to grab market share and cut long-haul fares by up to half. This order will take Emirates total A380 order to 90 units. The purchase will hurt British and European Airlines, particularly in F & J class, due to Emirates already 20 to...

Air New Zealand GM International Airline, Ed Sims, studied PAX types to better understand their demands, comming up with 4 seperate catagories named after "The Simpsons" characters. Biggest group of 29% 'Socialites', are Bart Simpsons. Typically they can't entertain themselves, so need external...

It's official, Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast Airport is to become Sunshine Coast Airport. The new name has been approved by CASA, and takes effect from 3rd June'10. The Airports ICAO Designator will change rfom YBMC to YBSU. Cheers Dee.

It's on again, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has announced a study to look at intergrated transport solutions for the existing and additional airport. It will be a joint study by Federal and N.S.W. Government. Albanese stated that there would be no Government...

Saturday at 6.00a.m. found me at OOL to pick up Son and G/daughter on their arrival from NRT on JQ. Reading signs looking for Inter arrivals, the arrows kept pointing me north of T2, but could find no arrivals area. A quick chat to a DJ lady answered my querie " Only LCC's fly here, so you get a...

Virgin Blue is seeking a cornerstone investor in the Gulf area. rumoured to be Emirates due to their recent code sharing arrangements.With a 49% non Australian holding allowable, and ****y Branson holding 25.5% could it work? What say the members. Cheers Dee

Should Air N.Z and D.J. consider an alliance, to cut costs, and take on Q.F./J.Q. in Australia and N.Z.? Cost savings alone on handling, maintenance, and equipment would be significant, and could lead to D.J. getting on board *Alliance. Neither airline is travelling well, and this could only...

Will be flying Sin to Bne on EY in Feb '08, Y class. Have been informed that Etihad uses the SATS Lounge in Terminal 2. This is a new experience for us, so would ask any members who may have traversed this area for their pros and cons. Also can't find seating maps on Seat Guru, or Etihad web...

J.A.L. is to launch a Premium Economy this Spring (their Autumn). Key routes will be Japan - Europe, & U.S.A. in B777 equipment. Seats to be 2-4-2, with 38inch pitch, using newly developed Shell type seat back that slides forward when reclined. amenities to incl- large table, computer & power...