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I ran into an interstate colleague in the office the other day and noticed the shinny white Platinum One tag on his suitcase. Now, I know for a fact he only has Gold status. When I asked him about it, he said he purchased it on ebay, basically so people will think he is WP1. I just don't...

Just returned from a quick weekend in Auckland to catch up with family and thought I'd do a mini trip report focusing on my flights: MEL-AKL: a Friday morning breakfast flight with Qantas in Business AKL-MEL: a Sunday evening dinner flight with Emirates in Business. Purchased these flight...

Cliff notes: Departing this Wednesday, May 3 MEL-SYD-LAX on QF in J 2 nights in LA 2 nights Boston First class train to NYC (and return) 2 nights in NYC Another night in Boston 9 nights in Costa Rica - lots of traveling around and activities: white water rafting (class 3 and 4 rapids)...

Sorry if this is a newbie question, I don't have a lot of experience booking on AA metal. I'm trying to book flights from SFO-BOS and return in first, but the only fare basis I can find is G,S,K or Y (economy?). This is occurring when I select either 'First' or 'First Flexible'. Am I missing...

I came across this online last night... the experience of a 1970's Pan Am 747 with 5 course dinner and drinks. Pan Am Experience Looks like it could be a bit of fun, but you can only book as a pair and I'll be on my own. A long shot I know, but is anyone around LAX on the evening of May 6 who...

I'm going to be working in Manila for the next 2 months. Staying in the Fort (BGC) area. Any suggestions on restaurants/bars/things to do? Also, would appreciate any suggestions of destinations for short weekend getaways from Manila.

A friend and I recently took a 10 day trip through Northern Vietnam, doing a lot of hiking and sightseeing as part of a group tour with Intrepid. Starting and finishing in Hanoi, and traveling up though the mountains of the north along the Chinese border. It was a great opportunity to get out...

A friend and I recently had a brilliant 10 day hiking trip through the mountains of Northern Vietnam along the Chinese border, with a few days in Hong Kong either side. I will do a seperate review on the hiking trip, however this review will focus on the flights. I had in the past flown QF J...

This gave me a laugh... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_G1Df0_qg

Hi all Hopefully this isn't a stupid question. I'm travelling with a friend HKG-BNE next month on QF. Same flight but I'm in J, she is in Y. Given we will be checking in and going through security at the same time, can I ask for an express path pass for her? Or should I just save mine for a...

My review of my first ever flight in F

Hi guys I'm a long time lurker on the forums and thought I'd say hello. I'm QF Silver, and a paid member of the Qantas Club. I do the occasional domestic work trip but the majority of my travel is self-funded. Currently on just over 300k QF points. Planning on doing the 280k One World Award...