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Just want to run this past the AFF brains trust, to see if there's any tricks I may have missed to get the price of this itinerary down. Looking at going to Abu Dhabi for their F1 GP in November, with stops into HKG and SIN on the way home. This is what I've come up with so far, which is...

Status: Gold Property: Parmelia Hilton Perth Date: 15-16 JUN 2013 Booked: Queen Hilton Received: Queens Hilton Deluxe Plus (No exec, mid floor, away from lift) Fast and efficient check-in and check-out, nice upgrade and very large room (my twitter friends such as Princess Fiona and kristyt...

And not to brag, but I was quoted heavily in this article by the journalist, managing to even grind my axe on the Hawke/Keating privatisation failures, and score AFF a shout-out and link from the article to boot.

I'm posting this for anyone else staying at this or other Hilton group properties in SIN, so you can be on the lookout and check you've not been shortchanged. After a recent visit to this property, it seems that this property enjoys skimping on the HHonors points due for your stay. It happened...

Well, all my Christmases just came at once. I've been legitimately comped SG - and perfect timing too as I was about to reinstate my paid membership of the QP as well. As regulars will know, my SFSC backside has been firmly parked landside since the end of 2010; thanks to an extended period of...

Thanks to fellow AFF'er iGreggsy, I had the pleasure of joining him for a tour of the Food and Beverage operations of the Parmelia Hilton last night and joining him for a bit of a masterclass in how they make their red wine jus. This all came about because iGreggsy is a frequent guest of the...

As we all like to plan ahead with big events, best to get this one on the radar now so we can gather interest & pencil in diary space now. As mentioned at the last PER drinks night, I'm planning to hold the June drinks night over till July - upon which we propose to have a sit-down event a-la...

QF loaded a few new videos to their Youtube channel a few hours ago of some of their P1 launch activities. See how many AFFers you can spot in there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMCXjMjWq9Y

After the success and enthusiasm of December's drinks night, it's about time we organise another one (specially as our Christmas hangovers should have been dispensed with & SWMBO/LOTOs successfully placated by Valentines Day). Per everyone's previous discussions and contributions, we'll keep...

Came in from OOL's Communications Office this morning (release not yet available online), JQ will be adding an additional daily A320 OOL-SYD service commencing 1 APR 2012.

Well, this has just hit my inbox within the last hour and I'm still breaking down the information - so here's the details so far: Program is called A|Club Places Uses Facebook Places check-ins Participants can earn A|Club points and special social badges from their check-ins and visits to...

This has just been published by Eurocontrol in the last few minutes. In summary, flights moving through the nearby area as well as those upwind of volcanic ash output may expect re-routing and delays. These delays will most affect travel in proximity of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (LICC/CTA)...

Well this media release from AAHK (Airport Authority of Hong Kong) slipped under the radar. They've just completed the public consultation period for their 2030 master plan, and it seems there's not too much opposition for HKG having a third runway by this time. Considering the ever growing...

Something that will be of interest to everyone is that PER has opened a new outdoor viewing deck late yesterday (Friday local). Saturday was it's first full day on the job, and I must say I've been pretty impressed by it. Have done a TR-like write up on the new facility, which is available...

Right, after much discussion the date and time for the 1st Perth AFF Drinks meet has been set. I look forward to seeing you all there. When: 7 December 2011 from 1800hrs onwards Where: The Royal, 60 Royal Street (Cnr of Plain Street), East Perth (Google maps information) How to find the group...

Well, those RPT planes from airports without screening are still causing the odd problem thanks to procedural failures:

Well it's about time we Sandgropers got ourselves organised, and setup a regular drinks or event night for the ever growing contingent West of the Nullarbor. I'd like to propose the establishment of such a regular event, but before we do anything I'd like to find out who is interested, and also...

Just a heads up, there is a phishing scam email doing the rounds for TAM Airline's Fidelidade (their frequent flyer program). The email is unsolicited, claiming to be a targeted offer with 2,000 points just for joining. Analysis of the email points back to a server in China which is collecting...

Well, Qatar's Al Baker has been running up a media storm in the last 24hrs at the Dubai Air Show. In-between postponing signing of a USD 5 billion order with Airbus (and saying on the record they don't know how to make planes), he's managed to talk about the routes the airline will be starting...

As some of you may have already seen, there's been an apology email to all QFF members this afternoon. A number of people have already received it, and for some it's still likely being sent. A copy of this email is posted for the information for all interested parties. Please remember that...