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    Not a plane but a bird :)

    My daughter took this pic on a recent cruise to NZ - it is an albatross coming in to land. It reminds me of a plane with landing gear down :D
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    double status credits booking but QF has cancelled one flight and rebooked as Air NZ - do I still get the double status credits?

    Hi The night before I travel, QF has cancelled my QF flight and rebooked me on Air New Zealand. I assume I will lose the double status credit for this flight as it was for QF flights on QF metal. Does anyone know what happens in this circumstance? Not happy :( Thanks
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    On SBS now - The jumbo jet - 50 years in the sky

    for anyone interested, this show is now on SBS
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    Large plane circling above Canberra? Not on flightradar

    There is a plane(s) (large by the sound) going over our central Canberra home every 15 minutes or so tonight. Usually flight radar reveals the plane - but there are no obvious answers this time (not any RAAF planes either). Any clues? Started wondering after the fourth instance.....
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    Musing about cruise loyalty programs vs airline and hotel programs

    We've reached high (but not highest) status on our cruise line of current choice and there are automatic and lifetime reciprocal benefits with the sister companies (Royal Caribbean -> Celebrity, Azamara) which offer different experiences. MSC also offers a status match and there are also...
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    Booked reward flights for my niece/partner to come to dd's 21st - name problem?

    Hi I booked classic reward flights on 10/07 for my niece and her partner to come to my daughter's 21st this weekend. Unfortunately, I got partner's last name slightly wrong (Stephens instead of Stevens) and called the premium line the next morning (within 24 hours). I was advised that they...
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    Avoid 24J PE seat on QF A380 unless you really need the legroom

    I recently scored a points upgrade from Y -> PE. Was given 24J. I should have changed it! In case anyone is considering this seat (and its partner 24B) The good thing about the seat is the huge leg room. But I didn't need that. The bad things about the seat are: - Absolutely zero personal...
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    High end meeting facilities at or convenient to Sydney airport

    Hi DH is organising a meeting for about 20-30 very senior people flying in to Sydney. Any suggestions for a great and convenient venue? Thanks!
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    My booking has been split into two - partner now in separate but linked booking

    Hi, I am wondering if anyone else has had the following happen or can offer any advice - I booked j class seats in the sale that ends today to LHR, returning through dubai. Booking confirmed, paid for and tickets issued for me, husband and daughter. I am WP, husband and daughter QFF silver...
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    QFF status not shown on classic award

    I booked a classic award through the Qantas web site and found that although the booking is associated with my qff number, my WP status is not taken into account for seat selection and doesn't appear on my boarding pass. This seems a bit poor to me, given that the points used are earnt not...
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    advice on maximising benefits sought

    Hi, I'm pretty much a complete novice at maximising ff value. I've been RTW 4 times (3 for business) but I am not allowed to use points from business flying for personal use and almost all my ff points are business related. I am allowed to use points from personal flying. My partner, child...
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    newbie - advice for rtw business class?

    Hi, I'm brand new to the site so excuse any faux pas. I've been round the world 4 times, once for fun in 1990 and three times since on business (all business class). My partner and I are thinking of taking our 10 year old round the world in about sept/oct this year. Would prefer business...
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