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Friends, Family and Frequent Flyer Fortunes

Sharing your frequent flyer fortunes with family and friends can often be misunderstood. This week our members discuss how much they divulge to their loved ones about their frequent flyer activity. Some members keep their frequent flying activities in a strict cone of silence. They tire of friends complaining about the injustices of their own … Continued

20 Mar 2014 Airlines, Miles and Points

When a plane goes missing!

Being a frequent flyer site, many our members pay close attention when aviation items hit the news. The news of a Malaysian B777 going missing certainly got our members talking. 777-200 enroute to Beijing lost contact with ground a few hours into the flight. With the world getting a smaller place, many were left wondering … Continued

19 Mar 2014 Malaysia Airlines

Involuntary rebooked from Qantas to Jetstar – your choices

Last week we looked at changes and cancellations and their effect on your frequent flyer program, but what happens when an airline offers a change from a full service carrier to a low cost one Hi everyone, a family member was booked on QF 77/78 in late July. The route was recently axed by Qantas, … Continued

18 Mar 2014 Jetstar

The Captains Table – it’s a cracker!

This week our featured trip report involves a mode of travel that is increasingly becoming popular with Australians, in fact you could say many of us are all at sea Well, I’ve been inspired by the recent Trip Reports and figured I should organise my own..So, where am I going? Well, there is two of … Continued

17 Mar 2014 Cruises

Really Cheap “Mistake” Fares

Over the years our members have proved to be an eagle eyed bunch, with many mistake fares soon coming to light on the forum for others to take advantage. Who can forget the Qantas east coast to Port Headland fares for $35 or the Nadi special in Business for just over a $1,300 that saw … Continued

15 Mar 2014 Planning & Booking

Chairman’s Lounge: Behind the smoked glass door marked “Private”

Have you every wondered what behind that smoked glass door marked private between gates 23 and 24 at the Qantas terminal in Brisbane? Perhaps you noticed the odd person turn right instead of left at the escalators in Sydney and Melbourne. Chances are they are heading for the very exclusive Chairman’s Lounge. The Chairman’s Lounge … Continued

12 Mar 2014 Airports & Lounges

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel – Evacuate Evacuate!

This week we look at one of the common experiences travellers undertake, the need to stay at an Airport Hotel, specifically the new Rydges at Sydney Airport. With Sydney having so many morning flights overseas, it’s quite common to fly to Sydney the day before and spend the night in Sydney before departing on the … Continued

10 Mar 2014 Hotel Reviews

Headphones must be removed on descent – why?

This week one of our members heard a somewhat puzzling in-flight announcement from the cabin crew I really believe this is a first for me in 200+ flights over the past 5 years, but on my ARM-SYD QFlink today the announcement was “now is the time to turn off all electronic devices and remove headphones … Continued

8 Mar 2014 Travel Tools & Technology

Airline CEO Performance from a Frequent Flyer perspective

Imagine going to work each day and being critiqued on your every decision, scrutinised on your every move, and answerable to a nation of media outlets. The CEO’s of Qantas and Virgin are performance reviewed on a daily basis in this manner. This week our members provide their very own performance feedback and reviews on … Continued

6 Mar 2014 Airlines, Miles and Points

Bailing out from Bangkok

With concerns about travel to Bangkok on their mind, one of members asks an interesting question The political situation in Thailand is a bit worrying and could be much worse by the time of travel, so I’m considering ditching BKK as a destination if the situation worsens. The last leg of the ticket is Hong … Continued

5 Mar 2014 Destinations

Brazil – A hazard to your waistline?

After some difficulties with a North American Winter, our roving member, Mattg, heads this week to South America, specifically Brazil and Peru. No doubt many will be heading to Brazil later this year for the World Cup, so it’s a good time to find out what’s on offer. While many visit the country as tourists, … Continued

4 Mar 2014 Destinations

Cheap Cash when travelling

Despite many of us living in a society where plastic is the common means of payment, it’s cash that is the King while travelling. But how do you get local currency cheaply in strange lands? The easy way to get cash is via a cash exchange. However you do run the risk of theft and/or … Continued

3 Mar 2014 Travel Money