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Qantas begins trials of Australia’s digital incoming passenger card
Oct 23, 2024, 03:02 PMSo what about flat phone battery, no wifi (for those travelling without global roaming) or simply lost your phone during your travels?When I travel my phone battery almost down to 50% when you factor having to use Qantas App, Uber App, Banking Apps at least with these there are workarounds and no...
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What it’s like to fly Emirates’ new 777 business class
Aug 09, 2024, 03:03 PMHaving consistent product across its fleet - will give it an edge over Qatar Airways who is known for Q Suites in on some aircraft and standard business in others
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Australia to join US Global Entry, PreCheck programs
Aug 07, 2024, 03:56 PMIf using mobile passport control do you still get grilled at the check point by CBP - last time on my ETSA had to provide bank statement, payslips and proof of employment in Australia (my visit was for 7 days and was my first visit to USA in 10 years)
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Qantas eyes 787 flights for Brisbane-Los Angeles
Jul 18, 2024, 03:21 PMTo be fair - if your in economy the A330 is atually a win due to the 2-4-2 confirguration for solo or couples.It means usually a row to yourself on the side or if you have to sit next to someone only one person between you and the aisle if seated in the window.Downsides is that the aircraft is ol...
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2024 Budget reveals new fees for Australian passports
May 15, 2024, 02:50 PMPeople on this page would stil be sticking up for the government even if they raised it to $1000 fee - you would have people like phil saying its only $100 a year LOL
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Alan Joyce sale of Qantas shares
Sep 21, 2023, 11:11 AMQantas at the moment is a joke - when I travelled yesterday can sense general disgust towards the airline amongst customers - a lot more complaints and arguments at the terminal and people no longer prepared to accept what i call frankly crap service at eye watering prices
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Singapore Airlines A350/787
Aug 21, 2023, 01:53 PMFlew their regional A350 variant - although in Economy class I believe it's the same across all a350's.Anyways seating was cramped, service was terrible and catering was a a disgrace - they have definitely dropped from precovid service levels.No hot towelsNo menu cards given outNo economy class a...
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Baggage allowance (when travelling in groups)
Apr 21, 2023, 01:32 PMAir New Zealand appear to use the same logic - the operate per "piece" for example i have two bags both combined weigh less than 23 kg - Air New Zealand would still sting me with excess allowance charges - as they operate "per piece".Looks like Cx could be following suit
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United Club - World Wide access to Star Alliance Lounges
Apr 21, 2023, 01:29 PMAnybody heard of or utilised either Maple Leaf Club (worldwide) or the United club both memberships appears to provide access to the Star Alliance lounge network (except for Singapore) it appears.I'm thinking its potentially great value compared - an economy ticket with Star Alliance carrier gran...
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Cheaper to fly to Phuket than SIN?
Apr 21, 2023, 01:26 PMThey rely on people not bothering to do the checks that you are doing - so by being savvy like you are (you get to reap savings in $$$$)Currently airline prices across the board are at an all time high - currently $2000 return to Phuket from SYD/BNE/MEL on SQ for month of June