-
What new US flight disruption rules mean for Qantas refunds
Oct 30, 2024, 02:52 PM...well, for one, I'm happy. Caught way too many times from a less than impressive 'caring' QF.
-
Should you tip for drinks, meals in airport lounges?
Aug 12, 2024, 12:34 PMJeez, David, you've poked the bear with this subject!I'm possibly the odd one out, but having lived in the US and been back and forth 3-4 times a year over the last 20 years, I've come to recognise (not agree, but recognise) the US way of life. Yes, I do tip but more importantly, I do thank...
-
Qantas freebie: get a stylish luggage tag for your bag
Jul 10, 2024, 02:17 PMHi ian62 - I am a near identical to you.I've done three (3) return SYD-LAX-DFW-IAH-IAH-DFW-LAX-SYD this year, all in First (using points from Business).I'm now mid 50's and on the tail of my professional travel, so maybe it's a little age, but the polish is well and truly gone. One exception was ...
-
Singapore Airlines: no new ultra-long range A350 business class
Jun 19, 2024, 06:22 PMYes, it's a pity. I've just done SYD-SIN-CGK-SIN-SYD and the service was fabulous.....but the seat was a shocker. The A380, in particular, was rock-hard. No PJ's, No Amenity....
-
Review: Manly Pacific Hotel, a worthy destination beyond Sydney CBD
May 27, 2024, 08:49 AMAs I'm a local, a few tips. There are a billion places to eat in Manly, so no need to eat at 'The Pacific' (as it's known).Breakfast - Three Beans top of the Corso opposite St. Matts Church or Noon.Dinner - Belgrave Cartel, Busta, Sunset Sabi or Chica Bonita.Clubs & Pubs - Of course you ...
Member since 01 Mar 2013
Activity
- 171 Total posts
- 34 Discussion comments
- 7 Discussions started
Frequent flyer programs
- Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Singapore Airlines - The PPS Club
- Emirates Airlines - Skywards
- EY Gold
Hotel loyalty programs
- Starwood Preferred Guest - Platinum Preferred
- Hyatt Gold Passport - Diamond
- Hilton HHonors - Gold VIP
-
Complimentary Gold - 2400 SC's (Has This Changed)
May 24, 2024, 04:46 PMFor as long as I can remember (let's say pre-COVID), you hit 2400 SCs, and you received a 'Complimentary Gold membership for a family member or friend'. This week, I ticked over 2400 and noticed what I understand to be a new requirement that (I believe) wasn't previously there, the reference to *...
-
QF First Class Lounge at LAX-To tip or not tip? Dilemma
May 24, 2024, 04:36 PMIt's a good discussion and quite fair - to tip or not tip in the QF First Lounge.I was in there this week, and four weeks earlier. I think the service we receive is very good. Yes, the staff are paid above minimum wage in CA (which is better than much of the US), but, it's not a big ask to leave ...
-
Emirates & Status Retention - The Bliss of Arrogance
Aug 07, 2020, 05:40 PMOriginally Posted by drsimon50 I haven't spent as much as you but I totally agree will loose my platinum status obviously as I am not flying but no recognition or loyalty to me at all! Qatar will be my beneficiary now You could be in luck. QR are doing (or were) status match. QR Platinum will ope...
-
Emirates & Status Retention - The Bliss of Arrogance
Aug 05, 2020, 03:52 PMThere's nothing worse than a whinger. In our (Australian) culture, it's the person you run a mile from. So, with this in mind please forgive the forthcoming.Emirates lives in a world of blissful arrogance. Status Retention? No such thing. And, why, praytell, is that so? Simply because EK expects ...
-
Qatar's Doha business class lounge is so busy!
Jul 03, 2019, 02:49 PMYes regretfully QR hasn't managed to find a balance between Al Safwa & Al Mourjan access. One is an empty ballroom, the other a Tokyo subway.