• If you factor in (potential) supply chain delays plus a need to have alternate aircraft in place - the timing seems reasonable - I think you're being a bit harsh on both Qantas and the local manufacturing/maintenance industry.

  • If you're travelling through the US as a Qantas Platinum you also get to access the better American lounges in key ports like Chicago, Dallas, and LA - The Chicago and Dallas lounges are absolutely first class and a big step ahead of the Qantas Domestic Business lounge network

  • I'm so happy to see the options out of Brisbane to the US finally get some proper attention. Honestly, if you were flying any sort of premium to LA or beyond and your choice was a tired A330 and a brand new A350... c'mon Qantas, give us loyal flyers some decent birds or we're not coming back

  • I'm like hkb, I achieved Lifetime Gold close to 20 years ago and have remained loyal to Qantas and OneWorld, generally keeping Platinum every year for close to 2 decades.  I feel Qantas has missed the opportunity with this "perk". The qualification criteria is so stratospheric that it f...

  • That's pretty impressive utilisation of the fleet - it's literally on the ground for just under 7 hours at each end...

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  • The Chairmans Lounge by Joe Aston

    Nov 07, 2024, 06:09 PM

    Originally Posted by MKS11 So what if it's a personal crusade/vendetta against them. At least someone has the guts and the reach to expose QF; how else would we know all that's been going on between them and Govt... Joe Aston is not surfacing any new when it comes to a range of issues...

  • The Chairmans Lounge by Joe Aston

    Nov 07, 2024, 05:54 PM

    Originally Posted by Phil Young For a critical review of JA's style just Google: Joe Ashton Crikey scalps. He's got quite a record. My issue with JA is that he's like a dumb bomb - he aims it and whatever it hit dies - I've seen a number of very competent executives and business lead...

  • The Chairmans Lounge by Joe Aston

    Nov 04, 2024, 06:58 PM

    I'm not sure I'm rushing out to buy it. JA has had a major burr up his a**e for decades about most of corporate Australia. Yes, he's no doubt raised some legit questions about the relationship between Qantas and enterprise/Government - but I can't help but feel this is a personal crusade/vendetta

  • Brisbane Hotel Question

    Jan 15, 2024, 10:18 AM

    I'd recommend South Bank as it has better options for dining in the evenings. It's also a much nicer place to start the day if you like getting out for a walk. Rydges South Bank has been around for decades so it's likely getting a bit tired. But location wise it's excellent. Emporium is another o...

  • BNE Qantas International Lounge

    Apr 19, 2023, 09:05 AM

    Its the old Air NZ lounge from memory. Qantas took it over and refurb'd it so as to use it as a overflow lounge in the mornings. If they're using it again it must mean its getting busy upstairs

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