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Qatar Airways to take 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Sep 02, 2024, 02:29 PMI think you're correct.If Qatar are not given more slots then what they can do is invest into VA.VA can take the investment money from Qatar, setup a 100% Australian owned subsidiary called Virgin Australia International using that money and then start flying abroad.My understanding is the curren...
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Revealed: the ‘status sweet spot’ in hotel loyalty programs [2024]
Apr 03, 2024, 08:53 PMI think Platinum is the sweet spot with Accor since that gives you free breakfast every day in Asia Pacific (and weekends in Europe) and access to the Executive lounge where ever they are where you can often sort out dinner for yourself.Accor Platinum is a better aligned to Hilton Gold and Bonvoy...
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Qantas to restart Brisbane-Los Angeles flights this week
Dec 24, 2021, 10:59 PMAnyone noticed that the A332s are making the heroic trek between MEL and LAX?https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/qf94, 23 Dec 2021 and 17 & 18 Dec 2021.I think that is astonishing.
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How airline startup Bonza plans to boost regional tourism in Australia
Oct 12, 2021, 12:51 AMI guess there was an embargo on reporting on this 4 year old business starting operations next year because news of it come up everywhere all at once.I wish them all the best and hope they are successful because what the competition could mean for service and price in the Australian marking is ex...
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Boeing's 737 Max is ready to fly, but maybe not passengers
Nov 20, 2020, 12:41 PMI think it's academic weather I fly a MAX or not - if the aircraft that is about take me to my destination is a MAX, and there's no more flights that can get me there, then on I hop.But hopefully before that situation comes to pass, 1,000s of MAX flights take place and prove the aircraft safe.
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Using my mobile number in Thailand.
Dec 27, 2023, 06:00 PMI believe Telstra supports calling over WiFi even when overseas.That means you can get a local eSim, set it up as your default line & put your Telstra line to use WiFi only & it will use the eSim to make & receive calls.Google around a little & check some forums, they will explain...
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Keeping child's QF points from expiring (under 5k points)
Dec 13, 2023, 03:17 PMJust wondering, if you transferred 5000 points to her, can she then transfer 7000 points to you?
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J with toddlers, seat choice
Nov 28, 2023, 11:18 PMI've flown with my young kids in J several times now and each time on my own dime and couldn't care less how the others in the cabin feel about it, not that I've ever had a problem with anyone. Infact, all I've ever had is smiles, help and understanding from both passengers and staff. As far as I...
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Trans Tasman Bubble is GO
Apr 07, 2021, 06:31 AMOriginally Posted by GoRobin I can feel the POP even before I hear it. Somebody will end up in tears. Everybody including governments, know that vaccination does not stop infection nor transmission so Aunty Cindy will not make exemptions for those with a jab. Last editedby GoRobin at Apr 06, 2021...
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Trans Tasman Bubble is GO
Apr 06, 2021, 06:34 PMCan we have double status credits again, this time including international travel?