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Cathay Pacific is axing Cairns-Hong Kong flights from October
Apr 26, 2019, 04:07 PMInteresting. I was on the exact flight yesterday (admittedly I did BNE - CNS - HKG) and the plane was absolutely empty on the first leg from BNE and then 100% full on the second. Perhaps an exception rather than the rule?
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Etihad's Sydney and Melbourne lounges adopt new The House brand
Oct 17, 2018, 10:12 PMYou’re probably right but would be a shame as the EK lounge at LAX is far better than the EY!
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Qantas eyes Chicago as next non-stop Boeing 787 route
Apr 04, 2018, 05:45 PMDifference is that whilst QF would get some connecting Canadian traffic through YVR from its partner Westjet, it would be nowhere near as much traffic as from AA in ORD or another of its ports.Air Canada on the other hand has a huge network in both Canada and the US so can filter people through Y...
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Qantas to fly Boeing 787-9 non-stop to Paris (but not until 2020)
Oct 18, 2017, 07:19 AMIt's not just you, but it does seem to be working as everybody is talking about them!
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Virgin Australia changes airport lounge access in Los Angeles
Dec 17, 2016, 01:42 AMI suspect you'll actually get looked after as I doubt very much they'll make you split up. Please report back!
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EK409 - any advice on lounge given the v/early departure?
Aug 06, 2023, 04:50 PMHi all,On 18.08 I am on EK409 MEL - DXB with an extraordinary departure time of 5.15am... I am curious as to others experiences, as to what to get up to at 3am at MEL? I presume the QF Flounge will be closed which is a shame, but guess EK may have their own? I'm a QF Plat flying in EK J class if ...
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BA status benefits as QF Platinum
May 13, 2023, 07:13 PMOriginally Posted by Theresnormissin I'm going to assume that you meant LHR to SPU. The way to go about making the award booking is:1. Log into your Qantas frequent flyer account. 2. Scroll down to the flight booking and make sure you hit the button that say 'Use Points'3. Then select London as y...
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BA status benefits as QF Platinum
May 10, 2023, 10:00 AMGood morning,Am considering travelling with BA LHR - SPU in August and am curious what status benefits apply? Particularly around baggage, seat selection etc (aware that I can access lounge at LHR).Also, how does one go about booking a BA flight with QF points? Is that even possible?Thank you.
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In need of 85 SC's - what does a run look like these days?
Jun 27, 2022, 08:37 PMHello QF legends - I somehow find myself 85 SC's short of qualifying for Platinum and am keen to have a go at a status run. Am curious if anyone has seen any hidden gems in this curious time we're in right now. I am based in CBR but happy to go to SYD or MEL to take advantage of cheaper fares (QF...
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Sydney to Toronto
Feb 27, 2018, 06:27 PMI do this route semi regularly and am in the same boat as you - Velocity Gold and enjoy the lounge benefits along the way. I've done most of the different combinations of cities and airlines over the years and would have the following thoughts:Booking a ticket on Delta all the way means you have ...
