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What doubt? Under AJ she was the head bean counter, and now she's unfettered in her bean counting. How could things possibly improve? The board knew what it was doing when it appointed her. That is, to screw the pax and maximise the profit by any means that was vaguely legal.

I've just received an email from PR to say that my July flight SYD-MNL in J has been changed to a Wamos A330-200. Looking at the seatmap on EF, it's still 1-2-1, so not such a big deal, but there's no indication of what rows have window seats vs aisle seats (if you know what I mean). Anyone...

Not sure what you're referring to, but I'm quite happy with the benefits I receive from EY, as a VA Plat, in terms of VA points, SC's and first lounge access at AUH. Also helps me get VA Plat every year.

I've done ORD-SJU-ORD quite a few times (about 20 years ago), on the same aircreft and with the same flight attendants. About 90 minutes in San Juan, PR. This was when I was within sight of lifetime Platinum with UA (which I now have) and I got to know some of the crew quite well, as they were...

I always take alcohol (hopefully of a very nice persuasion) and it gives me a few hours. In the past I've taken rohypnol and let me tell you, alcohol is 1000% better. With alcohol, no jet lag, maybe a small hangover. I know which I prefer.

Yes, that's the point. Too lucrative for vested interests for a change to be made. If the current Govt can't do it, subsequent ones certainly won't. (IMO).

Didn't know they flew to Miami USA. Flying CPH-HEL-BKK in J later this month. Just love the huge seats (and the service from the Finnish flight attendants).

Done all that. So what's next??? Edit: I now opt for a slightly quieter life when travelling.

I just don't like these American inspired cost-cutting trends in Lounges, and avoid such lounges where there is an alternative, I imagine tipping the barman may become "mandatory" next. Hence the SQ lounge.

Another thing. My wife informed me tonight that when she travelled SYD-AKL-RAR (R/T) recently, barmen had replaced self-pour alcohol in the NZ lounges. Surely this is a negative for NZ?

Yes indeed, NZ lounges certainly are bright, they remind me of a 1950's American Diner, all chrome and white plastic. And uncomfortable chairs. But if that's your thing, fine. It's not mine.

What safeguards would you have after you've transferred the $6.5K? Not too many I would imagine, and that's the key. Asia is quite a long way away in more ways than one.

Indeed, I always take my Three UK SIM (with a data/voice add-on) whenever travelling to Europe. As I'll be doing this weekend. They are quite complementary IME.

I've been with Amaysim for quite a while and find their roaming plans are cost-effecive and work well. IMO, Optus roaming is a rip off.

Personally I don't think it's that sad (of course it could always do with a bit of refurb or relocation), but I dislike the current NZ approach to lounges generally. I much preferred the previous style of NZ lounges. I'll be puting my money where my mouth is (again) this weekend when I fly...

All I can say is that I was in the Marhaba lounge a couple of weeks ago and found the breakfast (and everything else) to be fine. It's what you would expexct in Australia. Eggs, Sausages, etc, plus the usual alternatives. Not sure what you had in mind. Also, self pour sparkling white (essential...

Back of an envelope works for me. And I have plently from all my incoming mail.

On this trip, I'm visiting my sister in the UK and then flying to Thessaloniki (SKG) in BA J. Then a few days in ATH (flying GQ) and on to Istanbul on A3. After that, back to SIN on SQ in P and on to KUL (TR) and then SYD in J on PR . Should be nice trip (I hope). I'm not visiting anywhere...

FWIW, it appears that there is quite a bit of SQ availability to Europe in business in March/April next year. I've been looking at what's available for the last couple of days, and today decided to book BNE-SIN-LHR for 139,000 points plus $490, which I thought was a reasonable deal. Better to...

Looks like these cheap business class fares might have been withdrawn. I searched google flights today and couldn't find anything under $2,500 ex KUL to anywhere in Australia on PR. I booked one of these cheap fares recently for travel later this month, so I may have been lucky?