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    The definitive thread on Qantas IT gripes

    Yes, I've been getting this for a couple of days. It would seem to be tied to a recent comms/security software update. I have several Windows desktops, some running Win7 and some Win11. The problem occurs when using Win7 with any browser, but when I switched to Win11, using Firefox, the problem...
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    Australian Dual Citizens Entering UK after February

    https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/uk-passport-rules-expired-dual-citizenship-b2924125.html
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    Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

    QF doesn't seem to be too keen to wholeheartedly jump on the WSI bandwagon (but who does?). Perhaps they've had a little pressure applied by the Feds and NSW Govt. It's an (expensive) airport (without decent transport links) that we didn't need to have. Ask Paul Keating....
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    Velocity Chief Nick Rohrlach departs in management shakeup

    I don't think you can separate one from the other. And good luck to Mr Rohrlach. Though I don't think he will need it with his connections.
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    Qantas A330-200 cabin refurbishments

    Yes indeed. Y on a 787 is awful. If I'm travelling Y (which I seriously try and avoid), I'll take the 330 anyday over a 787 or 777. If you're travelling as a couple, the 330 is fine, with 2-4-2 in economy.
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    AFF Review: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER Economy Class Review (SIN-DXB)

    In my younger days I have flown this product many times, and IMO it is underwhelming. The reason I flew it was mainly because of my Emirates Skywards Gold membership, which has now lapsed. I don't see myself flying Emirates again (why would I?). They're just not competitive any more.
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    United guts earning without UA linked credit / debit cards

    As a UA Mileageplus lifetime Platinum, this is just another reason to avoid UA (if you're not living in the USA). The only good thing about my status is lifetime *G for myself and my wife. In my wildest dreams, I would never book a paid fare on UA now. UA is a waste of space (and money) as far...
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    2027 travel plans

    Yes, 2027 is a long way off, and I have no particular plans for 2027. At least I will be QF WP, and have reached a position where I can't find anywhere I want to go in Europe, apart from Italy (and maybe Greece), which I've visited many times. So I have no idea where I will be going next year...
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    Qantas Wine latest offering

    Yeah, I noticed that BP offer too, but thought I'd prefer to buy something actually drinkable (and with a few more bottles). So I'll wait it out.
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    Australian Dual Citizens Entering UK after February

    I wonder how my grandkids would go. I am British by decent (my father was born in the UK), and my wife is British through birth. We registered our daughter at the British High Commission in Canberra (sat her on the counter) when she was a baby, and her husband is a true blue Aussie, who's...
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    Cash or Card? Countries where you still need cash.

    Cash or Easycard are king in Taiwan. Aussie credit/debit cards are rarely accepted outside of hotels and other high-end vendors such as airlines and tour operators. Of course, Aussie cards can be used to get cash withdrawals from ATM and bank counters (but be wary of fees at some banks). My...
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    Qantas RM Williams Business Amenity Kits

    Yes, I agree, but when you travel as light as I do, every sq cm of space in my carryon is valuable, and I'm afraid the amenity kit couldn't make the cut. I would have liked to take it home as it was nice, but unfortunately hard decisions sometimes have to be made. But it did manage to get as...
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    AirAsia X Launches Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London (Gatwick)

    Yes, I can't see it being a raging success. And they'd be competing with Scott to some extent (to Europe).
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    Qantas Sydney International Business Lounge

    I had no problems getting in last Tuesday when flying QF J. Just wanted to check it out, and IMO, it wasn;'t too bad at all, the lack of paper towels in the loo notwithstanding. Of course, they could have banished me to the FCL.
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    Qantas RM Williams Business Amenity Kits

    New kit on QF41 a few days ago. It seemed quite decent so I stuffed it into my carry on. Took a couple of things out of it and left it in my hotel room at CGK. Perhaps the cleaner could have made some use of some of it. I'm not really into amenity kits, as I' just had too mant over the last 40...
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    Cathay reopens The Bridge lounge

    Fair enough. I'm just not a fan of the Pier. I know many are, but IME it's just too big and impersonal. I'll be in HKG on Wednesday changing planes, and if I have time I'll be in the Deck. Always get treated well there, and the champagne flows freely.
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    Cathay reopens The Bridge lounge

    I prefer the Deck F, nicer staff and quite intimate.
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    Qantas does Vegas direct

    No, I much preferred Laughlin NV and Bullhead City AZ, And not to mention, Kingman AZ, which had a very nice airfeild storing lots of SF340's and the like. And little Needles airport was nice, from where you could see Snoopy's brother's house (it's a fact!).. That was before the US went into...
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    Good for you! Never used a one so far, and definitely won't in the future. But if you can use them, that's fine.
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    Story of Qatar codeshare ticket desync and uncontactable customer service

    Well, not quite on topic, but I booked a VA points redemption for a QR flight a couple of days ago. So far, so good. Then I went to the QR website to select seats. The computer said NO, some information is missing. So I then phoned the VA Philippines Call Centre, and the helpful agent said, oh...
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