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Our seats were in row 33 in both directions; 33J and 33K from Melbourne and 33D and 33F (centre row) from Santiago. The third seat on on our middle section section was vacant and my lady friend did not think quick enough before lady in the window row of 33 demanded the man sitting next to her...

This is my first trip report on AFF so thanks to those who pointed me in the direction of the Trip Reports and Trip Photos section of the Community Forums. A female friend and I took advantage of a special fare promoted by Qantas and using the fairly recently introduced Lantam flight from...

Please forgive me if this is such a basic question that's probably been asked and answered 101 times already. Is this the appropriate site to submit a report of a recent flight experience? I took a return from Melbourne to Santiago on LA 805 and LA 804. No real dramas or problems. But I...

I had a successful flight on LA 804. I’m not sure if this is the place to report but I’m having trouble doing almost anything due to slow wifi at my hotel. LA 804 departure Melbourne and arrived Santiago pretty well on time. Latam cabin service would be described as adequate. Service was...

As an almost 50 year customer of Telstra, I only just discovered that I was "enabled" for the Telstra day pass that I am planning to use on my forthcoming trip to Chile. Has anyone had recent experience using the Telstra Day in Chile? I note an earlier comment that the service was not...

I am booked (QF 5027) to fly from Melbourne to Santiago on LA 804 later this month. Returning the same route 12 days later. Limiting my time to Santiago and Valparaiso. I wonder if anyone has had recent experience at Santiago Airport? My queries: 1: Can one definitely use an Australian credit...

1 Melbourne to Santiago (good deal from Qantas flying Latam) 2 Melbourne to San Francisco (good deal from Air New Zealand) 3 A wedding in California followed by the Isle of Man Manx Electric Railway 125 year celebrations. Working out my best option; perhaps a Oneworld RTW?) Plus various...

Yesterday (14 April 2017), I took Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne. A good flight that I will review in a separate thread. But I "enjoyed" a new and interesting experience with the enhanced security. There is the usual security when you check in. The line flowed smoothly and the main...

But can one with a CX boarding pass use the EK lounge?

My first ever business class flight is coming up this week. I've asked a slightly different question previously and the answers have been most helpful. I understand that my business class ticket will give me access to the Cathay Pacific business class lounge at Melbourne but it has been...

I realised I had made the mistake and only wanted to change the dates but the hotel concerned (Park, Hong Kong) advised that rules were rules and zero tolerance was applied to everyone. The good will angle made no difference. Because I know I made the mistake (confusing the dates of two...

I wonder who also has, with every good intention, made a non refundable online hotel booking and (perhaps having a seniors' moment) put in the wrong dates? I made a booking for my forthcoming visit to Hong Kong and quite by chance over last weekend realised I'd put the dates in (for the same...

I am travelling to Hong Kong later this month any my partner is arriving off QF29 two days later. We are boarding a cruise the day after my partner arrives so she won't have much time for sightseeing in Hong Kong. The plan is to take the A21 bus that stops conveniently close to our (Park)...

I'm planning two trips in the next three months. The first to Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia in April. The second to USA in June. Two weeks on each occasion. My Australian service provider is Telstra and I usually take my "main" phone (Iphone 7 plus) with all data turned off. For any...

I've also done several "day trips" interstate and parked my car in a side street at Gladstone Park and caught the 901 to Melbourne Airport.

Switzerland is my all time favourite and I could go back there any number of times. I enjoy riding the fantastic Swiss public transport system especially mountain trains and buses away from the general tourist beat. I was on a cruise that had one day in Bali; at least I can say I've been there...

I wonder how many frequent flyers would consider using the 901 SmartBus to Melbourne Airport? It passes the end of my street at Ringwood and I've used it several times for the leisurely trip to or from the airport. For a senior with a myki the cost is a reasonable $1.40 one way. I've noticed...

I've had several issues with Telstra. You can't avoid chatting to an overseas call centre in the first instance. I prefer to use the 24/7 on line chat service rather than the "13" number. In either case, you speak with people whose first language is NOT English and they talk in "standard...

Thanks for the tip about the QF lounge meet up. A further question about the arrival lounge at Hong Kong; I used my QF FF points to book (via Qantas) CX business class Melbourne to Hong Kong. I looked at the CX web site and am a little confused. Will I be considered a CX passenger and...

What a great idea about when I arrive in Hong Kong; I have a hotel booked but no firm plans for the evening. Might as well enjoy the CX lounge - perhaps a once in a lifetime experience for me? As mentioned earlier, I am a regular traveller but this is my first business class experience and...