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    Seat poacher

    Once, on an EK B777 and knowing we had the A/B seats in the front row of J, I didn't bother checking the seat numbers when we sat down. I was just thinking it was a little plusher than expected when the FA asked for our boarding passes and then discreetly ushered us back to the J cabin. I'd had...
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    50 people injured on SYD-AKL LATAM flight LA800

    Which would be somewhat similar to this RAF A330 incident. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39153163
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    Passport Renewal / Application - Time Taken?

    This peer reviewed study (post 113) may shed some light. https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/you-know-you-are-a-former-frequent-flyer-when.102089/post-2286069
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    Avianca LifeMiles – Bookings and Discussion

    I tried whatsapp last week for a ticket revalidation and got nowhere. It's relatively painless though, so no harm in trying. Called the US number 1866 919 0081. It took 3 agents, but they sorted it eventually.
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    You know you are a frequent flyer when ...

    When you would happily see a country’s economy go down the gurgler, if it means you get a better exchange rate for your next trip.
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    Avianca LifeMiles – Bookings and Discussion

    I’m not sure if they notify you as there hasn’t been a change to my Thai booking as yet, but it’s a quick and easy way to view the details. I have another LM booking with EVA that had a 5 minute schedule change and that was flagged for attention on their app, whereas I hadn’t recieved any email...
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    Avianca LifeMiles – Bookings and Discussion

    I use the Thai app, which I check weekly.
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    Japan Airlines plane in flames at Tokyo's Haneda airport

    Do we know if the Coastguard aircraft had a black box?
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    P1 2023/24 Gifts

    Surprised, but happy,to receive this from QF Thailand as my P1 expired Nov 30.
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    AirlineRatings Article - "The real story behind the lynching of Qantas"

    I wonder if he wrote it in the Chairman's Lounge.
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    First lounge hypothetical

    IME Border Force are aware of your domestic flights if you're transferring to international, even on separate tickets.
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    Qantas Platinum One experiences?

    Is Select on Q-Eat no longer a thing? I'm reminded of this interaction some years ago as a P1 in J. Round 1 after boarding and it’s all smiles. FA: “ I see you’ve ordered on line - the beef dish?” HT: “Yes, that’s right, the beef thanks.” Round 2, a little later, with the smiles now...
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    Taken 2 x P1 (F Lounge) Passes - Expiring Dec 2nd

    The cats (Fat Boy and Nong Lek) have deliberated with Tiki and Bundy Bear selected. If they PM their details I will do the transfer. Please make the the most of them as they are the last I wll be able to offer as P1 becomes a fading memory. Commiserations to those who missed out.
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    Taken 2 x P1 (F Lounge) Passes - Expiring Dec 2nd

    Preference will be given to positive posters with confirmed bookings from a suitable port. No PMs please.
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    AFF Review: British Airways 787 Club World (SIN-SYD)

    I tried it once about 13 years ago. Swore never again and I never did.
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    WWI aeroplane propellor as oversize luggage on Qantas from London to Brisbane

    OT, but I'm reminded of this scene from the movie 'Blow Up'. Skip to the 2 minute mark.
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    Qantas mishap leaves customers stranded on tarmac for five hours

    Don't know about buses, but lots of stairs.
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    High Court reveals every current judge is a member of Qantas' Chairman's Lounge

    LOL - From the Qantas Code of Conduct and Ethics: https://www.qantas.com/content/dam/qantas/pdfs/about-us/corporate-governance/qantas-code-of-conduct.pdf
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    Are Monday morning arrivals at SYD international always this bad?

    And then, if you're connecting ...
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