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Pier breakfast menu for November (apologies for the poor angle!). The Western set (pictured below) was disappointing, particularly the limp and somewhat soggy bread (as if it had been sitting out for a while). Perhaps it goes without saying but probably best to stick to the Asian options. The...

Hotel: IC Grand Stanford Hong Kong When: November 2024 Status: Platinum Elite Ambassador Rate: $366/night. Confirmable suite upgrade applied to booking Booked: Classic Room Received: 1 King Classic Club Lounge Access Victoria Harbour View I stayed at this hotel to use up a confirmable suite...

QF22 DFW-MEL 27 Aug 789 VH-ZNL Flight was scheduled for 2040 but pushback wasn't until 2155, presumably a result of the late arrival of ZNL from Sydney due to a refrigeration issue. As predicted, I was informed by text message earlier in the day that the second meal service would be "a...

Hotel: Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown When: August 2024 Status: Platinum Ambassador Rate: US$194/night (incl. taxes/fees) Booked: 1 King Bed Standard Received: 1 King Bed Suite Wonderful hotel in a converted historic building in downtown Omaha. Was lucky enough to be upgraded to a suite which was...

Hotel: Kimpton Hotel Fontenot New Orleans When: July 2024 Status: Platinum Ambassador Rate: AU$261/night (Amex The Hotel Collection rate) Booked: Essential Room Received: 1 Bedroom Suite I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting New Orleans. Fantastic location, clean room, great...

Qantas still competes with Alliance for charter work (notwithstanding that it owns a minority stake in the company). It wouldn't make much sense for them to hand their key competitor what is probably one of their major selling points - the ability to earn QFF points.

Today’s QF95 MEL-LAX service (scheduled 2115) is delayed 21 hours to 1815 tomorrow.

The answer to your question is in the draft determination on the ACCC website. Have you read it?

If you are genuinely interested, the reasons for the decision not to exempt Qantas from the competition laws are outlined here, although it should be noted that this is just a draft decision and the collaboration apparently didn't proceed because the parties appear to have withdrawn their...

The ACCC doesn't have the power to 'veto international JVs'. It merely has the power to authorise conduct that would otherwise breach the competition laws if the benefits of the conduct outweigh the detriments. Qantas would be free to enter into the agreement with China Eastern if the agreement...

USB-C to USB-C cables are included with the latest iPhone models, as well as many Android devices. They’re also widely available in stores and online - for example: https://amzn.asia/d/jaNn75L

A couple of weeks ago Sydney had Pommery and Piper Heidsieck on offer (both NV).

Just received a text from Qantas Wine advertising 70% off Rosenthal The Marker Mount Barker Pinot Noir 2022 ($180 for a case of 12). No idea if it's any good or not, but at just over $10 per bottle (after using my $50 Points Club voucher) I expect it'll be hard to complain. Would be keen to hear...

IFE was also fairly buggy on my recent flight. Mine froze towards the start of the flight and eventually fixed itself. My travel companion experienced numerous freezes including one that lasted for a good 20 minutes after informing the cabin crew.

I wouldn’t necessarily trust that. It says the Finnair 330s have a 100% on time record. The on time arrival stats for QF291 SYD-SIN suggest otherwise…

Yes, from Sydney. I think the staff were trying their best but certainly lacked the typical warmth you get from Qantas crew (most of the time anyway)

Just got off my first Finnair wet lease flight in J and as much as I was excited to try the new seat I’m not a fan. When sitting upright, I found it difficult to get comfortable given the slight angle of recline (even with a couple of pillows). When sleeping I also found it difficult to get...

Was just about to post the exact same picture!

Just had success getting a J seat released on QF95 MEL-LAX in June.

I redeemed an AMB free weekend night at that IC a few weeks ago.