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  1. Sprucegoose

    Etihad Plane (EY461) has issue after takeoff - Melbourne

    I am guessing their hours are regulated by their local aviation authority.
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    Etihad Plane (EY461) has issue after takeoff - Melbourne

    You are late to the party......
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    Etihad Plane (EY461) has issue after takeoff - Melbourne

    Saab 34 says there was talk of an engine issue. I would consider engine issues on a two-engine plane trouble, and the manufacturer agrees. There was a situation requiring a return to the field—the first flight was clocked departing at 7.06 pm and returning at 8.24 pm round, so it was in the...
  4. Sprucegoose

    Hilton Honors discussion

    It would vary from property to property; however, on occasions I have enquired with the property, it is usually around the refurbishment schedule.
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    Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond

    Wow - I have never considered an LT Diamond membership - what did that take to get across the line?
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    Etihad Plane (EY461) has issue after takeoff - Melbourne

    Thanks, Saab34 - can you post the recording?
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    Etihad Plane (EY461) has issue after takeoff - Melbourne

    Not on this occasion. 1731751858 Spruce is a trainee reporter....
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    Etihad Plane (EY461) has issue after takeoff - Melbourne

    There seems to be an issue with the Etihad flight leaving Melbourne this evening—it's circling over the bay and dumping fuel.
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    So... what car do you guys drive when not flying?

    I used to own a VW Golf, which was a reliable and brilliant drive...
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    Canberra dinner - Thursday 5 December 2024

    Put me down for Gold, as I will be around a few days before.
  11. Sprucegoose

    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    I always have problems with these things - especially at Sydney Hilton
  12. Sprucegoose

    Melbourne mad cow dinner - Olive Tree 7pm, Wed. 27 Nov2024

    That's sloppy planning, indeed!
  13. Sprucegoose

    Downgrading AMEX Triggering a Credit Enquiry?

    Who would be enquiring - AMEX? I'm not sure what the point of this exercise would be. They have your payment history. Do you feel an enquiry would be detrimental to your credit history?
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    I did a simple search for unverified data and came back with this ditty. As of recent data, Hilton Honors has approximately 6.5 million active members worldwide1. Of these, around 2.5% hold Diamond status. This means there are roughly 162,500 Hilton Diamond members globally.
  15. Sprucegoose

    AFR's Joe Aston goes BAM!

    It was interesting for VA to comment today that they only get 10% of the $250m pollie travel spend when the 'best fare of the day' if applied as it ought to be, would entitle VA to considerably more revenue. VA's weakness is the limited J seating on their aircraft.
  16. Sprucegoose

    AFR's Joe Aston goes BAM!

    <redacted> While you may harbour personal reservations about the book's author, it's undeniable that his work has compelled several cabinet members, the Prime Minister, and the opposition to revisit and address the initial claims. His writings have also sparked renewed scrutiny of Qantas'...
  17. Sprucegoose

    AFR's Joe Aston goes BAM!

    I am not sure they do. For something that could be an innocent mistake, the PM has spent considerable time in denial, including some carefully crafted pressers. I haven't read the book; however, it's the second one I thought I would buy but have been unable.
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