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    Flight Centre refunds for cancelled flights

    Just checked Etihad’s Covid-19 policy page and they are now offering refunds for ‘US UK and EU originated tickets’! What happened to our consumer rights??? This in addition to Singapore Airlines now offering refunds to all.
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    Flight Centre refunds for cancelled flights

    The only reason I know my flights with Etihad were cancelled is because Etihad emailed me. I've heard nothing from Aunt Betty. I also didn't know what the fare rules for my flights are because Aunt Betty neglected to pass this on as well. No way to contact them except a phone queue for over a...
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    Flight Centre refunds for cancelled flights

    Got my chargeback request submitted on the second attempt. The rationale for refusing is that Australian businesses can't override Australian government directives or regulations. Not applicable as far as I can see. There was nothing to stop Etihad running their flights from the AU government.
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    Flight Centre refunds for cancelled flights

    Just contacted Commbank who advised that Visa instructions were that they wouldn't accept chargebacks for Covid related cancelled travel as it was a result of 'Australian government restrictions'. I can't see how Etihad cancelling my flights had anything to do with Australian government, UAE...
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    Flight Centre refunds for cancelled flights

    Yes I just spoke to NSW Fair Trading. Very helpful, agreed with my points. Advised I lodge a complaint with them against Aunt Betty. Also advised attempting a chargeback.
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    Flight Centre refunds for cancelled flights

    I have never booked with AB or FC EVER before! Always with the airline... I was just a bit impatient this time and fussy about the itinerary, AB was around $200 cheaper. If I'd been a bit more flexible and gone with Etihad as I usually do things would be better :( Blame it on SkyScanner!
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    Flight Centre refunds for cancelled flights

    Thanks for all your helpful advice! I too have flights with Etihad booked through Aunt Betty. Etihad recently cancelled the first leg, so it is a forced (involuntary) cancellation. After an hour on hold I managed to speak to an AB rep, who told me my flights were non-refundable, so a credit note...
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    Etihad cancellations

    I’m in the same boat . Etihad to London mid April with a 2 day stop in Abu Dhabi which I can’t take now as UAE has suspended visa on entry. Booked with Aunt Betty received the same email want a refund.
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    Have you had to change/cancel travel due to COVID-19 (involuntarily or voluntarily)?

    Just wondering if I can draw on people's experiences of getting a refund from Qantas Hotels/Etihad? Is it better to contact the hotel itself? Or Qantas? Unfortunately my flight booking SYD>LHR and DUB>SYD with Etihad was through Aunt Betty which isn't responding to emails :(. I also have a...
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    Have you had to change/cancel travel due to COVID-19 (involuntarily or voluntarily)?

    Now that Italy has locked down a large part of N Italy, no entry no exit, what’s the situation if you have flights booked into and out of this area? Will the flights be canceled and refunded?
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    Lounge Etiquette in the Age of Coronavirus

    I’m more concerned with the much handled plates glasses knives forks etc in the communal containers. I’m OK with my hands and hopefully the food.
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    Lounge Etiquette in the Age of Coronavirus

    Addressing this to all you intrepid travellers who are jetting off into the zombie apocalypse regardless and who have lounge access. I very much enjoy my pre flight lounge visits, including getting a feed and drink or two. Would it be rude to spray sanitiser on your plate and utensils? BYO...
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    Velocity Gold Upgrade to Delta Comfort Plus

    Difficult to access the information but as Gold I’m apparently eligible for same day upgrade subject to availability . Still not sure how to access.
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    Velocity Gold Upgrade to Delta Comfort Plus

    Thanks for all your replies :) Could I also ask are the comp upgrades available on this (international) route or are they US only? Also how do you update your preferences on the Delta site to get an auto upgrade? Confusing! I was mistaken about the price difference, a digit missing on my phone...
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    Velocity Gold Upgrade to Delta Comfort Plus

    Yes just me. Does it depend on how many spare + seats they have? I assume I won’t know until boarding? They are 7+ hour flights.
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    Velocity Gold Upgrade to Delta Comfort Plus

    Hi all Wondering about the reliability of getting a Comfort Plus upgrade on Delta if you’re Velocity Gold? Looking at booking flights direct with Delta. Main is Euro 487, Comfort + Euro 757, but when I get to finish booking Main, Comfort + is available for Euro 28 extra. Don’t want to pay extra...
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    Etihad 2 Night Free Stopover Abu Dhabi

    Thanks all. Pulled the trigger, not a bad price including the 2 night free stay in Abu Dhabi. I realise it's the Al Reem lounge in AUH, but I assume as Velocity Gold I get entry to the nice lounges in SYD, DUB and LHR?
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    Etihad 2 Night Free Stopover Abu Dhabi

    Thanks that makes life easier. Thanks also for the tip on seat selection, that’s new :( I’m Velocity Gold not that that gets you much these days with Etihad. Will probably get the A380 with my evening flight I found it cramped last time and took an age to board.
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    Etihad 2 Night Free Stopover Abu Dhabi

    I'm currently looking at Etihad as a cheap way to fly Sydney to London and Dublin to Sydney in April. The 2 nights free hotel accommodation seems attractive as I'd like to break the trip and haven't seen Abu Dhabi before. My question is, do you need to book the flights on Etihad website to...
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