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I rarely touch the minibar, can't justify spending $7 for a packet of M&Ms no matter how hungry I am. Much prefer it when hotels have vending machines instead, seems quite prevalent in Japan, for example - even at higher end hotels.

This. Doesn't matter if I'm doing a short domestic hop or a long-haul redeye, always check the monitor before heading to the gate. That said, I agree with the OP that it would have been nice of the lounge staff to provide an update ahead of time. Last visit to SIN the SQ lounge staff actually...

Traveling to AUH in a couple of weeks, wondering if Velocity Gold members traveling in Y have access to premium check-in at AUH T3? Looks like it's a separate airport entry, and would prefer to find out if I can head there ahead of time rather than be turned away!

You should have enough time for the transfer, maybe ask at the MEL check in desk for seating close to the front of the plane, and (as the poster above mentioned) an express pass. I've done this transit as a Y+ passenger and was automatically given the express, but would still have had plenty of...

As Velocity Red you're not missing out on any points bonus by booking through SQ. Just be careful to double check your fare code against those listed on the Velocity website (https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/content/Info/StatusEarnFareClass/) before booking to make sure you get the flexi...

Just by way of adding another data point - I was bumped to gold at 490 SC. But that was after the outbound leg of a trip to Tokyo, and I had additional upcoming travel booked as well.

I transferred a block of points from ANZ to Velocity on May 1, the initial credit to my Velocity account came with the 15% bonus, and another 15% bonus has been credited today (7th). If only I'd set up auto-redemptions for the extra 5%... next time!

Depends a bit on the lounge really - flying out of MEL at 6pm on a weeknight most lounge-goers are dressed for the office, but I rarely see a tie in the OOL lounge on a Sunday afternoon. But agree with most posters here - anything above "active wear" is generally pretty acceptable.

I have a Timbuk2 Snoop XS bag, just enough space for my 70D, two extra lenses and spare SD cards. I travel with the stock 18-55mm and 55-250mm lenses, and a 10-18mm lens. I have a soft packing cube in my checked luggage that is great for storing the assorted chargers/cables/electronics that I...

I hit gold at 490 SC, automatic. From memory it was around a week after the qualifying flights.

Flying SIN-MEL redeye on SQ a few months back, plane was getting ready to taxi when a FA asked me if I'd mind changing seats to allow my neighbour's husband to sit next to her. I nervously asked where he was sitting, thinking I might have to choose between a middle seat up the back, and being a...

I am booking a trip to Shanghai later this year, would like to travel in the new Y+ seats SIN-PVG, however the mixed class booking option no longer shows up when I search for flights. Y+ is definitely available on the SIN-PVG legs, so what would be the best way of completing this booking - do...

ANZ have never charged me an FX fee for booking via Agoda.

FA audibly sighed when I asked for an Anzac biscuit with my coffee on a recent J flight from OOL-MEL - "I'll see if we have any left". Very different experience compared to a MEL-PER trip a few months earlier, where the crew couldn't have been more helpful.

I've noticed that too, thought it showed the Al Reem lounge until recently. If they don't change this before my next visit I'll definitely be trying my luck at the EY lounge first!

It is expensive, but if you're 500 points short of a business upgrade, $18 isn't bad value.

I've seen SQ staff do this using the inflight magazine, had no idea any airline issued an "official" implement!

Re: VA29/30 SYD-AUH cancelled Apr-Jul 2016: Downgraded from Y+ to Y - $390 refund onl ^I booked MEL-SYD-AUH-FRA, with SYD-AUH legs in Y+, for $2700. Could have booked this online but I went over the phone as I wanted a stopover in AUH. Economy saver round trip on the same flights would have...

Re: VA29/30 SYD-AUH cancelled Apr-Jul 2016: Downgraded from Y+ to Y - $390 refund onl Good luck with this. I was in the same boat, ended up upgrading one way and taking the refund on the way back. IMO $390 is not much of a refund going from Y+ to Y (nor is the $1200 upgrade to J a bargain), but...

I have an upcoming SYD-AUH-FRA trip with Etihad, first time flying with them, Y all the way except SYD-AUH in J. Based on some stories I've read here partner benefits don't always line up with what's written on the Velocity website. I'm interested to hear others' experiences with receiving...