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    CX Seat selection

    Probably more trouble than it's worth, but if you join the Cathay ff scheme you can check in at T48.
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    You know you are a frequent flyer when ...

    When it crosses your mind that another Middle Eastern war, with its consequent death and destruction, might not be altogether quite such a bad thing as it could save you the cancellation fee for an award flight you no longer needed.
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    Overnight Layover in HK flying Cathay Business

    There's a thread over on FT which may be of use. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-cathay/2155989-overnight-lounge-access-connection-hkg-airport.html
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    Article: Bizarre Airline Lounge Access Restrictions at Bangkok Airport

    M My choice is the TG 'Prestige' lounge on concourse D. Decent food, drink and showers. Some prefer SQ. I'm unsure which of the others will be open at that time.
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    Women win right to sue Qatar airways

    I still wonder what happened to the mother and baby.
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    Air India B787 crash Ahmedabad

    I'd be more concerned about who was serving the drinks.
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    Air India B787 crash Ahmedabad

    But when the FA's are left in charge... https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/Pilots-suspended-for-handing-over-control-to-air-hostesses-for-a-40-minute-loo-break/articleshow/19847210.html
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    Air India B787 crash Ahmedabad

    Said switches (lifted from FB, unverified).
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    Spring Japan decompression issue JL8696

    Not just any old plunge, this one was a "Death Plunge".
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    What's your golden travel rule?

    Do not, under any circumstances, accept a downgrade.
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    Problems contacting Cathay Pacific

    'Cathay Pacific TH' But, it seems it only deals with their Thai customers so apologies for the false lead.
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    A bit of humour

    This is worth 9 minutes of your time. There is some coarse language.
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    Problems contacting Cathay Pacific

    I've contacted them a couple of times using the Line app (regarding a wrong name on a booking and a suspended account) and got quick and satisfactory responses.
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    Article: Emirates fifth-freedom routes

    Bangkok (4 June 2025) – Emirates has expanded its Southeast Asian network with the launch of new routes to Da Nang, Vietnam, and Siem Reap, Cambodia—both connected via its Bangkok hub. The move strengthens the airline’s regional presence to 23 destinations, underscoring Bangkok’s strategic role...
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    Oman Air joins Oneworld in 2025

    Received this email from Qantas recently: " A new e-ticket is on its way Hi, Oman Air is joining the oneworld alliance soon. This means your upcoming flight with Oman Air needs to be re-ticketed to align with the oneworld fare conditions. While we are working through these changes, you may...
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    Your favourite photos taken of/from a plane?

    KTA, 2017- Always a welcome sight at the end of a FIFO swing.
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    Thailand - Digital Arrival Cards Required From May 1st

    https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3006411/digital-arrival-cards-required-for-visits-to-thailand-from-may-1 Thai authorities have reminded all foreign tourists planning trips to the country that they will need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least three days...
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    What's your prediction on the Australian Dollar?

    Maybe not a prediction, but it's my predilection.
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    Your favourite photos taken of/from a plane?

    Biggin Hill, late 60's. Poor image quality, but I always liked the incongruity of the crowd using a nuclear bomber to shelter from the rain.
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