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I will miss the VA widebodies. I remember when the A330 was introduced I flew the second day of operation to Perth in J. The seat and entertainment was average (old EK) but the service truly was first class back then. Plenty of drinks and great food, a much nicer way to spend the 4-5 hours than...

In 2010 I was flying TG F from FRA to BKK and onward to SYD. Upon boarding in FRA there was an older Thai gentleman and myself in the cabin until just before doors closing a rather large Scandinavian fellow boards. This guy proceeds to drink the plane empty of alcohol and passes out a few...

Remonids bailed on QBR ceasing points earning at EOFY. WINC also went, but they are twice the price of officeworks usually so don't use them. Earning opportunities for our business are limited in QBR but get what you can at the moment.

Perhaps REX should utilise this $200m by upgrading their current fleet offering.

I was booked on the same flight timing for early May in J with a through connection to FRA - Same thing happened they cancelled the day flight and changed to the night flight which also meant I would miss connection for TPE-FRA. Called them and they offered to fly me a day later or two days...

I seem to find cabins too hot most of the time so wear my travel clothes onto the plane and pack a pair of comfortable bonds shorts and a t-shirt I change into once airborne and want to sleep. I also use the slippers or thongs for out of seat travels.

Can't you still get the QF coded EK flights from MEL-DXB-FCO?

I just booked SYD-FRA return in J for just over $4k. A350 and 777. Product looks good, hopefully service will be good too.

I think the VA IFE can view pictures only IIRC. I tried once to plug in a USB and remember I couldn't view video files. This was J on the 777 so not sure if it has changed at all over time.

My wife's Mazda 3 has this 'feature'. It's annoying switching from a car with auto headlights to one without. Mind you, the model above ours has auto lights so it is just a spec thing to differentiate models I think.

I remember when the lounge was first remodelled and it was open most of the time. I also enjoy it up there as it provides a better view, you're right on the limited food options. I guess I am flying through at the wrong times or have been unlucky as it has been a long time since it has been open...

Do they ever open the upstairs section of the SYD lounge anymore? It seems each time I fly out it is closed and downstairs is jam packed!

OK that clarifies things much better, appreciate the response jaspon.

So the things that look like toaster slots is what the bassinet clips into? Thanks also to everyone for your feedback and answers.

I know this is at times a sensitive topic to some here but can anyone confirm if there are any bassinet rows/seats in The Business? I have read conflicting reports where some say 1D + 1G are bassinet seats, some say that row 8 is a bassinet row and some reports state that there are no bassinets...

Service is a mixed bag & personally I prefer the service on VA. I also found VA food better. Travelling alone preferred Delta seat arrangement but with someone else row 5 is hard to beat on VA. The Delta seat was fine though and IFE was ok. Lounge outbound is Air New Zealand for both again now...

I pulled the trigger on one of these the other day SYD-LAX return in July. I was going to book it at $4824 but searched a day later & the BIZ600 code was available so ended up getting the J flights for $4284! Mix of 777 & 787 flights and 440 VA SCs & ~31k points. Pretty happy & I do like the NZ...

So what do people consider a viable alternative to the High Flyer? I will most likely be cancelling the card also as I'm not happy about the changes either. Is there a VISA/MasterCard out there that has a comparable points earn to the High Flyer? Not really interested in an AMEX either.

Wonderful news! A step in the right direction regarding platinum benefits. I look forward to heading back to this lounge on my next trip through AUH.

I stay at the Scarborough Rendevous every time I go to Perth as I don't have a need to be in the city and it always seems to be the best value when I search for hotels. I like the location on the beach and the renovated rooms are very good, comfortable and spacious enough. Please note that the...