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  1. markis10

    Qantas Wine latest offering

    So how long will QF wine stick with Aramex, I give them 3 months max. I have a few cases coming, not looking to see them soon
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    Bonus nights promo due this week

    It’s one bonus night for every brand you try during the period https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/promotion.mi?promotion=SH26
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    HARS gets a QLINK Fokker

    https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/NWK6236
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    How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

    Property: Sofitel Melbourne Status: Explorer+ Platinum Room booked: SUPERIOR ROOM, 1 King Bed Room upgraded/type: Deluxe Room Rate: BOGO and 20% off on app ie $804.20 down to $305 for two nights Early check in/late out: Late checkout noon, left bag at 8AM day of checking and it was in my room...
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    HARS gets a QLINK Fokker

    Network F100 VH-NHO will be departing Perth this morning for the final time. The aircraft will be flown directly to HARS in Parkes NSW as QF 6236. This aircraft entered into Australia 18 years ago in 2008 and has been retired from the Network fleet in 2026. It is great to see that a F100 is...
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    HIX ZQN to morph into a Voco after a refurb

    Holiday Inn Express and Suites Queenstown will be converted into IHG Hotels and Resorts’ premium Voco brand to “unlock long-term owner value”. The move is in partnership with asset owner, developer and manager, Pro-invest Group, and will reposition the centrally located hotel within IHG’s...
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    Qantas A330-200 cabin refurbishments

    EBE and EBH are freighters while EBI and EBJ are gas stations, some would say that’s an upgrade ;)
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    Skytrans to Operate Lord Howe Island Route from March 2026 - Take over from Qantaslink

    They have a couple and do a weekly contract FIFO to Ken’s bore.
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    Hotel breakfast likes & dislikes

    Westin Taipei had the best breakfast by far, with variety beyond comprehension, sadly now gone. Agree with others re DT KUL, another good one is the Swissotel Foshan. As far as lounge breakfasts go, the Club Sofitel in Melbourne does a reasonable buffet and “the laneways” dish is a standout
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    How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

    Generally no, as it’s Expedia
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    Influencers… influencers everywhere!

    I digress, influencers and you tube muppets didn’t exist years ago. Conde Nest didn’t ring your local bar and offer a review for a $5000 down payment. Anthony Bordaines team didn’t seek the biggest wallets to showcase on no reservations. Lonely Planet didn’t highlight those that remunerated them...
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    Effective Dec 1st Avis Sydney Domestic now back at Terminal T2/3

    SYD airport gets 30% of your rental fee, it’s in their interests as much as the renters
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    ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion

    It’s standard policy across the board
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    New Qantas promos including double status credits (book by 3/9/25; travel 4/9/25 until 22/8/26)

    LOL -QFF weekly meeting, gee things are a bit slow, anyone got ideas on a promo, how about double status credits? Yes, we have not one of those before……..
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    A bit of humour

    Apparently Adelaide airport plane spotters want their own area, I dunno, Buck seems to do ok
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    How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

    It seemed new compared to the metro up the road!
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    How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

    Property: Ibis Styles Southbank Status: ALL Platinum Explorer+ Room booked: Classic Double Room upgraded/type: Yes. Queen Superior Rate: ~$120 AUD per night RHR Early check in/late out: Not required Free internet: Yes Welcome drink: Yes, two vouchers on check-in Welcome amenity: Yes, 2 x Shiraz...
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    New Qantas promos including double status credits (book by 3/9/25; travel 4/9/25 until 22/8/26)

    Let me take a wild guess Feb 10, given the current sale expires Feb 9
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    Qantas Pulled Fares - Perth to Cork, Ireland

    Airline is in a bit of a state of flux at present
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    Onsen, Sumo, Golf and too much Tokyo

    My son made an unintentional donation to the kite foundation after visiting a Kamakura 7-11
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