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    Qantas Points Cracker promotion

    Much like the PR peeps who advise their sporty clients to use the word "champ," I am much amused by Qantas using the word cracker given its slang meaning
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Not so much how Hilton treats me as how the Hilton Bandung treats their new GM who had his first day at the office today and got a big hello turnout.
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    How to get my full name displayed on my Bonvoy membership card?

    I am trying to status match out of Bonvoy but have hit a hurdle. I am required to provide a screenshot of my membership profile or digital card with my full name but both are only displaying my first name. I've never noticed this before but never taken much notice. Any tips/tricks on getting...
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    MYAirline suspends operations ahead of restructuring and recapitalisation

    MYAirline has suspended ops effective October 12, citing financial pressures and a need to restructure and recapitalise. MYAirline
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    Qantas Board renewal - Goyder goes

    Inevitable, but Richard Goyder has just announced he will stand down ahead of the 2024 AGM "The Qantas Board today announces plans for board renewal in recognition of the reputational issues facing the Group and to support restoration of trust in the company. Chairman Richard Goyder will...
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    ANA partnership with Virgin Australia

    RE: showers. I passed through Haneda J lounge the other week and snagged a shower within ten minutes. The lounge itself was a zoo, no surprize NH doesn't want more people with access
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    Famous people seen (or even met) whilst flying or lounging

    Antony Green looking suspiciously at the chicken scallopini in the Air NZ lounge in SYD the other night.
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    Virgin Australia and Qatar Announce Strategic Partnership

    I'm flying QR on the weekend ADL - MEL - DOH - ZAG in Y. VA details inputted into the booking okay. VA lounge access in ADL no drama but I'm going to ask ADL counter staff for a pass to the lounge in MEL to kill my two hours there. Anyone had any luck with this? Also, do I need to ask to be put...
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    Sam Chui gets Starlux into trouble

    Chui spent the day at Tullamarine recently filming.
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    Qantas Business Class meals & menus

    I avoid QF where I can but yesterday found myself on a couple of sectors including QF529 from BNE to SYD. Credit where credit is due - the flight crew were exceptional, especially the CSM Charles who greeted every passenger by name and a nice to meet you. Plats in the first few rows of Y where...
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    VietJet to start MEL-SGN flights

    Just into my inbox: Vietjet to start widebody BNE - SGN flights from June 16, the first direct air link for QLD and Vietnam.
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Property: Hilton Cairns Status: Diamond Room booked: King Hilton Guest Room Rate:: $179 p.n Received: Executive King City View First time back since early 2020. Nice to see rooms have had a refresh. All perfectly fine. $6.50 G&Ts at the pool. Free bottle of house wine offered but unfortunately...
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    Virgin Australia and Qatar Announce Strategic Partnership

    I did a number of QR flights about two months ago and they took between one and four weeks to post to my Velocity account but all eventually posted. I would be interested to know if VA/QR have sorted out the third-party lounge access yet, particularly the AirNZ lounge in SYD. Does anyone have...
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    Bonza Airline Discussion

    Bonza media statement just released "Friday 27 January 2023: Flights are now on sale for Australia’s newest low-cost airline Bonza to many of the country’s hidden regional gems. As part of Bonza’s phased rollout of flight releases, travellers are now able to book flights to 12 destinations on...
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    Bonza Airline Discussion

    Keep an eye/ear out on Jan 31.
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    I have a soft spot for the Hilton ADL. Sure, it lost its spark in about 1999 but I often stay there in winter when it is raining and I find the joint cosy in a slipper and dressing gown kind of way. Love the takeout options from the market and Hong Kong BBQ next door, but mourning loss of...
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    Virgin Australia and Qatar Announce Strategic Partnership

    Can confirm still no lounge access in SYD for VFF gold. Was knocked back from the ANZ lounge tonight when booked in QR Y with my VA number in the system. Might add the check in staff had no real idea about access either.
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Property: Hilton Millenium Bangkok Nights: 3 Status: Diamond Room booked: King Deluxe Room received: KIng Executive River View Rate: A$110 per night Date: mid-July Nice spot on the river next door to IconSiam. Buzziest hotel lobby I've seen in a while. Decent rooms, a typical Asia-Pacific...
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    How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

    Can report coughtail hour in the lounge at the Royal Orchid Sheraton in BKK goes for three hours. Generous with the drinks too, so a winning combo. This is the man-sized G&T they serve
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    HHonors Gold - should I pay for the upgrade?

    I've heard (and someone may be able to verify/correct this) that the ADL EL is back open in the evenings. Even if so, $125 is a bit keen to lock in access
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