According to the ABC website, BONZA appears to have gone belly up. If true, this could present an opportunity for REX to recruit some more pilots, cabin crew, and maintenance staff. Maybe take over some of the leases for the Max 8 aircraft as well as take off and landing slots at Melbourne airpor...

I thought the 2 that were withdrawn from service are/were being used for spare parts for the 10 that are remaining.

I prefer airlines provide fast reliable WiFi so I can bring my own IFE device. I'd be amazed if anybody on an airplane did not have a iPhone, iPad, laptop, or some other electronic device. The weight saving by not having an airline provided IFE system can lead to a lower fuel bill, which can lead...

I rarely use BP, and when I do, it's only because they've made it worth my while (ie offered bonus FF points). Anyway, on the half dozen or so times i've used BP, on one occasion the points hit my Qantas FF account within 4 days, every other time it has been the next day. And a golden rule of mi...

Hi All, Just seeking a bit of guidance. Over the next 5 or so years, i'm looking at doing the following travel (hopefully Business Class, Economy if the funds or Frequent Flyer (FF) points are not up to the required level)...1) 6 - 10 domestic trips per year (Virgin Australia)2) 2 - 3 trips to US...

Thanks to all for the comments. Just to provide an update to my experience, I got talking to the lady working the entrance to the Qantas Club at Hobart Airport on Friday just gone (4 Aug 23). I shared my experience as outlined above as I felt the need to tell an actual employee of the airline rat...

Thailand is another example. And so is Hong Kong (I think Australia negotiated fifth freedom with Hong Kong prior to Hong Kong becoming part of China, I'm only going by memory so I may be wrong).Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific all wanted multiple frequencies into multip...

I was booked on QF1553 today (18 Jul 23, 3.05pm departure) Mel to Hba in Economy. I received a text message from Qantas early yesterday morning saying that the flight had been overbooked, and it contained a link so that I could change my flight if I chose to do so. I chose not to. I can only ass...

Or the 4 x weekly QF79 MEL-HND that also arrives at 8pm.

The only other option is a subscription fee. The bills need to be paid somehow.

As far as I am aware, Qantas does not have 5th freedom rights between USA and UK. The USA has granted such rights, but the UK has not. The UK has only grated 5th Freedom rights to Australian carriers for flights between Asia and the UK.

Hi All,I am a bit hesitant to start this discussion and ask the question i am going to ask, but i am going to be brave and go for it.Now that the QF/AA Joint Venture has been given the final tick of approval by US authorities, QF is going to start non stop services between BNE and SFO, and BNE an...

Is your new credit card with the same company as the old one? If so, have a chat with them to see how they would process a refund against the old card. Your old account may be still be (internally) active until the provider is satisfied no further charges are coming. This would depend how long a...

If a credit card is fraudulently used, either the merchant or the credit card company is liable to reimburse the credit card holder, and neither of them want that, hence the policy of producing the credit card used to pay for the room on check in. My best guess is that this is a legal requiremen...

Sounds like a fraud prevention policy to me, ie making sure that the person who is paying for the room is the person who is checking in. Similar I guess to having to show a passport or drivers license when checking in. Not sure what happens if the booking is a gift, ie adult children buying a ge...