So in the UK and EU, the compensation is only for operational delays (flights cancelled due to scheduling, not enough staff etc). So bad weather would not qualify for a payment (which makes sense: the airline can't control the weather). 

Sadly some Australians would be horrified at the thought of a dog being in the cabin. They’d freak out at the thought of it barking or defecating or biting. Meanwhile, pretty much everywhere else e.g., USA, UK, Europe welcomes dogs into normal human life in hotels, cafes, pubs, planes, buse...

Me too -- I'll fly immediately.I also did a completely unscientific survey of my Facebook friends - about 15 replied. All but two of them said they would be "just as comfortable" flying once flights resume. About half said they might fly a little less, but the other half said they would fly just ...

I suspect part of this is to help rally the troops to pressure the government to provide financial support to Virgin Australia (VA). The more Gold and Platinum VA members out there, the more vocal the public will be, and the more support and pressure there will be on the government. A smart strat...

Ok -- then I'm not sure we're talking about the same Paddington station then. The main (only) huge big entrance to the station has no steps -- only a short lane (about 100m) on a slight incline leading up to Praed Street.

Not sure what steps you're talking about?Just take the main exit out onto Praed St (up a slightly inclined road) for 100 metres, cross the road over to London St where you can meet your Uber or Kapten ride.

Heathrow Express tickets purchased well in advance are £5.50 each way. For example, I just did a search on the Heathrow Express app for a return in July (in on Monday, out on Friday) and it was £11 return.Buy ticket on app.Happy times.

And you don't fly it for the fares. Or the seats. Or the lack of wi-fi.

Totally agree with you Flying mermaid. I've given up on Qantas now for my 5-10 business class trips from the UK to Australia each year.

Completely agree with David H. As an Aussie expat living in London, I no longer even consider Qantas as a viable option for my numerous trips to Australia each year. Qantas fails on a number of fronts:Hard product/seat: at least the A380s are being fitted with the new business class. But for the ...

Here's a comparison on fares:London Heathrow to Sydney in November, Qantas business class: $AUD$8,400.Stockholm to Sydney in November, Qatar business class (far superior in all respects): $AUD:$2,870. And then add on say AUD$250 return from London Heathrow to Stockholm and it's a total of AUD$3,1...

Neil Perry is so 90s. Qantas really needs to up its game. I've had average at best food in Qantas First Class including a large lump of dry steak once with no sauce.

$10/day is still a lot. I dare say most average Australians going overseas aren't staying just a few days or a week and are there for two weeks or more. That's still $140+ when a local SIM Card is much cheaper.

I totally agree with you Joe: it's time that Qantas overhauls its Business and First class catering, moving away from Neil Perry and getting with the times. I've found Qantas's Business and First class menus very average in comparison to other carriers, disproportionately filled with seafood dish...

If you're Qantas Platinum or Platinum One then head (literally) next door to the Cathay First Lounge. The significant difference is proper a la carte dining. I've been here a number of times and had breakfast and lunch. Far superior food to any other One World lounge in Terminal 3.