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2024 Budget reveals new fees for Australian passports
May 16, 2024, 07:05 PMI renewed mine last year.. have used it twice to leave Aust.. major problems both in Brisbane and Sydney. No problems in arriving countries eg Singapore/London/Auckland.. then no problems arriving back home.. Perth/Sydney. No explanation.
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Major security changes coming to Melbourne, Brisbane Airports
Apr 19, 2024, 12:33 PMA positive announcement at long last. I along with a lot of others have had a hip replacement. The older style scanners were an irritation. Also a plus regarding lap tops etc.
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Qantas upgrades Sydney-Honolulu to 787 on March 31
Mar 14, 2024, 07:57 PM@ Hakkinen5A combination of a weak $A + a huge jump in local prices for acc/food/drinks make it a much more expensive destination since I last went there.
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Brazil introduces mandatory $120 e-visa for Australians
Dec 14, 2023, 09:47 PMJust another no go destination.
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Your guide to Virgin Australia Velocity ‘Fly Ahead’
Dec 12, 2023, 08:18 PMI am QF Plat. several time a year I go to Sydney for a shareholders meeting.. some don't last too long. Twice (in the past 3 years) I have rocked up to the Qantas business lounge counter and got an early flight home. I don't have baggage on that flight. Good service.?? Will Virgin still be ...
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Qantas: more new international routes to come
Nov 23, 2023, 08:51 PMHi RufusYep the planes when I did Frankfurt/Singapore 4 times were full each time (Boeing 747), plus once Singapore/Frankfurt and that was full too... the major benefit if you were traveling on wards was the rail station was just down the escalator, with many destinations. Mind U once upon ...
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Qantas: more new international routes to come
Nov 23, 2023, 08:42 PMHi SKtJust had another look.. fri 2 August.. just a pile of via xxx flights.. my plan was to fly there direct.. do a cruise to Alaska then to ???. How many flights week do the run???
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Malaysia Airlines aims to restart Brisbane-Kuala Lumpur flights
Nov 21, 2023, 07:47 PMHope that they do it.. but it makes me a bit sad.. A wine maker who is a major supplier to them has been selling at a discount as Malaysia has cancelled orders as their Aust flights had decreased.
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Qantas: more new international routes to come
Nov 21, 2023, 07:43 PMSydney to Vancouver when??? go to their web site and try and find one. I would love a direct one in August 2024... Just doesn't exist. Chicago used to be a great city but now (murders to date of 532 - source Chicago Sun Times) including killings in the main tourist area - the loop. It's rig...
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Review: Qantas Sydney Airport domestic business lounge
Aug 18, 2023, 07:06 PMI have been there multiple times.. this review is pretty accurate. The front desk staff are great and very efficient if you have problems. Cleaning staff are good. I agree with buckburn above regarding Melbourne's Spice bar.. it's time that Sydney had a signature food offering!
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Four of the world’s best daytime scenic luxury train trips
Jul 30, 2023, 08:57 PMI did the Rocky Mountaineer in 2006.. it was interesting.. lots of fellow Aussies etc. Whilst it wasn't too bad I wouldn't recommend it.. much better to hire a car and drive the route.. U get to see everything, whereas on the train the driver will tell U when they spot bears etc. There are two am...
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Qantas trials US-style ‘group boarding’
Jul 30, 2023, 08:44 PMStill doesn't sort out the problem with the "entitled" clowns with their grossly overweight/sized baggage being allowed to bring it on-board instead of checking it in like the rest of us mere peasants.
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Qantas trials US-style ‘group boarding’
Jul 22, 2023, 08:30 PMHave seen it in both Brisbane Adelaide and Melbourne.. weather depending of course,
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Qantas trials US-style ‘group boarding’
Jun 01, 2023, 08:49 PMCarry on baggage limits must be enforced. I recently flew Qantas Sydney to Brisbane, the 1205 dep was cancelled, I was booked on the 1305 and that was cancelled.. all were shifted to the 1405 and 1505.. I was on the 1405.. it arrived late but the ground crew were waiting and moved quickly. Boardi...
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Photos: Qantas reopens Hong Kong business class lounge
Mar 25, 2023, 07:35 PMI was there with a close friend in 2017.. parked at the bar in the photo..the pork char sui was great. The bar staff were chatty and my friend told them that it was my birthday (wasn't there then - loo break).. anyway when I got back the club manager and 2 staff were there with an oversize cup ca...