It is just a pity and disappointing that CX does not extend advanced seat reservation benefits in economy to OneWorld Sapphires and Emeralds. I had exensive correspondence with CX on this and CX replied "We understand that this a benefit for high status members, however, as we received an email f...

Great (ha ha) for international transfers.  I guess this will add at least another 3 hours for a connection eg from Canberra to an international port via Sydney .... can't wait ... Melbourne will it be as future transit point.

The QR Trade info we got states that for flights between 1 October and 30 November the following connecting options apply and can be rebooked:QF: via BNE/MEL/SYD/ADL/PER-CBR v.v. in economy in the following fare classes: V or S or NVA: via BNE/MEL/SYD-CBR v.v. in economy in the following fare cla...

Interesting that QF now seems to start copying weird US departure times, eg (1251 hours on 20 November for QF35 or 1231 hours for QF81):QF 035 MEL SIN 1251-1745orQF 081 SYD SIN 1231-1750

I know from the ATAS memo I just received that only list airfares from MEL, SYD, BNE, DRW, ADL, PER but none from CBR.

Yes, there are direct flights, e.g. CBR-CNS three times a week, CBR-OOL daily on QF and VA.

And it seems Canberrans don't need to travel anywhere for their winter holidays - there don't seem to be any 'subsidised' flights out of Canberra - I guess this was to be expected.Moreover, the whole package does NOTHING for travel agents other than applying for a loan - who in his/her right mind...

To be on the safe side one could:do a Covid test 14 days prior to travel, if negativeanother one on the day/day before travel, if negative, board the planesame procedure (as every year (as per Dinner for One)) on the return trip, with the possibility (if you want to be absolutely sure) a test on ...

If students and migrant workers are allowed to enter Australia on the condition that someone other than the government pays for quarantine, why are Australian citizens and/or residents not allowed to exit and return on the same conditions (ie that they pay for quarantine themselves)?

This whole 'permission to leave exercise' reminds me of the former (Communist) easter European countries where people needed to seek an 'exit visa' (that was difficult to get) to be able to leave the country. I agree with earlier sentiments made that it should be up to passengers to leave the co...

Yes, all those things and more (e.g. being able to use frequent flyer points to maintain one's status).

Finnair (AY) does provide all of the above!

Well done QF! (sarcasm off) - other OW airlines provide Platinum level flyers with: free premium economy seating, free long-haul upgrades from any fare-bucket (including the lowest) at any time when there is availability (which is plenty), free OW Gold membership for a family member,  e-mail...

II had a good laugh when I looked at the summer menu:  'ALL DAY DINING available from midday"? But I AM looking forward to be there in mid-January!

I just had a look on Amadeus: it is configured as Skybed 2 with 3 row in the nose cone and the single seat in row 5.