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Compared: the ‘status sweet spot’ in hotel loyalty programs [2023]
Apr 03, 2024, 08:53 PMI think Platinum is the sweet spot with Accor since that gives you free breakfast every day in Asia Pacific (and weekends in Europe) and access to the Executive lounge where ever they are where you can often sort out dinner for yourself.Accor Platinum is a better aligned to Hilton Gold and Bonvoy...
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Qantas to restart Brisbane-Los Angeles flights this week
Dec 24, 2021, 10:59 PMAnyone noticed that the A332s are making the heroic trek between MEL and LAX?https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/qf94, 23 Dec 2021 and 17 & 18 Dec 2021.I think that is astonishing.
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How airline startup Bonza plans to boost regional tourism in Australia
Oct 12, 2021, 12:51 AMI guess there was an embargo on reporting on this 4 year old business starting operations next year because news of it come up everywhere all at once.I wish them all the best and hope they are successful because what the competition could mean for service and price in the Australian marking is ex...
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Boeing's 737 Max is ready to fly, but maybe not passengers
Nov 20, 2020, 12:41 PMI think it's academic weather I fly a MAX or not - if the aircraft that is about take me to my destination is a MAX, and there's no more flights that can get me there, then on I hop.But hopefully before that situation comes to pass, 1,000s of MAX flights take place and prove the aircraft safe.
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Qatar Airways says points-based 'reward' bookings keep lounge access
Nov 17, 2020, 10:42 PMI can't but help feel that this trend of unbundling business class fares is going to spread throughout the industry.This feels like the beginning of the end for business class.
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Microsoft launches Surface Duo: a compact foldable tablet-phone combo
Aug 13, 2020, 12:19 PMIt's a shame it doesn't support 5G and it is pricey.But, I guess you have to begin somewhere...I hope it does succeed because the market does need some competition to the Samsung - Apple duopoly that seems to be forming.
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Philippine Airlines Melbourne-Manila repatriation flight
Jun 10, 2020, 02:09 PMHi Dammy,Cathay can get you home. You can transit via Hong Kong again (see Execute Traveller https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/coronavirus-hong-kong-transit-restrictions) One way far is around AUD$870.Good luck.
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IHG extends Gold, Platinum, Spire Elite status by one year [2020]
Apr 24, 2020, 12:09 AMNice new pic.Love your work Brandon!
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IHG extends Gold, Platinum, Spire Elite status by one year [2020]
Apr 23, 2020, 10:29 PMHi Brandon,I'm probably wrong, but that photo does look like it is from the Sofitel Darling Harbour which isn't IHG aligned.
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How to maximise your frequent flyer points while shopping online
Apr 20, 2020, 10:27 AMI have the Qantas Shopping app installing in my browser that pops up a notification when a visit a site that allows me to earn Qantas points. Nifty.
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Philippine Airlines Melbourne-Manila repatriation flight
Apr 17, 2020, 10:16 AMThanks for posting that Brandon - and post more as they come!I have a few friends who are desperate for information on how to get back home, especially to India.
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LATAM will leave Oneworld in May 2020, but will it join SkyTeam?
Apr 14, 2020, 10:39 PMIs anyone else hoping that the COVID-19 situation will mean that Delta will need to hold onto their $$$ and won't go ahead with their investment in LATAM and that LATAM stays on in OneWorld?
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Which international airlines still fly to, and from, Australia?
Mar 28, 2020, 12:59 PMI agree, give Qatar a go.I've heard a few stories on the radio of how they've saved a number of people who have been left high and dry.Plus they're the only folks crazy enough to be launching new routes during a crisis- talk about taking opperunity of a disaster.
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Which international airlines still fly to, and from, Australia?
Mar 27, 2020, 03:21 PMChris,This is brilliant, thanks for putting this list together and I hope you keep it up to date as events unfold.
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Qantas revamps priority boarding for domestic flights
Nov 25, 2019, 06:15 AMSo, I'm sitting in my plane now after just experiencing the ‘system'.All that happened was fiercer enforcement of the rules. Announcements were the same as they've always been.However it was all for naught since the barcode readers failed and everyone with an electronic boarding pass had to get i...