@david - and thanks from me, as well. It answers the question I asked 22nd Feb. Any insight into why Qantas has chosen not to take advantage of this option? My guess would be it is only because it may have had an impact on either the aisle width, or the ability to make all three of the right...

David, an excellent review of the new A220-300. However, there is one point missing from the review. Can you confirm whether Qantas [has / has not] opted for the slightly wider seat width in the Y class 'E' seats ? This feature (if implemented) allows the middle-seat passengers an extra inch...

Finally, about time !Yes, we all know Qantas wants passengers to have a superior WiFi experience. Yes, we know the technical issues surrounding KA-2 band lack of satellites in the Southern Hemisphere etc. But seriously, lack of WiFi on international flights has become a complete competitive disad...

In reality, it will come down to what cost for subscribers Qantas chooses. Too expensive (and no guest pass included) will be ignored. Too cheap and you destroy other existing Qantas revenue streams.The other questions to consider are: a) what happens to 'guest' passes for Silvers? If you abolish...

"Is this the next big thing in inflight entertainment ?"Not by a long shot - for several reasons:If it were, this nascent technology has had 10+ years to develop. To whit, QF adopting the Samsung VR headset for trials in first class - back in 2015 ! Airlines are technically never leaders or ...

@ Tlar - many thanks for your kind update / reply !I've just checked on the QF website and queries on 'Darwin lounge' returns a page which is headed up 'The Qantas Darwin Lounge is now permanently closed'. In typical QF fashion, it then goes on to detail the available facilities ;-)One would thin...

What is the situation with the current DRW Constellation lounge, David? Has it been reconfigured back to its original state, left 'as is' or are there plans for upgrading it properly? The reason I ask is that during the COVID period when QF was operating some LHR flights through DRW, some 'hasty'...

Hi dredgy - perhaps your memory and mine differ on a few points here ?  :-)I have had multiple Brazilian visas since 1999-2000.Yes, reciprocity has always been a 'thing' between Brasil and Australia. On both sides.I have never had to supply financial records / bank statements for a Brazilian...

@david - many thanks for following up on this. A 2 year implementation for this project is a bit disappointing but at least the HKG MTR is now moving with the times. I appreciate your attention to detail and asking the relevant questions. Kudos.Some years ago, Visa had a significant hold on the E...

Great for 'Visa' card holders, but what is sadly missing is 'Mastercard' (and Amex) access. C'mon HKG MTR - get with the 20th century .. or even the 21st !

hmm, you'd better hope that SYD Airport get their act into gear and set up an identical area at Terminal 2. Otherwise, you'll find the QF terminal 3 'Uber pick-up point' being swamped by Terminal 2 refugees, as well. 7 Uber spots is nowhere near sufficient to serve all the domestic areas of ...

A bank statement covering 30 days of transactions ??? No thanks ~ I'm not about to expose my personal financial records to an 'out-sourced' authority (VFS) for the sake of a Visa. A bank statement has your account details on it - and most people would also pay with a credit card or bank issued de...

I'm actually surprised that they lasted this long.It didn't help that their CEO was arrested in March for 'market manipulation' offences - and HCM to London route was very quietly dropped in mid October. They have also allegedly been tardy on paying staff and some pilots have been waiting for mor...

Great article, ChrisLove it or hate  it - one thing is assured - the building's exterior is iconic and in time, will garner international praise similar to that of the Sydney Opera House. I am somewhat critical of the manner in which Marriott has bastardized the ethos of W and the Sheraton b...

Yeah, no, nah - not doing it for me, design-wise. JMO (Just my opinion).The pics certainly don't look inspiring - or even remotely 'aspirational'. The lead photograph looks akin to a 1950's Greyhound waiting room print ad. Pic 2 has overtures of the 1970's Saarinen TWA terminal at JFK. Beautiful ...