Originally Posted by bl812 stay away from the galleys as they make a lot of noises plus the crew marching up and down like elephants sometime-had this glorious experience on qantas first class-never again! One of the great things I find about SQ is that the cabin staff are very considerate towar...

Originally Posted by Rxm I recently rented a car from Melbourne Airport. I was charged $15 per day on top of the quoted price for Tolls. After airport location and other fees like registration recovery and admin fees are added the true amount becomes more like $24 dollars per day. I only used th...

Originally Posted by Ryan K Nothing wrong with the 717! The business class product is comparable to the 737. The main differences seem to be in the seat hardware - width of 20" vs 22" in the B737, and you get an iPad instead of having a built in seatback screen.

Originally Posted by Rita Cavanagh I've just returned from UK, flying Oman Air. I changed into PJs in the QANTAS lounge in MEL, with jeans and fleece on top till I got on the plane (MH), dep 2345. It isn't easy changing on the plane, so I got off in KL still in PJs, had a shower in the lounge an...

Originally Posted by longwayround I sent this feed to one of my friends today, she replied siding with the majority stating "comfort dressing is the downfall of society". I fly through Abu Dhabi 2 - 4 times per month. The lounge has a gym which I always use so I never really think twice about dr...

The downside of the metal cards is that they set off airport scanners if you keep your wallet in your pocket. They make your wallet yet another thing that you have to pull out and put in the tray for separate scanning.

Originally Posted by aklrunway Originally Posted by parishiltonsDCW I like your attitude and that's certainly the way things should be from a customer perspective however I do remember a particular domestic flight where I and the other three members of my family were full fare QF J passengers (b...

[QUOTE=241;41341] Originally Posted by samson12 Anyone know what QF policy or practice is regarding who gets a J domestic seat in preference? I'm P1 flying 120 x per annum and didn't get my domestic points upgrade this week, but a QF staffer was seated in J. Thoughts / insights from anyone? AIt...

[QUOTE=3643;41229] Anyone know what QF policy or practice is regarding who gets a J domestic seat in preference? I'm P1 flying 120 x per annum and didn't get my domestic points upgrade this week, but a QF staffer was seated in J. Thoughts / insights from anyone? [/QUOTE]They should have swapped ...

Originally Posted by gazza48 as an ex employee who is eligible for J if available, I now only book J using FF points because these days your rarely get upgraded due to so many pax using points. The complaint problems mentioned here would be solved if they just did away with upgrades using points...

Originally Posted by NBShone As someone that flies staff travel, I can confirm that staff are only allocated seating at check-in AFTER Qantas has processed upgrade requests from bronze FF. Frequently, there will appear to be enough premium seats available only for them all to disappear 24 hours ...

Originally Posted by Steve987 Originally Posted by eastwest there are a lot of variables which come to play when upgrades are awarded, there may not be enough catering for a commercial passenger for example if the upgrade was awarded. However, putting a staff member without catering in business...

Originally Posted by patrickk The idea that people (who have not paid for an upgrade seat) object to staff on duty getting a decent seat before their next gig to me seems a bit 'entitled' to say the least. It should always be customers before staff. It's never a good look when an upgrade is knoc...

Originally Posted by DCW HI All,As a QF staff member, who uses staff travel occasionally domestically, however also a QFFF silver member, I can assure you all on a Staff travel ticket, We are the LAST on and LAST for an upgrade.I seldom use my Staff travel, especially during peak times (school h...

Originally Posted by davar98 My Qantas club renewal was due in July. I missed the email. Due to being gold a couple years ago, access did not expire until mid September. Have been a QC member for 22 years. Told I have to rejoin, and pay rejoin fee. Could not rejoin and backdate. Anyone share, or...