See our previous article here to get started: https://www.executivetraveller.com/frequent-flyer-tip-how-to-calculate-the-distance-of-your-flightUsing Great Circle Mapper as described in the article, you can calculate the distance of any flight between two airports.You can then cross-check that f...

Hi Jmb, there are a few offering COVID cover these days, with Covermore being one of many.It's not valid in 'do not travel' destinations overseas though (per Smartraveller), which currently counts everywhere in the world except for New Zealand (and the medical cover doesn't apply in Australia, as...

Lounges have often come under the category of 'seated dining venues' re: local COVID restrictions, and under Sydney's lockdown, seated dining venues are closed. (International airport lounges don't typically bother opening for take-away.)

Originally Posted by Rod H wdeguara. By the time ET staff worked out the restrictions and border closure details for each State it would all have changed again such is the volatility of Covid and the differing thoughts of State Premiers of just how to try and control this bug. Nice thought but i...

Originally Posted by Rod H If the 787 is flying most days then surely someone from this Community would have travelled on the flights and be able to report on the standard of the service as it is now? If it weren't for WA's border restrictions (classifying QLD as "medium risk" - the same category...

Qantas keeps a list of closures on its website and it's updated regularly - Darwin shows as closed, along with lounges in Sydney, Perth, and other locations. Last editedby Chris Chamberlin at Jun 29, 2021, 11:54 AM.

Originally Posted by XWu Depending on the size of entourage it may be more worthwhile to take the taxi considering its additional $15 levy pp for using airport train stations on top of the minimum train fare. Mind you, even with $5 airport taxi rank charge, I am surprised it cost $45 between Term...

Staff at the Brisbane domestic lounges have happily allowed Qatar Sapphire/Emerald passengers into the lounges just by presenting their card (even with a QFF number on their boarding pass) - suspect the international lounge would function in much the same way.For what it's worth, there's no form...

Hi BMC, just to clarify, transferring 50,000 KrisFlyer miles doesn't get you Gold: you only earn 1 Elite mile per 5 KrisFlyer miles converted on eligible transactions, which means you need to convert a minimum of 250,000 KrisFlyer miles (and given the transfer rates, that's 500,000 AMEX points, ...

On moving from Bronze or Silver to Gold, you'll get a Gold membership kit with the Gold membership card and one Q Bag Tag."Now that travel is beginning to open up again, we're pleased to announce that from 17 December 2020, Qantas will resume distribution of physical cards and kits to members who...

Yes, points transactions can be reversed. Obviously, third parties can't ask QFF to suspend your QFF account or cancel all your points, but a company does have the ability to reverse points credited from them in error, among other reasons.I've seen it myself, where Everyday Rewards accidentally p...

You can just show the Qatar card at the entry to the lounge, even with your Qantas number linked onto the booking.Great way to enjoy the lounge benefit, while earning Qantas Points.

Moved to the credit card discussion area.Hi longwayround, an article we published today included a statement from ANZ about the transfer of Velocity Points, specifically, that ANZ "is in conversations with Velocity around switching back on points transfers to Velocity Frequent Flyer", although n...

In most cases a passport that's 6+ months away from expiry is not necessary to enter the USA, only a passport that's valid for the duration of the intended visit. More info here: https://www.cbp.gov/document/bulletins/six-month-club-update

Merged from another thread. Originally posted by Rod H:--Just as we all thought borders being reopened would greatly improve air travel within Australia the dreaded Covid-19 rears it's ugly head again.Flying into West Australia looked like being fairly hassle free if you came from a "safe " state...