markpk

markpk

Member since 29 Nov 2013

Activity

  • 473 Total posts
  • 456 Discussion comments
  • 20 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
  • Emirates Airlines - Skywards

Hotel loyalty programs

  • Starwood Preferred Guest - Gold Preferred
  • Accor A|Club - Platinum
  • Hilton HHonors - Gold VIP
comments community discussions

  • US carrier Delta Air Lines to fly Brisbane-Los Angeles

    Feb 24, 2024, 05:14 PM

    I'm so happy to see the options out of Brisbane to the US finally get some proper attention. Honestly, if you were flying any sort of premium to LA or beyond and your choice was a tired A330 and a brand new A350... c'mon Qantas, give us loyal flyers some decent birds or we're not coming back

  • Qantas Lifetime Platinum Frequent Flyer: is it worth it? [2024]

    Dec 31, 2023, 11:48 AM

    I'm like hkb, I achieved Lifetime Gold close to 20 years ago and have remained loyal to Qantas and OneWorld, generally keeping Platinum every year for close to 2 decades.  I feel Qantas has missed the opportunity with this "perk". The qualification criteria is so stratospheric that it f...

  • Qantas now flying non-stop from Melbourne to Dallas Fort Worth

    Dec 06, 2022, 05:42 PM

    That's pretty impressive utilisation of the fleet - it's literally on the ground for just under 7 hours at each end...

  • American Airlines’ stunning new-look Admirals Club

    Oct 14, 2022, 06:24 PM

    I think AA's flagship lounges in Chicago and Dallas (the two I've experienced most) are outstanding lounges - equal to Qantas First in Sydney and miles ahead of every other Qantas First lounge I've visited. This update for Washington looks great

  • Now open: Australia’s first Hyatt Centric lands in Melbourne

    Jan 26, 2022, 09:03 PM

    That small round table with no ergonomic chair and no power/USB available? That's a massive oversight for any hotel trying to get executive/biz travellers. I'll give this a big miss. 

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  • Brisbane Hotel Question

    Jan 15, 2024, 10:18 AM

    I'd recommend South Bank as it has better options for dining in the evenings. It's also a much nicer place to start the day if you like getting out for a walk. Rydges South Bank has been around for decades so it's likely getting a bit tired. But location wise it's excellent. Emporium is another o...

  • BNE Qantas International Lounge

    Apr 19, 2023, 09:05 AM

    Its the old Air NZ lounge from memory. Qantas took it over and refurb'd it so as to use it as a overflow lounge in the mornings. If they're using it again it must mean its getting busy upstairs

  • Qantas compensation

    Nov 12, 2022, 10:29 AM

    FYI - My seat back entertainment system was u/s in economy PER-BNE in August and the CSM organised for 3,000 points to be provided as compensation. 10,00 FFP for a u/s seat long haul feels a bit light. The other issues you've described like crew being late etc - that's travel... shit happens

  • QF First Lounge Singapore

    Oct 16, 2022, 05:00 PM

    Originally Posted by NQflyer Photos not loading. Issue with website.., They're most likely parked awaiting moderation... It is Sunday...

  • Lifetime Platinum

    Oct 16, 2022, 04:51 PM

    I'm in line with the other comments here having hit LTG about 15 years ago and with no realistic chance or desire to hit LTP given I still require 47k SC's... I think Qantas got LTG about right - it rewarded loyal travellers and is enough to keep them loyal if/when lifestyle changes. Having said ...

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