A 90 minute flight from Sydney to Melbourne provided great service onboard a new Qantas A330 – a lie flat seat and a hot lunch. A good use of 18,000 Avios.
QANTAS: Sydney to Melbourne, A330, Business Class
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Review: Qantas Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport
The remodelled Qantas Lounge at Hong Kong is nice enough – just not very ‘special’
Lounge Review: Qantas First Class Lounge at LAX Thomas Bradley Terminal
Now firmly elected as my favourite airline lounge, the Qantas First Lounge at LAX is a superb haven of tranquility. Plus the food is super.
Qantas A380 lands at Ontario, CA
It appears that fog at LAX caused a number of planes to divert to the smaller Ontario Airport, including a QF A380. The cause it seems is the works that are being undertaken at LAX which prevents plans from seeing the cranes in use when there is fog. Following the link to watch the video…
Qantas Club members access at Heathrow T3 changes
It appears that BA are in a right sulk about the Qantas tie up with Emirates: Qantas Club Members will be welcomed at the Emirates Business Lounge in Dubai when their next onwards flight that day is with Qantas or Emirates. When travelling from London, Qantas Club Members will have access to the American Airlines…
UK news roundup
BBC reports pilots fall asleep in London area Following a Freedom of Information request, the BBC is reporting that on two separate occasions pilots have fallen asleep over London. Report here. The first – in 2010 apparently was whilst the plane was on the ground, on a turnaround. In 2011, a pilot had to use an emergency…
Qantas offering bonus points when flying through Dubai
Register before travel here. Bonus points* on eligible international Qantas flights^ (operated by Qantas or Emirates with a QF flight number on your ticket) between Australia and Dubai or Australia and the UK, Europe or the Middle East (via Dubai) when you register and book between 22 March and 4 April…
BA Avios members lose Tier Bonus on Qantas from 31 March
Buried in the latest BA newsletter is an announcement that Elite members of their Avios scheme will lose their Tier Bonuses (50% for Gold and 25% for Silver) on 31 March. New earning rates at BA web site.
Avios redemption on Qantas now available via Dubai
Qantas is partnering with Emirates and dropping their longstanding arrangements with BA. It seems that you can now book their flights to Australia from London, via Dubai, on Avios. 70,000 Avios and about £200 in taxes for the routing above – one way.
oneworld MEGADO 2012 – last day – Hotel/Check-in/Plane(s) – A travellers typical day (not!)
The last Day of the MegaDO was neatly split between three activities – a tour of the Hyatt, a visit to the new and very exclusive check-in for American’s best passengers at LAX and a visit to the LAX Museum and on board two aircraft. Tour of Hyatt Century Plaza A much larger group than…
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