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Qantas begins non-stop Chicago Brisbane flights
Jul 24, 2019, 03:22 PMWhat's the benefit for someone in Sydney? If I'm going to Chicago, it'll be the same number as stops as if I flew via DFW. Other than for people living in Brisbane and Chicago, it doesn't seem to be any more efficient.
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Winners and losers from Starwood SPG in Marriott's new program
Jun 21, 2018, 12:22 PMWhat about points? I have a decent points balance but haven't had status for years. Should I use them before 1 August?
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How 'smart luggage' makers plan to beat airline bans
Dec 21, 2017, 12:16 PMThis article seems very pro-smart luggage. As other comments have said, what does so called smart luggage do that is so valuable? Batteries are risky. Compared to phones and laptops: Manufacturers tend to be new, more like hoverboards than Apple (and even then, as in the case of Samsu...
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Review: Leica M10 digital camera
Jul 12, 2017, 02:50 PMso weird to see a camera review without photos
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Travel tip: drop your bags at Hong Kong's CBD airline check-in
Jun 10, 2016, 02:01 PMThey've had this feature since the airport and airport express lines opened.. which is almost 20 years ago. When I first used it I thought the same thing - amazing, hope everyone else does this soon. Almost 20 years later, no one. Well almost no one apparently. Most surprised that Singapore hasn...
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Baggage allowance (when travelling in groups)
Apr 19, 2023, 11:50 AMOur family was travelling (3 of us in total) with a suitcase weighing 27kg and Cathay reprimanded me saying we were over the limit. I responded that we had a weight limit of 23*3, so we are well under the limit. They said it was ok this time but not next time. Apparently: "We’re progressive...
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Using AMEX Membership Rewards points to fly international business class
Nov 08, 2019, 12:13 AMI mainly want to use them to book international business class tickets (e.g. to Asia, Europe, or US). Which airline has the most supply of reward seats, of the below:- Cathay- Singapore- Emirates- Virgin AustraliaThanks
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Holy Bibles in hotel rooms
Mar 06, 2018, 11:04 AMOriginally Posted by traveller99 Originally Posted by Blake Originally Posted by traveller99all they do is supply bibles free of chargeThere would be a cost involved in getting them printed. A much better use of the money and resources would surely be to use it for actual charitable purposes, a...
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Why is there no overnight flights to Hong Kong with QF?
Jul 07, 2016, 10:44 AMBecause there's no demand for it.CX runs 4 flights profitably, and QF has previously struggled with 2.The overnight from HKG to SYD (and daytime on the way back) regime makes more sense because of the 2/3 hour time difference. The current CX overnight flight from SYD to HKG starts at 10pm and lan...
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SPG - Account Cancellation - What the?
May 16, 2016, 03:06 PMI was told that my account had been cancelled due to not making any transactions for 1 year. Despite my having a large amount of points. Anyway after calling them they said they could reinstate my account but I need to make sure I make one transaction p.a. otherwise next time I won't be able to r...