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Tag: Qantas

What it’s like to fly Emirates A380 First Class.

Posted on January 22, 2025February 3, 2025 by Scott

Since 2015 I’ve put in serious effort to collect Frequent Flyer Miles, mostly Qantas, so that I could fly more regularly in Business or First class. In the near future I’ll write another post or two with tips and tricks in collecting and spending Qantas Frequent Flyer points (QFF) but now I want to talk…

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Loyalty Programs – Should I join? 

Posted on March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 by Scott

Right from my first Independent Adventures in the 1990’s I’ve been a member of an airline loyalty program. Over the years I’ve managed to take a number of “award” flights, many recently have been in business and first class.  Living in Australia, few would be surprised to know the program I chose to join was…

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Lounge review: Qantas SYD domestic business

Posted on October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 by Scott

Details: Date: August 2022 Airport: SYD – Sydney, Kingsford Smith Title: Qantas Business Lounge – domestic Location:  Opposite Gate 5, Qantas domestic terminal Airline/Alliance: Qantas, Oneworld. Access: Qantas & partner business class passengers; Qantas/Oneworld Sapphire/Emerald customers while ticketed on a Oneworld flight Summary: Having ventured here a few times recently, I thought it about time…

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Lounge report: Qantas Business, AKL

Posted on August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 by Scott

Details: Date: August 2022 Airport: AKL – Auckland International Airport. Title: Qantas Auckland Business Lounge Location:  International terminal Airline/Alliance: Qantas, Oneworld. Access: Qantas, Oneworld & partner business class passengers; Qantas/Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald FF booked into any class on a Oneworld airline Summary: It may be rather small, but Qantas Auckland business lounge is better…

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