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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - November 2023

Emirates EK421 passengers departing PER on Saturday had their flight delayed up to 3 times which ended up departing PER 45 hours after scheduled departure time. On saturday the aircraft had encountered a technical issue, passengers were left onboard for 3 hours while engineers attempted to rectify ...

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Re: How have you reduced your carbon footprint?

Simple. NOTHING. No vegan drive my car run my AC when needed and fly in lots of planes. Im 65 this year and do not care i want comfort and the good things in life , younger gen will eventually realise how hood winked they have been with the climate crisis and all those bad coal/ gas power plants cl...

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Re: How have you reduced your carbon footprint?

Simple. NOTHING. No vegan drive my car run my AC when needed and fly in lots of planes. Im 65 this year and do not care i want comfort and the good things in life , younger gen will eventually realise how hood winked they have been with the climate crisis and all those bad coal/ gas power plants clo...

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Re: Middle eastern stopovers

Back in Sept'1974 i done Lon-Fra-Bah-Kul-Sin-Syd on QF742 was a great trip, next time i done it in 1984 was Syd-Sin-Bah-Lon on the 743. After that was the standard 1 stop in Sin or DXB. I miss the multi stops.
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Re: Funny from the Aussies

Hope the Aussies drank a lot of warm beer after the loss. I live here and love to see them lose. Bunch of self centered egotists no time for any of them.
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Re: Book banning own-goal in Utah

Instead of banning any books, lets just ban children, then their little minds cannot be corrupted

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2023

A lot of speculation -ZNN will receive a special livery hence the livery incomplete. However -ZNN was quickly put to storage pre-covid so that’s probably why. Let’s hope there’s plans for a special scheme. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The traditionally tail only on the fin is the same as ZND ...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2023

With the questions of SQ and a 4th slot into BNE. When and will QF put on a 2nd daily, timed to meet the QF1 schedule . atm QF 51 lands around around 5pm and QF1 departs at around 6hrs later, bit to long for a stopover even if it is Changi and all its offerings . on the way back QF2 and QF52 times a...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2023

QF1 has hit a hurdle yet again, Arrived into Singapore ahead of schedule last night, departing Singapore at 08.20 today, delay of around 9hrs. Tech or crew?

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Re: US Airlines lobby to restrict competitors access to Russian airspace

Ah diddum's if the ME3 and the rest can can do it safely so be it. The US must of had a say in the no fly rules.now they are crying poor.

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - March 2023

I’ve read BA15/16 Is reverting to B789 for the NS schedule. Is this a norm as I’d personally expect the capacity of the B77W required factoring the lack of capacity to Europe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Maybe be the fact the UK economy is not the best and AUS is to far and to pricey, and re...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - March 2023

Where do you think the freed up 789s from MEL-LAX later this year will go once A380s are back? BNE-ORD? More MEL-DFW or SYD-SCL, AKL-JFK.

I'm booked MEL-SIN on 10/10 this is showing as a 789, but chances are it will be put back to yet another 333 closer to

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Re: Your 2023 Booked/Flown Flights

done
EMD-BNE-SYD-BKK-HCN-SIN-BNE-EMD all on QF VN and 3K

Next one
EMD-BNE-MEL-SIN-HAN-HCM-SIN-BNE-EMD QF & VN in J burning my QF points
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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - January 2023

Maybe Bonza could do an EMD-BNE once a day. Flights up here are a joke at the moment, bit of competition would not hurt one bit , EMD-BNE next Tuesday close to $600.00 one way
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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - January 2023

[quote="bunumuring"]Hey guys, Re 2023... My predictions: * Qantas to have some Indigenous imagery 'makeovers' (starting inside the cabin) designed by a prominent Indigenous artist ... * perhaps with links to the above, a subtle 'Rainbow Roo II' is rolled out in the very near future to prom...

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Re: What do you typically give out for Halloween (besides candy)?

Chocolate coated Brussel sprouts, I dont like kids and they have never been back since.

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - September 2022

With LY looking to start MEL-TLV, Emirates have been running radio ads in Melbourne pushing their TLV flights. Remember that with CX largely out of play at the moment, EK is probably doing a fair share of the Australia-Israel traffic ATM. A lot of pax ex LY are jumping on QF24 from BKK at the momen...

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Re: Australian PM to hold republic referendum if he wins the next National Election

This will not happen in the 1st term of the Albo government. He has other issues like indigenous recognition etc. to get passed the public 1st.
He would not want to loose two referendums in one year.

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - September 2022

The offer of status match with the "Sitch -a-rooin" will not entice me at all. I suffered through 4 VA flights last month. For what my company paid for , I thought I was on Ryan Air. Sorry cant see that attraction AN767 Have you flown QF recently? VA has always been a bit more ‘bare bones...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - September 2022

The offer of status match with the "Sitch -a-rooin" will not entice me at all. I suffered through 4 VA flights last month. For what my company paid for , I thought I was on Ryan Air. Sorry cant see that attraction
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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - June 2022

Does anyone know why QF is “marketing” that PER-FCO commences Saturday the 25th when it actually launched on Wednesday? Just seems so bizarre they are completely ignoring the fact the flight already operated. I was under the impression it was a points flight to lure its well healed FF to burn some ...

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Re: You got to love British humor

Going way back, some already mentioned Dads army On the buses Love thy neighbor Kenney everett video show Steptoe & son Fawlty Towers Some mothers do av them Vicar of Dibley i still laugh at the jokes at the end never a fan of Benny Hill Mr bean was a favorite in its day but not black adder Dave...

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Re: Which nation has the best National Anthem?

God Save the Queen for me
The Australian anthem is really a bit of a joke, the average bloke on the street only knows the first verse, the rest of the time they just mumble along.
other ones i like in no order
NZ
Italy
German
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Re: Popular songs that you HATE

Anything by Ed Sheeran or Tones and I, he is boring, she is just plain annoying
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Re: My first flight

November 1973 Britannia Airways 737-200 LGW-PMI , that was the day i fell in live with flying. Next flight after that was on VH-EBA Qantas 747-200 in 1974 as we emigrated to Australia.

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - November 2021

Had a whisper that QF is looking at starting Blackwater Qld services again after a long absence, anybody heard anything? could be linked to coal mining that is going crazy in the area at the moment.

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Re: Qantas to officially issue tender on narrowbody fleet replacement in coming days

So when do we expect an announcement on this, will it be at the Dubai airshow in November ?
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Re: Qantas to officially issue tender on narrowbody fleet replacement in coming days

Interestingly I was sent a survey by QF last week. The main part was Aircraft types likes and dislikes. whether it was a clever use of algorithms or a structured survey, it went into a fair bit of detail regarding the Max series and what I knew about the aircraft. if I would fly on it if I had a cho...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - September 2021

Anyone reading this thread would conclude that the health of the airline industry is far more important than the health of the population at large. C'mon, guys - I appreciate that it's very frustrating that there's no clarity about the way forward for the industry, but newsflash: there's no clarity...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - September 2021

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-to-fly-new-international-routes-in-2022-as-countries-reopen I wonder what other routes that QF would consider? And do they have enough aircraft in the fleet to do it? Vietnam, Hanoi or Ho Chi would be nice, Ex Brissy would be even better , but unlikely...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - August 2021

Given that the WA Premier is saying that he wants WA to be Covid free. how can he have international travel at all. Even fully vaccinated can carry it, if they have to do 14 days in lockdown on arrival, who would want to visit. With the exception of WA people travelling back in.
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Re: Word Game Q2 2021

impulsive

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2021

Question for anybody in the know. I am doing 4 flights next month on QF. As an Asthmatic I am not obliged to wear a mask, do I need to give any sort of proof apart from showing my medication if requested?
Thanks in advance
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Re: Tea or Coffee?

2 Dilmah extra strong bags per cup with milk. have around 6-8 a day. only drink coffee if out, as nobody can make tea the way I like it. Lemon & Ginger Tea before I go to bed.
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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2021

QF (and to a lesser extent ZL) still has a slight upper hand here as if all other things are somewhat equal then pax will choose the premium carrier. An example is recent flights I booked for family. CBR-OOL VA was $92 QF was $95 all due to the half price seats. We chose QF because of the added inc...

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Re: Feeling nostalgic about 747s. Who’s have you flown?

Qantas 200,300,400 British Airways 100,200,400 Cathay 400 Air New Zealand 400 Thai 400 Malaysian 400 Singapore 200,300,400 Ansett 300 hoping to get a ride on an 8 but chances are slim Lufthansa & Korean are the only 2 left don't think Korean use them on the Australian routes ? AN767 Air China f...

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Re: Feeling nostalgic about 747s. Who’s have you flown?

Qantas 200,300,400
British Airways 100,200,400
Cathay 400
Air New Zealand 400
Thai 400
Malaysian 400
Singapore 200,300,400
Ansett 300
hoping to get a ride on an 8 but chances are slim Lufthansa & Korean are the only 2 left don't think Korean use them on the Australian routes ?

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - January 2021

3. Just a quick note on Cairns, reasonably busy on the weekend but very quiet since Monday, as you would expect. We were staying at the Shangri-La and COVID compliance here (and everywhere else, really) was excellent. Coming from Melbourne and reading beforehand how other parts of Australia who did...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - October 2020

I’ve got a question for the Anet brains trust. In 3 weeks I’m flying PER-BNE-CBR, with a 2h40m connection in BNE. My understanding is that as I’m on a connecting flight out of the state, and not leaving the airport, I don’t need a Queensland border pass. Is that correct? The reason I ask is that I ...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - October 2020

I got an email from Australian Frequent Flyer Gazette today. One of the articles is "Suggest a new name for Virgin Australia" i did not read the link as my ad blocker will not let me access the story. So is this a real thing ? I have not seen it mentioned on here.

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Re: Updated: BA fleet parking, will retire 747 fleet

The last two BA 744s will depart LHR at 08.30 tomorrow, using both runways at the same time. One aircraft will then do a flyby and hopefully a wave goodbye over the southern runway. https://m.facebook.com/AeronewsGlobal/posts/3368470143229062 Stupid PR stunt. Will the do same for A380 if the A380 i...

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Re: Losing a four legged member of the family

I had to put my best mate to sleep when he was 16, The hardest thing I have ever done, but it was his time. That was 4 years ago, I still miss him.
Any body who says it is just a dog, really do not understand the bond and love they give you.
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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - August 2020

Virgin Australia reportedly told staff today that 400 QLD-based jobs will be made redundant. It's not known how many of those are based in Bowen Hills or at BNE or in regional areas such as lounges which may be closed. But given VA's head office moving to smaller premises in the city as well as axi...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - August 2020

I think REX are at an interesting point. Their SAAB fleet is aging, yet they are looking to invest in jets and compete more directly with Qantas/Virgin. Will this stretch them too thin and neglect their core business? It is a buyer's market at the moment, so perhaps the regional fleet could be stre...

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Re: What’s the deal with ‘Manscaping’ ?

I have manscaped for years. For hygiene reasons i do not like hair down there. and it highlights sensation at certain times
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Re: End of an era: Last Qantas 747 retired today

Thanks for the post qf789, good read and some great pics, love the shot as she flies over Canberra My first ride on the 747 was way back in 1974 when i came to Australia. route was LHR, FRA, BAH, KUL, SYD, MEL. My first trip on QF at the same time. I miss those multi stops, but at the same time the ...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - July 2020

Just a last minute request - as we say goodbye to the 747 this week I am compiling a thread to mark the occasion, if anyone has any old schedules, photos or just memories (or anything else) that they have could you please either pm me or email at qf789@airliners.net will need these by end of Monday...

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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2020

There is no real reason that intra state travel is not allowed , especially here in Queensland. The only thing stopping it is a premier with an agenda. With a total of 13 cases all concentrated in the south east corner , and only 3 of them in hospital, the delay until September is bordering in stupi...

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Re: Your last trip and the next trip you cancelled

Last trip
SYD-SIN-HAN-SGN-SIN-SYDin February
Next was supposed to be SYD-HND-SIN-SYD this month , obviously cancelled .
No ide when the next one will be
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Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2020

Yes I have seen the news, the Government has refused to inject money into VA, lots and lots of talk about VA gong under, but do you think they rely will go bust and never fly again? Do you rely think that the Government would QF be the only airline where you can bet QF will charge like a wounded bu...

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