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Old May 26, 2014, 10:46 pm
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Originally Posted by Sant
Are they only eliminating CD on the US side? Will it still be available for arrivals/departures at Australian airports?
Both!
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Old May 27, 2014, 12:21 am
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Originally Posted by serfty
You still need to book by 9th June ... as you would anyway.

I had some CD bookings already in for January next year, but the link for this has disappeared.
That's strange. My December booking still has the CD link and it's active.
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Old May 27, 2014, 4:34 pm
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No loss for SYD. The train is much quicker to/from downtown SYD.
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Old May 27, 2014, 7:23 pm
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Originally Posted by cova
No loss for SYD. The train is much quicker to/from downtown SYD.
I wouldn't say "much" quicker, depending on the walk to the nearest train station, and that pesky $12.30 fee just to walk off the platform at SYD.
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Old May 30, 2014, 12:39 pm
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Originally Posted by cova
No loss for SYD. The train is much quicker to/from downtown SYD.
That assumes you were coming from downtown Sydney.
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Old May 30, 2014, 2:51 pm
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Originally Posted by cova
No loss for SYD. The train is much quicker to/from downtown SYD.
And not lugging the maximum number of bags allowed as a premium cabin passenger.
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Old Jun 5, 2014, 10:54 pm
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Anyone used CD for London - LHR?
Would one hour be sufficient for travel time, mid afternoon?
I did see some 'comments' (in Ausbt) that a tip would be appropriate (maybe 5GBP?).
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Old Jun 6, 2014, 12:19 am
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Originally Posted by blutek
Anyone used CD for London - LHR?
Would one hour be sufficient for travel time, mid afternoon?
I did see some 'comments' (in Ausbt) that a tip would be appropriate (maybe 5GBP?).
Travel time will really depend on when you are travelling and from where. I don't think a tip is needed.
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Old Jun 6, 2014, 11:11 am
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Originally Posted by IMH
AusBT reports that the service is soon to be dropped for passengers to/from DFW and LAX.

From the QF website:
JUST these flights? Anyone know the reason for this?
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Old Jun 6, 2014, 11:16 am
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Originally Posted by chavala
JUST these flights? Anyone know the reason for this?
See this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qanta...drive-lax.html
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Old Jun 22, 2014, 7:32 pm
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i have an upcoming trip which are eligible for this service (yay!) what sort of vehicles can i expect in SYD? thank you
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Old Jun 24, 2014, 12:44 pm
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an unusual situation : meeting MrsVinnieGLA in DXB. She is flying in from LHR on QF in F and qualifies for CD. If I go to airport to meet her off her flight, can the two of us use the CD service to our hotel? i.e. can a qualifying pax bring a guest?
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Old Jun 24, 2014, 7:50 pm
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ex-LHR in April I had a merc if some sort pick up from Central London. What was awesome is that it happened on a day of a tube/LHR express strike, so this was perfect to have it. I allocated 4.5 hours prior in case traffic was crazy but only took 45 mins to get to LHR. Extra lounge time

Very comfy ride with a friendly driver
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Old Jun 25, 2014, 5:44 am
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Originally Posted by vinnieGLA
an unusual situation : meeting MrsVinnieGLA in DXB. She is flying in from LHR on QF in F and qualifies for CD. If I go to airport to meet her off her flight, can the two of us use the CD service to our hotel? i.e. can a qualifying pax bring a guest?
Should be no problem.
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Old Jul 22, 2014, 9:07 am
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Pick up time more than five hours early?
I can book Qantas drive for my upcoming QF1 departing 02:25 at DXB. But I'll be staying at Abu Dhabi. The earliest pick-up time I can choose on the website is 5 hours prior to flight (at 21:25). I can't imaging any hotels will allow me to a late check-out for that late so is it possible to arrange an earlier pick-up time, say 18:00? Thanks in advance.
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