https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ FlyerTalk is a living, growing community where frequent travelers around the world come to exchange knowledge and experiences about everything miles and points related. en Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:10:04 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/2219142-ac-pilot-licensing.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:04:49 GMT The article is behind a paywall but I was surprised to read that there was an AC pilot who was promoted from First Officer to Captain with a CPL but not ATPL. ... The article is behind a paywall but I was surprised to read that there was an AC pilot who was promoted from First Officer to Captain with a CPL but not ATPL.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/busi...on-for-flying/

That is quite an error by AC. ]]> Air Canada | Aeroplan YYJ _SLF https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-canada-aeroplan/2219142-ac-pilot-licensing.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etihad-airways-etihad-guest/2219140-involuntary-class-downgrade.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:26:35 GMT The problems continue. One sector of my flight was was changed to a flight many hours earlier and downgraded to business from first. However there was no attempt to return the fare difference to me. My travel agent has been following up but... The problems continue. One sector of my flight was was changed to a flight many hours earlier and downgraded to business from first.

However there was no attempt to return the fare difference to me. My travel agent has been following up but apparently to no avail. ]]> Etihad Airways | Etihad Guest epigram https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etihad-airways-etihad-guest/2219140-involuntary-class-downgrade.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/lufthansa-austrian-swiss-brussels-lot-ita-other-partners-miles-more/2219139-airlink-cpt-transfer-lh-jnb-international-local-departures.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:26 GMT I normally fly out of South Africa directly from CPT, but this time I'm flying SA Airlink to JHB first and then on to FRA. Do I check in at the International Departures terminal at CPT, or Local Departures? And does my luggage get checked through to FRA, or do I need to collect in JHB and re-check-in?

]]> ceejay_za https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/lufthansa-austrian-swiss-brussels-lot-ita-other-partners-miles-more/2219139-airlink-cpt-transfer-lh-jnb-international-local-departures.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asia/2219138-thailand-digital-arrival-card.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:10 GMT I didn't see a thread on this topic when I searched, but if there is one, please merge.

I arrived in BKK today on the way to USM and didn't know about the digital arrival card, so I ended up spending a solid thirty minutes at the kiosk trying to get it go through. It was really finicky (similar to the VN evisa website, which I recently started a thread about).

There is a website for the digital arrival card, and you should definitely use it and get it done before you fly. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what the proper link is. I can tell you that the site that's currently at the top of Google search results is a phishing site, though. The first immigration lady I spoke with confirmed this. If I can find what I believe is the official site, I'll try update this post with a link. Or, maybe someone else here already knows it and can post.

ETA: My boss just sent me the link he used and it looks legit to me:
https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home ]]> Asia moondog https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asia/2219138-thailand-digital-arrival-card.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219137-taxes-avios-upgrade.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:26:50 GMT I’ve found availability to upgrade a booking to the east cost in a weeks time from CW to F. Been quoted a reduction from 99k avios down to 88k but around £550 pp (2 pax) additional in taxes. Anyone had any luck with getting quoted lower tax... I’ve found availability to upgrade a booking to the east cost in a weeks time from CW to F.

Been quoted a reduction from 99k avios down to 88k but around £550 pp (2 pax) additional in taxes.

Anyone had any luck with getting quoted lower tax amounts in similar situations? I’d rather not pay that much in tax and I’ve seen other threads with people saying the amounts can be inconsistent.

if I’d have any luck calling back and keeping my fingers crossed for a different quote then I’ll give it a go ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club Hazgreen https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219137-taxes-avios-upgrade.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan/2219136-japanese-passports.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:17:04 GMT Watched an interview with a JL manager and he said the passport ownership rate in Japan is only about 25% Google shows it even lower at 20% or less. very surprising to see such a low number. but Japan domestic travel is very nice so maybe dont... Watched an interview with a JL manager and he said the passport ownership rate in Japan is only about 25%
Google shows it even lower at 20% or less.

very surprising to see such a low number.
but Japan domestic travel is very nice so maybe dont need to leave the country much


]]> Japan HawaiiO https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan/2219136-japanese-passports.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/virgin-atlantic-airways-flying-club/2219135-vs130-tpa-lhr-reg-g-vray-diverted-cwl-june-9th.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:31:59 GMT Just heard it go overhead a few mins ago which is an unusual sound for my tiny corner of the world, so I checked it out on FR24...any insider knowlege or ideas about why? Reminds me of the time I was on a BA flight from CUN-LGW a few years ago... Just heard it go overhead a few mins ago which is an unusual sound for my tiny corner of the world, so I checked it out on FR24...any insider knowlege or ideas about why?

Reminds me of the time I was on a BA flight from CUN-LGW a few years ago which was diverted to CWL when that drone closed LGW for a few days....they assured us they'd contine to LGW when airspace reopened so I got myself another G&T & settled down, but, alas, they ran out of hours and we were all kicked out. I was delighted! Less so the other few hundred pax :rolleyes:

EDIT: Looks scheduled to leave again 10.35am, so my own guess would be medical. Hope everyone's OK. ]]> Virgin Atlantic Airways | Flying Club the-doctor https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/virgin-atlantic-airways-flying-club/2219135-vs130-tpa-lhr-reg-g-vray-diverted-cwl-june-9th.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/turkish-airlines-miles-smiles/2219134-paper-vs-mobile-boarding-pass.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:59 GMT When checking in at DFW, I requested printed boarding passes. I prefer them rather than trying to scan from my smartphone. Although she printed the boarding passes, she still attached the luggage tag receipts to my passport. She said the airline was... When checking in at DFW, I requested printed boarding passes. I prefer them rather than trying to scan from my smartphone. Although she printed the boarding passes, she still attached the luggage tag receipts to my passport. She said the airline was switching to mobile boarding passes.

Unlike my experience with Eva Air at DFW, the gate agents did not check passengers’ passports before boarding started. The passports were checked during the boarding process.


While waiting at the gate at IST, the agents did check our passports and stamp the boarding passes. This sped up boarding. Of course, those with mobile passes had to show their passports while boarding.

Is the DFW agent correct? Is TK not printing boarding passes? The passengers without them were the ones who slowed the boarding. ]]> Sant https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/turkish-airlines-miles-smiles/2219134-paper-vs-mobile-boarding-pass.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/singapore-airlines-krisflyer/2219132-singapore-airlines-new-partnership-southwest-airlines-usa.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:01:21 GMT Sorry, typing this in my phone but nobody saw this coming! https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/singapore-airlines-sia-southwest-airlines-single-ticket-us-travel-6170381 ... Sorry, typing this in my phone but nobody saw this coming!

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/singapore-airlines-sia-southwest-airlines-single-ticket-us-travel-6170381

https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-partners-with-singapore-airlines/

]]> Singapore Airlines | KrisFlyer 355F1 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/singapore-airlines-krisflyer/2219132-singapore-airlines-new-partnership-southwest-airlines-usa.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards/2219131-southwest-airlines-singapore-airlines-new-partnership.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:59:04 GMT What the heck? Nobody saw this coming. Sorry, on my phone typing this. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/singapore-airlines-sia-southwest-airlines-single-ticket-us-travel-6170381 ... What the heck? Nobody saw this coming.

Sorry, on my phone typing this.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/singapore-airlines-sia-southwest-airlines-single-ticket-us-travel-6170381


https://upgradedpoints.com/news/southwest-partners-with-singapore-airlines/


]]> Southwest Airlines | Rapid Rewards 355F1 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/southwest-airlines-rapid-rewards/2219131-southwest-airlines-singapore-airlines-new-partnership.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219130-baggage-wrapping-t5.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:52:59 GMT Anyone used this recently? IIRC there is one on the departures level, but not sure of exact location. Need to know for someone taking a large backpack (with various straps and bits to it, so I have recommended having it wrapped) in a few days time. Anyone used this recently? IIRC there is one on the departures level, but not sure of exact location. Need to know for someone taking a large backpack (with various straps and bits to it, so I have recommended having it wrapped) in a few days time. ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club BA or bust https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219130-baggage-wrapping-t5.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan-airlines-jal-mileage-bank/2219129-no-earnings-first-class-domestic-flight.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:50:45 GMT Has anyone else run into this with JAL domestic First Class and partner programme earning? I booked Okinawa–Tokyo–Sapporo in JAL First Class and only discovered after ticketing that the booking was issued in A class. Cathay Pacific has now... Has anyone else run into this with JAL domestic First Class and partner programme earning?

I booked Okinawa–Tokyo–Sapporo in JAL First Class and only discovered after ticketing that the booking was issued in A class. Cathay Pacific has now confirmed that this fare earns no Asia Miles and no Status Points on domestic sectors.

What frustrates me isn’t necessarily the earning rate itself. Airlines can set whatever accrual rules they want.

The issue is transparency.

During the booking process I could not find any disclosure of the booking class. Without knowing the booking class, it is impossible to check partner earning charts before purchase. The only reason I found out was because I contacted Cathay afterwards and asked them to investigate.

How are customers supposed to make an informed decision when the information needed to determine mileage and status earning isn’t visible before payment?

I find it particularly odd given that this is a genuine JAL First Class ticket, not a heavily discounted economy fare. Many frequent flyers would reasonably assume that a First Class ticket on a oneworld carrier would earn at least some miles or status credit with a partner programme.

Am I missing something? Is there a way to see the booking class during the JAL booking flow that I overlooked, or is this information genuinely hidden until after ticketing?

Interested to hear whether others have experienced the same issue and whether any partner programmes credit these domestic A class fares differently.
]]> Japan Airlines | JAL Mileage Bank Jacek_C https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan-airlines-jal-mileage-bank/2219129-no-earnings-first-class-domestic-flight.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/aer-lingus-aerclub/2219128-finding-reward-flights.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:39:16 GMT Hi, I’m looking for long haul reward flights in business on aer Lingus from Dublin. Can anyone recommend an app to scan for reward flights? The AL program seems to be an omission from the usual apps? Hi, I’m looking for long haul reward flights in business on aer Lingus from Dublin. Can anyone recommend an app to scan for reward flights? The AL program seems to be an omission from the usual apps?
]]> Aer Lingus | AerClub njames879 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/aer-lingus-aerclub/2219128-finding-reward-flights.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-reports/2219127-excursions-japan-2025-a.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:12:42 GMT I took many flights in. japan during 2025 as part of my excursions. Here they are. ... I took many flights in. japan during 2025 as part of my excursions. Here they are.

http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=itm-hnd%2C+kix-hnd-ntq-hnd-axt-hnd-ngs-fuj-ngs%2C+fuk-kmq-hnd-hac-hnd-ttj-hnd-ngs-iki-fuk-tsj-fuk-hnd%2C+hnd-kuh%2C+shb-cts-hkd-hnd-mbe-hnd-onj-hnd-iwk%2C+hij-hnd&MS=wls&DU=mi ]]> Trip Reports pbd456 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-reports/2219127-excursions-japan-2025-a.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/south/2219126-sunday-miami-first-timers.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:10:14 GMT We will be going on a cruise (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Cruises) in early August and have two nights in Miami (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g34438-Miami_Florida-Vacations.html) afterwards before flying home. The friends that we will be... We will be going on a cruise in early August and have two nights in Miami afterwards before flying home. The friends that we will be going with have never been to Miami before. They are a family of 4 with 2 adults in their late 40’s and 2 early teens. The Saturday that we get off the ship I plan to bring them to Miami Beach/Lincoln Road/South Beach. That leaves a full day on Sunday. Where would you bring/show them if they were your friends? Thanks in advance for your input. ]]> South LAX/HKG https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/south/2219126-sunday-miami-first-timers.html