Originally Posted by
clubeurope
With IFE screens, I've had the same problem with CX and QR and I agree it is absolutely obnoxious, though MH is definitely not alone in this one. Finally, as with giving extra benefits to their own elites, I don't exactly think that "express passes" or priority security et al are part of the agreement for Sapphire members and I don't see how this breaks the OW agreement, but airlines are sure free to give extra benefits to their own elites. CX for instance, gives lounge access to their Silver (OWR) members.
For IFE, I have mixed feeling after tried out QR B787, since they have similar equipment as MH A330 and B737 series. I would say they need to hire a better software and interface design team, because the interface cause the IFE less responsive. QR B787 IFE response very well in both touch and controller. But MH A380 IFE equipment does provide a good responsive on touch. I haven't tried either A350 or ex-berlin A330-200 yet...
Originally Posted by
clubeurope
Strange, I've only had spraying on the outbound from Malaysia when flying into Australia, but not anywhere else.
Actually inbound to Malaysia has been mandatory spray since last year. I believe after the Zika case. The main reason is the neighbor country such as Singapore has been unable to control any Dengue or Zika spread. Last year my area had at least 90 case with fatality of 4, so close to about 5%
For lounge pass, it has been practice for many major airlines... even JAL you could get lounge access with economy class (by Y flexi) without elite status or extra payment. But I don't think many would bite on the lounge pass except for due to special need, since having a meal in old town is cheaper