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Emirates | Skywards
Feb 19, 20, 12:03 am
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Spa smell on EK385 (HKG to BKK)
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zhaobao
Spa smell on EK385 (HKG to BKK)
Was sitting on upper deck Y on EK 385 from HKG to BKK, continuing onward to DXB on Dec 19. Noticed that the plane had that fragrant smell like a spa in Thailand (all positive). However, after the...
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Emirates | Skywards
Jan 6, 20, 11:09 pm
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EK748 aborted landing in DXB on Dec 28
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zhaobao
EK748 aborted landing in DXB on Dec 28
Was on EK748 from Tunis to Dubai on Dec 28. We were landing way ahead of schedule, and suddenly, during the final approach to the runway, the pilot pulled up and decided to turn around instead. The...
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Dec 10, 19, 2:48 am
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Wing J catering
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zhaobao
Cannot agree more. Always looking forward to...
Cannot agree more. Always looking forward to flying out with a Gold/Sapphire person so that I can get into the Qantas lounge. The salads were actually gourmet, and the seating extremely comfortable...
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Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles
Oct 9, 19, 4:12 am
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Running low on aircraft ?
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zhaobao
I guess many of us are interested to find out...
I guess many of us are interested to find out what these unforseen reasons are. :)
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Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles
Oct 9, 19, 1:36 am
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Running low on aircraft ?
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In fact, TK70 was going to use the aircraft...
In fact, TK70 was going to use the aircraft coming in from Narita, then the aircraft was being used for the Guangzhou flight instead..... A 525am departure was bad enough. Then it started showing...
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Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles
Oct 9, 19, 12:36 am
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Running low on aircraft ?
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Running low on aircraft ?
Just took a trip to Europe from Hong Kong on Turkish Airlines. When I stopped over in Istanbul en route back, I couldn't help to notice that a number of flights (I remember Beijing) was delayed 4...
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Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles
Sep 8, 19, 10:08 am
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Choose A Seat option blanked out on Dashboard
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Choose A Seat option blanked out on Dashboard
Does anybody know any reason why when you look up on www.turkishairlines.com, "choose a seat" button is blanked out, but you can select a seat using the app ?
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Aug 15, 19, 12:55 am
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HKG Pier dining — what a let down!
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Well, Qantas Lounge in HK is operated by Accor...
Well, Qantas Lounge in HK is operated by Accor and puts CX lounges (at least the business class ones) to shame.
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Eva Air | Infinity MileageLands
Mar 15, 19, 8:07 pm
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Eva Air Revamps Wifi Service
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Called EVA Air Hong Kong as I checked in within...
Called EVA Air Hong Kong as I checked in within the 48 hour window but did not see link to get wifi voucher code. Reservations advised that free wifi is only given to tickets ISSUED after March 5...
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Eva Air | Infinity MileageLands
Mar 12, 19, 8:11 pm
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Lounge/shower situation with BR lounges in Taipei and alternatives
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What about the food offerings across the three...
What about the food offerings across the three lounges ?
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Eva Air | Infinity MileageLands
Mar 11, 19, 12:13 am
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Lounge/shower situation with BR lounges in Taipei and alternatives
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Lounge/shower situation with BR lounges in Taipei and alternatives
Transiting in Taipei twice, once between 930am and 11pm, another between 530am and 7am. Knowing how crowded and nothing-to-write-home-about the BR lounges are in general, if I am flying business...
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Other Asian, Australian, and South Pacific Airlines
Feb 26, 19, 2:05 am
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Logistics of Extra Legroom Seats on A359 of Hong Kong Airlines
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Logistics of Extra Legroom Seats on A359 of Hong Kong Airlines
There are 10+ rows of Economy Comfort (Extra Legroom) on A350 on Hong Kong Airlines, and you can supposedly reserve those seats for a nominal amount. By rule, when you check in at the airport...
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Feb 12, 19, 2:44 am
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Hong Kong Flavours on Flights ex-HKG
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Interesting how the original Business Traveller...
Interesting how the original Business Traveller article had pictures of fried fish in sweet corn sauce on jasmine rice as well as steamed pork and water chestnut patties on jasmine rice. Both looked...
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Feb 12, 19, 2:27 am
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Cathay Pacific set to close Toronto cabin crew base, with up to 120 jobs at risk
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I noticed a few Bangkok-based crew getting on...
I noticed a few Bangkok-based crew getting on CX654 on Sunday.... whereas the rest of the crew (Hong Kong based) were doing return trip from CX653. And going back to the earlier comment of Southeast...
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Feb 10, 19, 9:01 pm
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Posting of points/miles from Bangkok Airways flights
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Posting of points/miles from Bangkok Airways flights
In general, how long (or rather how many days) does it take for points/miles from Bangkok Airways flights (with CX flight numbers) to be posted ? Deciding when I should chase MP/AM........
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Jan 10, 19, 11:13 pm
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Odd service timing on CX198
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CX 343 at least in J starts with a "late supper"...
CX 343 at least in J starts with a "late supper" and then a couple of hours before landing, breakfast. Of course, the general rule is, no matter what class you travel in, EAT before you board (CX...
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Other Middle Eastern and African Airlines
Jan 3, 19, 3:16 am
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IRROPS of ET644 on Dec 19 2018
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zhaobao
Follow up on what subsequently happened. So...
Follow up on what subsequently happened.
So went to check in for ET645 the next morning and I noticed that only two check in counters were open. Apparently most passengers checked in the night...
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Other Middle Eastern and African Airlines
Dec 20, 18, 6:58 am
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IRROPS of ET644 on Dec 19 2018
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zhaobao
IRROPS of ET644 on Dec 19 2018
Was going to fly ET645 from HKG to ADD on Dec 20. Just decided to look at flight status of ET644 this morning and noticed that on ET's own website, it shows "delayed", "cancelled due to fuel...
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Other Middle Eastern and African Airlines
Dec 19, 18, 6:46 pm
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Ethiopian - new online upgrade auction
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49,833
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zhaobao
Tried to check in on the web within the window...
Tried to check in on the web within the window and now got the note
Itinerary is not eligible for check-in.
We have found your reservation, but there is a problem with your ticket. Please see a...
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Other Middle Eastern and African Airlines
Dec 18, 18, 10:47 pm
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Ethiopian - new online upgrade auction
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zhaobao
My ticket is a HKG to Addis return in L class....
My ticket is a HKG to Addis return in L class. The minimum bid was US$510 and we bid US$550. I am sure even in the same booking class, there is some algorithm behind to determine what the minimum...
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Other Middle Eastern and African Airlines
Dec 18, 18, 9:24 am
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Ethiopian - new online upgrade auction
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49,833
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zhaobao
Hong Kong to Addis upgrade cleared at US$40 above...
Hong Kong to Addis upgrade cleared at US$40 above minimum per person for party of 2. The booking class is Z; so not sure if I would have a heck of a time crediting to Air Canada/Aeroplan and...
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Cathay Pacific | Marco Polo Club
Dec 10, 18, 10:44 pm
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191
Upgrade Bid
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79,369
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zhaobao
Agree with Blum. I have seen upgrade bids for...
Agree with Blum. I have seen upgrade bids for trips to/from Chiangmai, Bangkok and Chengdu so far. The upgrade offer shows up a few days after I ticket normally. Looking at the actual offers, it is...
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Other Middle Eastern and African Airlines
Nov 1, 18, 4:15 am
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144
Ethiopian - new online upgrade auction
Views:
49,833
Posted By
zhaobao
What is the booking class that one gets with the...
What is the booking class that one gets with the upgrade auction ? Had a hard time crediting miles onto SQ and AC with the upgrade program on SA ... SQ would not even credit miles based on original...
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Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles
Sep 11, 18, 2:12 am
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5
Lounge in HK airport by TK
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1,966
Posted By
zhaobao
Just for reference, - Not sure if TK's...
Just for reference,
- Not sure if TK's default lounge is Plaza Premium FIRST. If so, there may not be a lot of people after all as you need to co-pay to get in even if you have access to Plaza...
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Other Middle Eastern and African Airlines
Aug 16, 18, 12:29 am
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Seat assignment in Y for 2 people on 787 on ET
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761
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zhaobao
Booked a window and aisle seat right now on one...
Booked a window and aisle seat right now on one of the rows in the front with the middle seat empty. Not planning to pick a row in the back since don't want to have 200 people in front of me when...
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