SYD-Sydney

1d ago

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Issues with Jetstar baggage rules on a business class American Airlines itinerary

I booked a one-way business class ticket directly with American Airlines from Melbourne (MEL) to Orlando (MCO), with a connection through Sydney (SYD). The first leg is operated by Jetstar, and I was surprised to find that it behaves very differently from what I expected. When I...

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16d ago

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Mother of all opups and first delta one experience lax to syd

I was pleasantly surprised to receive an unexpected upgrade from Premium Select to Delta One, likely because Premium Select was oversold, though I am not certain. I was very impressed with the Delta One Lounge at LAX, especially the steak frites. The onboard Delta One experience...

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1month ago

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Qatar Avios on Virgin Australia SYD–ZQN. How much are the fees?

I’m looking to move points into Qatar Privilege Club to book a Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Queenstown next March. The pricing I’m seeing is around 11,000 Avios per person, which looks better than Qantas or BA for the same route. What I cannot figure out is the cash...

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1month ago

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Former Qantas and Ansett executive planning Ryanair-style low-cost airline in Australia australianaviation.com.au

Plans have reportedly been revealed for a new ultra-low-cost airline that could operate out of Western Sydney International Airport. The proposed airline, called Zinc Airlines, is being led by Peter Kelly, a former executive involved with both Ansett and Qantas, including work...

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1month ago

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Offering guest access to Sydney First Class Lounge on May 17 (morning)

I’ve made this offer a few times before without any takers, although one time it eventually worked out for someone in the community, so I’m trying again. If anyone is flying out of Sydney on Sunday, May 17, and would like access to the First Class Lounge, I can bring one guest...

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1month ago

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Baggage rules on AA itinerary with Jetstar segment ATL–LAX–SYD–DRW, carry-on confusion and checked bag allowance

I’ve booked my daughter on a long-haul itinerary from Atlanta to Darwin via LAX and Sydney, all on a single American Airlines ticket. She is finishing college and will be traveling with: 2 checked bags (one extra paid) 1 duffle bag she plans to use as carry-on for competition...

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1month ago

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Qantas delay shortened my Sydney connection and now I’m worried about making my Melbourne flight

I’m flying Tokyo to Sydney and then onward to Melbourne, but my flight delay has reduced my Sydney layover from 2.5 hours down to about 1 hour 20 minutes. Since this is my first time arriving in Australia, I’m a bit stressed about whether that’s enough time to clear immigration,...

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2month ago

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Qantas bag drop timing question at Sydney Airport (SYD)

A frequent Qantas traveler who has reached Platinum status and is flying internationally from Sydney Terminal 1 wants to know how early they can drop their bags. They’re used to early bag drop on domestic flights at Terminal 3 (often 6+ hours before departure) and want to use...

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3month ago

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Lounge access in Sydney with Lufthansa Senator flying Cathay economy?

Someone asked an interesting question about lounge access at SYD. They’re flying Sydney to Hong Kong on a Lufthansa codeshare operated by Cathay Pacific, booked in economy, and they have Lufthansa Senator status. The confusion is whether that status gives lounge access in Sydney...

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3month ago

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Brisbane to Tokyo via Sydney… is 1h45 enough?

Looking at booking BNE–SYD–HND/NRT through JAL, but the connection in Sydney is pretty tight. Arrive 7:30am into Sydney Domestic and depart 9:15am from Sydney International. Does anyone know if bags are automatically transferred in this case? Or would I have to collect and...

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4month ago

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1h30 to get from SYD T1 to T3… doable or risky?

Landing in Sydney T1 at 2:15pm on a Sunday (non-Qantas). Then have a 3:45pm Qantas flight to Brisbane out of T3. So that’s 1 hour 30 minutes to clear international, transfer terminals, recheck if needed, and get through domestic security. Booking sites are offering it, but I’m...

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7month ago

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Worth paying $1800 to upgrade to business on AA LAX–SYD?

Flying LAX to Sydney later this month and got an offer to upgrade to business for $1800 each. It’s a 15-hour flight, and there are still about 25 open seats. We’ve never done business before and are tempted, but wondering if it’s better to wait and see if it drops closer to...

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1y ago

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Remote Baggage Screening Debuts for Sydney–LAX Travelers executivetraveller.com

American Airlines has launched a game-changing trial at LAX for international arrivals from Sydney. Travelers with connecting flights beyond Los Angeles will no longer need to re-check their baggage after clearing customs. The new Remote Baggage Screening system enables bags to...

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1y ago

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Delta to expand its Australian footprint flightradar24.com

Delta is making big moves in Australia! 🇦🇺✈️ Expanding routes and adding more flights—great news for travelers. Have you flown Delta to Australia before? How was your experience?

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1y ago

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Smoke Onboard: Sydney-Bound Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 Returns To Los Angeles simpleflying.com

Delta's A350 had to turn back to LA due to smoke onboard! ✈️🔥 Must’ve been a scary moment—anyone ever had an in-flight emergency like that?

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1y ago

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Turkish Airlines to fly daily from Sydney next year australianaviation.com.au

✈️ Turkish Airlines to Fly Daily from Sydney in 2025! 🌏🚀 The airline is expanding its Australian presence with daily flights to Istanbul. Have you ever taken advantage of a new long-haul route? Share your experience! #TurkishAirlines #Aviation #Travel

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1y ago

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Delta Air Lines to launch first flights to Melbourne, Australia, in 2025 thepointsguy.com

Delta Air Lines is launching its first-ever flights to Melbourne, Australia this December! ✈️ The route will connect Los Angeles (LAX) to MEL on an Airbus A350-900 with Delta’s newest cabins. Anyone planning to check out this new route?

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1y ago

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Qantas best on-time over Jetstar and Virgin Australia but well behind global rivals afr.com

Qantas has been ranked as the most on-time airline among Australian carriers but lags behind global competitors. Punctuality is key in air travel—have you had good experiences with Qantas or other airlines when it comes to being on time? Share your stories below!

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1y ago

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Vietnam suspends flights to and from Danang due to virus outbreak cnbc.com

Vietnam has suspended flights to and from Danang due to a recent virus outbreak, as reported by CNBC. The pandemic continues to disrupt travel globally—have you experienced flight cancellations or sudden changes recently? Share your stories!

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1y ago

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China Southern Airlines Reshapes International Air Network with Key Adjustments in This December travelandtourworld.com

China Southern Airlines is adjusting its international flight network in December 2024 to align with passenger demand and optimize fleet utilization. Notable changes include increasing the Beijing Daxing–Amsterdam route from five to six weekly flights starting January 1, 2025,...

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1y ago

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Keep us happy on the new 22 hour long Qantas’ direct flight from Sydney to New York and London qf001 delicious.com.au

For this long flight get a premium economy seat. Nice innovation though I don’t think I am itching to experience this first hand but I am looking forward to reading about.

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