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Traveller letters

One Traveller reader found it easy to book a flight with Qatar Airways using Virgin Australia’s Velocity points.

So long Qantas, I found a better option for frequent flyer points

“Not only was I somewhat amazed to see that seats were available on my selected date but when I had to cancel and re-book, it only cost me $60.”

One Traveller reader was unhappy with Hawaiian Airlines’ business class seats.

Great crew, but everything else about this business class fell short

“The beds were cramped, the meals were inedible and the airport lounge was like something from the 1950s.”

Qantas menus are now found on the inflight screens.

Qantas’ international meal service left me feeling cheesed off

“On a flight to Hong Kong, the lunch menu listed something I was later told had not been served in years.”

Qantas premium economy.

I tried to downgrade from Qantas premium to economy and was rebuffed

“The flight was fairly empty, so I tried to move to an empty row of four seats in economy but was stopped and told I couldn’t change classes.”

Virgin Australia Velocity points expire after 24 months of no activity on your account.

I lost 196,000 Virgin points because I didn’t receive ‘marketing’ emails

“Last week I logged on to my Velocity account and was surprised to see that my points balance was showing as zero.”

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One reader discovered a $99.50 charge on a travel card that hadn’t been used for six years.

My travel card, unused for six years, suddenly had a $99 OnlyFans charge

“We should pay attention when reminder letters are sent by banks to check the balances on our cards.”

One reader paid for extra legroom seats but was moved to a different seat upon check in.

Qantas not giving you a refund? Do what I did

“I wasn’t allocated the extra legroom seats I paid for and a month later Qantas had still not refunded me the cost.”

Is it legal to not honour the original booking rate?

We booked early and cheaply, then our motel did the unthinkable

Our motel doubled our room rate and asked us to pay an extra night only two months out from the Parkes Elvis Festival. Is this legal?

Treasury expects Aussies to start travelling oveseas for work again

Even our flight’s captain got sick of waiting for luggage

“After hours of delay, the captain had to make the call to depart, indicating that one third of the flight’s bags had not been loaded.”

Backpackers should dress appropriately for the destinations and situation they’re in.

Backpackers, no one wants to see your bum at lunch

“This is for backpackers: please dress according to the local customs when visiting countries.”

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/traveller/topic/traveller-letters-l66