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Traveller letters

Jetstar passengers no longer earn Qantas points for “starter plus” fares.

Traveller Letters: Jetstar passengers beware this rule change

“Jetstar’s economy class has always suited us provided we upgraded our booking with a ‘starter plus’ bundle, until now.”

One reader was happy despite being bumped from a KLM flight in Europe.

Traveller Letters: We received $573 for just a two-hour flight delay

“We were bumped from a flight in Europe. How we were treated was a welcome surprise and a lesson for Australia.”

Qatar Airways business class.

Traveller Letters: Qatar’s business class should come with a warning

Our high expectations were first quashed when we were quoted an extra $149 each for seat selection. Later, we found we didn’t have lounge access.

One reader found this 1970s Qantas flight attendant uniform appalling.

Traveller Letters: Why do female cabin crew wear such appalling outfits?

“Female cabin crew have always been required to wear the most appalling uniforms while their male counterparts wear plain tailored shirts and trousers.”

One reader was impressed with a Qantas crew’s handling of a difficult situation.

Traveller Letters: There’s one reason we still want to support Qantas

“Our flight was turned back due to a fault, the next one cancelled and the one after that delayed three hours.”

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One reader had a frustrating experience with European budget carrier Easyjet.

Traveller Letters: Book with this budget airline at your peril

“When it works, it’s great. When things go wrong however, you are totally on your own.”

One reader couldn’t access free Wi-Fi during his business class Emirates flight after choosing to put the points on his Qantas Frequent Flyer account.

Traveller Letters: I was caught out by Qantas-Emirates codeshare

“I recently flew Emirates business class to Europe for $10,000-plus, but opted to put the points on my Qantas Frequent Flyer.”

Getting downgraded from Emirates premium economy had a happy ending for one Traveller reader.

Traveller Letters: I was downgraded from premium, but I had the last laugh

“I was informed by Emirates at the bag drop that my seat – for which I had checked in online four days earlier – had been given to another passenger.”

SatDec9cover - Singapore Airlines new A380 - Steve Meacham Supplied by Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class

Traveller Letters: This premium economy is not worth the money

“In the air the food was poor and the toilets were shared with economy class. The only advantage was a bit more seat space and faster disembarking.”

The Douro by train.

Traveller Letters: Is it fair that costs go up after you make a booking?

I was quoted one price for motel accommodation, but on arrival it had gone up by 10 per cent and it was too late to back out.

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