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Singapore Airlines A380 soars in Sydney, Melbourne
May 17, 2023, 06:58 PMI just transferred some miles from VA to SQ and indeed they did appear almost immediately.I did have to logoff and logon to the SQ website for them to appear. Simply refreshing the browser didn't do the job.
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Why Cathay Pacific changed its first class Champagne glasses
Mar 30, 2023, 08:01 PMI agree with the shape of the champagne glass. A simple iso tasting glass makes an excellent vessel for champagne.And Lynch Bages is an excellent Bordeaux. A visit to their chateaux was a highlight of a visit to the region a few years back.Navigating the Australian wine importing customs process ...
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How to pack wine in your suitcase or checked luggage
Jun 12, 2022, 07:41 PMI carry a strong cardboard 6 pack box with good dividers. Then I put each bottle in a sports sock, then tightly pack every spare spot in the box with clothing. Then a tightly wrap the box with packing tape then surround it with jeans etc.It only let me down once at Stockholm Arlanda airport (all ...
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Why it’s almost impossible to book a flight with points right now
Jun 08, 2022, 03:00 PMThis is so true. Although based in Australia I normally buy my return tickets originating I’m Europe because they’re much cheaper. So after being stranded in Australia during covid I had to take a one way positioning flight to Europe to restart the cycle.I’m Turkish Airlines Gol...
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Buy two years of Star Alliance Gold status – and get your money back!
May 26, 2022, 10:19 PMThis could make a nice gift for someone. I’m about to buy over $20k of Thai flights. Knowing the Thai systems I’m concerned about timing of the purchase vs receipt of the voucher vs convenience of use against a booking.
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Are the flight restrictions worth it?
Jul 31, 2020, 03:29 PMIn the early days when there was minimal community transmission and most cases were from incoming passengers strict quarantine served Australia well. Its benefit outweighed its cost (financial, emotional, psychological, Etc)However now there is high rates of community transmission (particularly i...
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Is Sydney to London - via Beijing - a good option?
Apr 23, 2019, 08:13 PMMy experiences have been with Air China in business class. The worst part is long layovers in Beijing (PEK). Their product is mostly good, food is ok, IFE is poor, PEK lounges are a bit below par but by no means “terrible”.Their FA’s really try hard. They aren’t as polishe...
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Buying a Sim card at San Francisco Airport
Sep 26, 2018, 03:37 PMIf you can get to a t mobile store they have a $30 USD plus taxes tourist sim. 3 weeks unlimited calls messages etc plus 2 GB high speed data then unlimited slooow data. You can’t extend the plan. At the end throw away the sim and get another. There are some slightly cheaper plans elsewhere...