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They say a butterfly flapping its wings over the Amazon can impact people living thousands of kilometres away. While we won’t go into climate change or similar debates now, its true that an event affecting just a few people can have a profound effect on many further down the track. And so it seems, this … Continued
We have all had a trip or two where something has gone wrong, making for an unhappy memory. For some travellers, that trip can turn into a nightmare, especially when things continue to go wrong at your expense. Just wondering if you can assist with the best way to proceed with a claim from Emirates … Continued
Complimentary meals or snacks are often a feature of fares with full service airlines. For some of our members, just because they are free, or being served at an unusual time, does not mean you have to eat them. I wonder whether I’m alone in almost totally avoiding in flight meals. Whether in economy or … Continued
One member this week queries why Status credits are tied to frequent flyer point earn rates. Our members discuss whether there is scope to improve the ways in which status credits are awarded. One suggestion is that there should be an incentive based system for the accrual of status credits. For example, the more flights … Continued
Our members write trip reports for many reasons. It may be a business trip for work in Business Class to Europe. Or it may be a leisure hop in economy across the ditch. This week our trip report is one that is less common, when it comes to the reasons for the journey. Doesn’t time … Continued
For many years it has been a sight for sore eyes. Whether you travel for pleasure or for business, it’s always been a welcome addition to a hotel’s TV programming. We are talking about the Australia Network, a cable TV channel mainly offered in Asia that featured the best (and sometimes the worst) shows from … Continued
For those raising a family, a weekend away often involves doing things the family wants to do. On the rare occasions when a couple find themselves travelling without the family, it can feel like a new experience. What to do, and where to go, are questions that take on a whole new dimension. I’m coming … Continued
When travelling on a highway besides a large truck have you ever felt uncomfortable in your small car? Perhaps you have got a similar feeling swimming in the ocean knowing your sharing it with creatures that are larger than you and maybe not as friendly as they may look? One of our members this week … Continued
One member this week gets a crash course in the best ways to redeem frequent flyer points. This member has enough toasters and Woolworths gift vouchers and instead wants to get the best bang for their points on flight redemptions. Our trusty members are quick to rally and provide some invaluable hints, tips and tricks … Continued
From time to time, we may come across something a company has done that makes us decide to stop doing business with them. It may have been a poor experience, a policy change or just the realisation that they were no longer a company that meet your expectations. This week’s trip report is about one … Continued
These days it seems it’s almost a daily occurrence. Be it helping themselves to their duty free stash or just taking advantage of the airlines generosity, passengers are confusing the cabin with a public bar and acting accordingly. With an unruly passenger onboard, and cabin safety of paramount importance, the resultant diversion comes at great … Continued
Booking hotels these days has never been easier. Thanks to the internet, hotel chains can easily take reservations online. If you want to look at hotels across a variety of chains, there are plenty of third party sites that can help. However, not all sites are cheap, easy to use, or cover a good choice … Continued