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This week we look at one of the common experiences travellers undertake, the need to stay at an Airport Hotel, specifically the new Rydges at Sydney Airport. With Sydney having so many morning flights overseas, it’s quite common to fly to Sydney the day before and spend the night in Sydney before departing on the … Continued
This week one of our members heard a somewhat puzzling in-flight announcement from the cabin crew I really believe this is a first for me in 200+ flights over the past 5 years, but on my ARM-SYD QFlink today the announcement was “now is the time to turn off all electronic devices and remove headphones … Continued
Imagine going to work each day and being critiqued on your every decision, scrutinised on your every move, and answerable to a nation of media outlets. The CEO’s of Qantas and Virgin are performance reviewed on a daily basis in this manner. This week our members provide their very own performance feedback and reviews on … Continued
With concerns about travel to Bangkok on their mind, one of members asks an interesting question The political situation in Thailand is a bit worrying and could be much worse by the time of travel, so I’m considering ditching BKK as a destination if the situation worsens. The last leg of the ticket is Hong … Continued
After some difficulties with a North American Winter, our roving member, Mattg, heads this week to South America, specifically Brazil and Peru. No doubt many will be heading to Brazil later this year for the World Cup, so it’s a good time to find out what’s on offer. While many visit the country as tourists, … Continued
Despite many of us living in a society where plastic is the common means of payment, it’s cash that is the King while travelling. But how do you get local currency cheaply in strange lands? The easy way to get cash is via a cash exchange. However you do run the risk of theft and/or … Continued
Once bitten twice shy? Many of us have been bitten before when a program devalues its points or closes. The fear of being the victim once again often makes us constantly review our balances, looking at ways to ensure optimum value is achieved. Recent news that our local airlines have been struggling has had many … Continued
One member this week has a rather enviable problem. They have a ten day holiday to plan and have no idea where to go. Our well-travelled and limitlessly helpful bunch are delighted to provide some getaway recommendations. Locally, Central and Northern Australia were highly recommended for their culture and unique experiences. Our nearby Kiwi cousins … Continued
This month sees one of our members tempted down the path some have taken before. In the spirit of “Why fly direct when you can connect”, they are looking at flying Business to America via Fiji with Fiji Airways. What’s on offer? If you are a couple, a saving of $5,000 to start with! Airlines … Continued
Encounters can often provide travellers with memories they will keep forever. But some may leave you with the feeling of unease – missed opportunity or money saved? One of our members recently had such an experience Ever have one of those days where you wish you could go back and have again? We were walking … Continued
One of our members is planning a big family trip to Disneyworld in Florida, and asks the question I am looking to take the family to Disneyworld around September. So basically Sydney to Orlando. Assuming I am bronze member in both Frequent Flyer programs, and the money for the flights is roughly the same. We … Continued
Frequent Flyers have a lot to thank the Spanish for, including making Guam their only Pacific port east of the Philippines from about 1565. Thanks to the spoils of winning the American Spanish War in the 1890s, America was granted control over Puerto Rico & Guam, making them territories of the United States. While the … Continued