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These Australian debit cards don't charge overseas transaction fees

Oct 29, 2018, 02:22 PM

I use the HSBC card and so far so good ,have only used it in Asia.The app is a bit dated I think and not simplified.
Virgin Australia reveals new 'international lounge network'

Oct 17, 2018, 02:50 PM

The Wellington lounge will be on the mezzanine level above Intl departure gates 27.
Best seats for legroom on Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo

Sep 30, 2018, 12:20 PM

Very inconsistent ,and although I love the 321,I feel the trans tasman war will really fire up following VA all inclusive relaunch at the end of October.
Turkish Airlines wants Istanbul-Sydney flights by June 2019

Sep 19, 2018, 06:43 PM

The new airport in IST opens next month ,which is a added bonus.
The 20-hour flight is coming (and it may have a gym and bunk beds)

Aug 30, 2018, 12:16 PM

Disgusting rather have a few hours to stretch legs on a stopover then 20 hours in a tube even in business or first .

Garuda change from A330 to B737

Jul 19, 2019, 11:08 AM

For a flight under 5 hours narrowbody aircraft are more then sufficient.I agree the statement about no alternative landing airports for safety is incorrect but the 737 for such a short journey is comfortable.
Best way of flying economy from Sydney-London

Nov 30, 2018, 01:24 PM

I got back this week and Did Virgin up the entire way ,my first leg was in business (MEL-HKG-LHR) fantastic even economy on the London leg was great and you can book it all the way through on VA website. Coming back I flew cathay 77W and superb even managed to wangle a empty row.
QF using 737s on international routes

Oct 29, 2018, 02:27 PM

Nothing wrong with 737 or 320/321 on shorthaul sectors ,they are sufficent and for a flight less then 5hours you do not need lie flat beds etc.The travelling public needs to stop having private jet syndrome and entitlement.
Virgin Partners dropping like flies

Sep 30, 2018, 12:24 PM

Joining one of the alliance wont assist its pure advantage is to the guest experience.VA needs to have its remaining shares fully brought by SIA or Nanshan group.
UBank Visa debit now a viable travel card option?

Aug 26, 2018, 02:42 PM

HSBC global debit is amazing also