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After coronavirus, airline travel will never be the same
May 06, 2020, 06:24 PMI wouldn't be betting on a vaccine getting us back to "normal" (I'm a doctor). 1. There is no guarantee that a successful vaccine will be produced. 2. If there is, it will take 12 - 18 month to test safety and efficacy. 3. Vaccinating everyone in the world will be logistically impossible (even...
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Review: Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore
Mar 06, 2020, 06:39 PMStayed there over Xmas with the family. Fantastic resort, and one of the few places in Asia that you can drink the tap water and is Zika-free.
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El Al readies non-stop flights to Melbourne
Mar 06, 2020, 06:32 PMMy wife and I are booked on the direct MLB-TLV flight next month. Hopefully it won't get cancelled. Have travelled many times via BKK and HKK, and am looking forward to saving time (at least 7 hrs less including layover) with the direct flight. I am happier with their security than other airlin...
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Qantas upgrades business class breakfast
May 22, 2019, 06:23 PMI was referring to Qantas flights of course
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Qantas upgrades business class breakfast
May 22, 2019, 06:22 PMYou guys in Sydney are worried about the breakfast? At least you get direct flights. Asia flights from Melbourne are few and far between, and in the case of Bangkok, non-existent unless you want to fly Jetstar. Thai have a great food service.
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Mournful Musings of a Melancholy Melburnian...
Jul 31, 2020, 05:31 PMMaybe they're waiting for lockdown 2.1 (expected next week) or 3.0. Hang in there everyone - this is going to last for a long time.
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Purchasing Upgrades at Check In
Jan 10, 2020, 05:00 PMTurkish Airlines do at check-in. Recently US$950 upgrade from Economy to Business for Singapore-Istanbul.Emirates offer A$1,000 for Singapore-Melbourne but only from cabin crew.
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Using Qantas Points to book Tel Aviv to Melbourne
Jun 28, 2019, 08:48 PMYes, that's how I do it. Book the 2 legs separately. I like to stay over in HK or BKK to break up the trip.