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Air Canada eyes Melbourne for new A350 jets
Mar 17, 2026, 12:50 PMNot to mention the cabin crew. I flew Vancouver to Brisbane a few days back. I and other travellers were shocked by the age, weight and, for a few, mobility issues of the cabin crew. And they came with poor attitudes too - been in the job way too long and barely going through th...
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Travelling overseas? Take your Medicare card with you
May 14, 2025, 05:37 PMHi crosscourt - what were the 4 places please? Could you share the details?
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Travelling overseas? Take your Medicare card with you
Aug 30, 2024, 03:56 PMYep, excellent treatment in the UK when I fell ill on a recent trip. No issues with the reciprocal agreement. Saw a GP the same morning that I attended the local medical centre and, best of all, it was free! The receptionist thought I was very strange when I stood there with my ...
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Cash payouts for cancelled Qantas flights
Jul 09, 2024, 06:43 PMA timely reminder, given QF2 was cancelled yesterday!
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What’s next for Qantas in the post-Alan Joyce era?
Sep 25, 2023, 01:43 PMCall centres in Australia, resourced with enough well trained staff to make this part of the customer experience a good one.Oh, and when they destroy my suitcase, don’t respond after 3 months saying “We accept no liability”! Own it!
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Exemptions to Mask Wearing on Flights
Apr 28, 2021, 04:19 PMOriginally Posted by Jono777 Again, I work for VA and we can't ask for proof of exemption, so if you can't wear a mask just explain this to staff at check in. All these people saying it's selfish, they should drive etc, get over yourselves. How many people have got seriously ill on aeroplanes? Ho...
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Exemptions to Mask Wearing on Flights
Apr 28, 2021, 04:13 PMOriginally Posted by GBRGB Just wear it until the plane takes off and then remove it down around your neck, like half the people on the plane do anyway, the flight attendants don’t say anything, I was on a flight last week, half the pax didn’t have their masks over their face. Agreed....
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Exemptions to Mask Wearing on Flights
Apr 28, 2021, 04:11 PMOriginally Posted by tommygun It's more than having a defense against prosecution. Airlines will not let you fly without a mask, unless exempt. VA is clear that if you have trouble breathing with a mask you can be exempt. They suggest you complete and email a Medical Clearance form, signed by you...
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Traveller etiquette
Mar 17, 2021, 03:43 PMOriginally Posted by Joe Lots of corporate demi gods out there too who act like nothing nothing short of obnoxious pigs when it comes to etiquette at hotels or in-flight. Yes, agree. Like sticking bags, usually massive, in Business Class overhead lockers when they’re flying Economy. Saw a...