Totally opposed to the window shade police. Trapped in a metal tube at 36,000 feet, the sublime views of sunlight, sometimes mountain ranges, watching the terrain at takeoff and landing, keeps you sane. If you want to sleep, wear the eye patches provided.

So why does it cost A$48 for an an IDP in Australia, but only 7.50 Pounds in the UK?

In Oct 2018 we bought Cathay Pacific Business Class return MEL/AMS and MAD/MEL for travel in Sept 2019 at $5395

I think that carry on baggage is out of control.I've even seen a lawnmower in its box carried on board. Punctuality is affected by the large number of large cases carried on - searching for space and then slowly retrieving from a non-adjacent locker, holding everyone up. (Boarding rear seats firs...