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    Mobility Assistance on one leg of international itinerary

    I am ambulatory but do not cope well with distance or speed especially if I am carrying anything (including a small bag with my essential meds etc.) I use wheelchair assistance every time I travel internationally. If a buggy is unsuitable, that’s fine, make sure that the person’s needs are...
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    Overnight connection at SIN on two separate tickets with non-aligned airlines

    I stayed at the CP for a week very nice & convenient. Not only is it close to T3 it is actually contiguous with the terminal. I put my bags on a trolley, took the trolley on the train to T3 & then pushed the trolley to the check-in desk where hotel staff took them for me. Added bonus to the...
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    Getting Around In The UK

    We always hire a car, booked from here as we are visiting family as well as touring around. But use public transport sometimes when more convenient Used Avis last year using QFF code for discount, was cheaper than Hertz with (very very large) employer's discount code :shock:. Also no upfront...
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    Qantas Club Member's Guest Passes

    Hi, Just my 2c worth. I noticed this when renewing my QP membership yesterday - annual guest card. No idea what it looks like, nor will I, as I didn't take up their kind invitation :D HTH Sue
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    APEC Business Travel Card - Express Immigration Clearance

    Hi all APEC BTC gurus, I applied for the card a couple of weeks ago & received the email below a couple of days ago. Dear Applicant, Just a quick email to acknowledge that we have received your application for an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC). As part of our processing we must make sure...
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    Should there be a dress code when flying

    Hi Sorry simongr - I'm with the bare foot parade ;) When travelling for leisure I often wear thongs & take them off on board. I wear "dress" thongs very frequently, including at home. Then again, I am a girl :D However I always have socks when I go anywhere near the toilets (yuk). As for...
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    Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel, Singapore

    Checked out from the Mandarin down the road on Monday - hotel charges were along the following lines Total amount without charges 100 (amount as per quote) Total service charge 10 Total CESS 0 Total GST...
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    Yellow Fever Vaccination

    I think that you do need to get the shot - as far as i know Nairobi is the capital of Kenya ;)
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    Air NZ carry on - trumpet + bag possible?

    Thanks for your replies - will check with NZ & get my sister to check with school. Kind regards Sue
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    Air NZ carry on - trumpet + bag possible?

    Hi all I've had no luck searching on this one, so I have to ask My nephew is going on a school trip next month to CHC. Can he take his trumpet as carry on in addition to a smalll backpack? He's in whY & has no status. Many thanks Sue
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    Should voice calls be allowed on aircraft?

    I like that it is my chance to escape from the dreaded phone when I am on a flight - my little piece of sanctuary :) Just my 2c worth Sue
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    QANTAS Competitions - fact or fiction

    Got my 500pts online check in bonus on Monday - didn't even know there was a promotion on :o Memo to self take head out of sand ;) Regards Sue
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    CheckMyTrip Infotriever

    I also use CWT for leisure (as well as work). Still able to use Infotriever for $0 via Virtually There :) HTH Sue
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    Finding out how full the plane is?

    Hi I tried doing some dummy bookings in our corporate travel booking tool which normally shows a seat map & allows seat selection. I tried for 1 May & 1 day either side - not getting the chance to select seats :( I noticed this once before on a booking - no idea what was wrong - had to...
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    Security screening AFTER the flight?

    I have also been screened post flight from Burnie - QF in Sep 2005, so indeed nothing new here. As I was going on to SYD & had carry on it was definitely appropriate. Kind regards Sue
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