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This was my trip report from 2007 on another site: Recently returned to Oz after a cruise to Falklands, Sth Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula. We departed from Puerto Madryn on Prof Molchanov (50 pax only) on 9th Nov. Rough weather, beam on, on the 10th Nov meant that all except 4 of us got...

Buy domestic travel insurance instead. I have used this site finderdotcomdotau/travel-insurance/domestic-travel-insurance to get 10% discount off Insure and Go. 1 week cost $33.00 for $4000.00 rental car excess coverage. Considerably cheaper than buying insurance at the rental counter.

Thanks for that - looks good.

To HKG 14 May, return 6 Jun

Hi All, Flying Cairns Hong Kong on Cathay (CX146). My query relates to seating in Business. Seatguru says the seats are 45 inch pitch recliners and Seatexpert says 60 inch pitch with 171° recline. Does anyone know which is correct?

My parents are flying to Kansai late next month and catching a cruise from Kobe. They are in their 80s and use a walking stick. 2 Questions: What is the best way for them to get from Kansai to Kobe? Any suggestions for cheap, quality accommodation in Kobe, for a one night stay?

I emailed Citibank re accruing QANTAS Freq flyer points - this is their response: Dear xx_ Thank you for your email. We confirm that Qantas Frequent Flyer earn rate on Citibank Signature card will remain as one point per one $1.00 spent. However, if you choose to remain on your current...

My wife and I have recently returned from Sth America flying Business class with Lan Chile. When I started looking the cheapest we could find SYD SCL return was around $9500. Using the Lan website, we booked return to EZE, the fare came down to $7100 - fly further for a cheaper rate - they are...

As stated, JAL sleeper seats are superb - I'm 6'3". As of 8 months ago sleeper seats are avbl all flights from Narita to London, Paris, New York and Chicago. Check their website for additional routes - they are adding more all the time. JAL upcoming membership of Oneworld is a downer as far as...

I can't seem to find any Business class seats on QFF to Sth America. Is this normal - any hints? Additional question - trying to get to Ushaia in Nov. Which airlines would you recommend or not recommend? Ta