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    Pets in the Cabin - Coming soon on Virgin Australia

    Has anyone considered the issue of an emergency evacuation of the aircraft? We are all told to leave personal belongings behind in the event of an emergency, so what happens with the family pet, can you really imagine the owner leaving the family pet behind? Then the time to get the cage out and...
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    10,000 Woolworths rewards points for a travel insurance policy.

    Tried today, best offer was 5000 points, but prices quoted were rediculous, so a waste of time for me.
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    Surprise Sale

    Think it's closed now but got $279 fares each way MEL-PER for 20th May and returning 3rd June on the A330, so very happy!
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    who takes out travel insurance for trans Tasman or domestic travel

    As an older Australian would love to know which company you use for TI, as it's a minefield for us oldies.
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    Retired credit card options - approval rate/banks

    Everyone to their own, but having a points earning cc for my normal spend has allowed us to travel overseas multiple times in Business Class comfort, which has saved us a lot of money if tickets were purchased.
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    Retired credit card options - approval rate/banks

    It is certainly easier to get a cc before retirement, so a wise move. Assets seem to be totally ignored, it's all about income to your account The issue of ability to repay within 3 years is the Government requirement that is apparently causing problems with the banks having issues with giving...
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    Retired credit card options - approval rate/banks

    Yes I received bonus points as I had not had a Westpac card previously. I only received a $6k limit but that doesn't worry me as it is easy to transfer 5 or 10k into the account if I have a big spend coming up.
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    Retired credit card options - approval rate/banks

    My recent experience as a retiree of 13 years with substantial super assets, cash and property. Thought I would apply for a new points earning cc with a bank. So applied online with a couple of banks, immediate rejection by the computer on one, and a few days another rejection after a request...
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    Express Path. Is it operating?

    Slightly off topic, but I cannot understand why you have to get a ticket from a kiosk before u go through the E gates to exit the international terminal. As you leave Australia, you only have to scan your passport to get through the Egate, so why can't the same system work on entry?
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    Express Path. Is it operating?

    Flew from MEL international recently and used my old Express Pass cards to enter the marked path. However get to Passport Control and have to line up with everyone else, including pilots and cabin crew, who also get no priority, bit of a joke!
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    Lounge Access Help Desk

    Hi, we are flying Business on Virgin MEL-NAN soon. Wondering if there is any change to lounge access in Melbourne T2 for Virgin? If not is there any paid access to the lounges that might be worth the money, or just give it a miss. Thank you.
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    Qantas Removing Jetstar Flights

    Tend to agree. I often compare Qantas with Jetstar on flights, and often find that a Qantas booked flight for Jetstar is cheaper when you have to add on luggage costs with Jetstar.
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    Some 'friendly fire' on QF economy menu

    Ah the dreaded chocolate cookie on a flight of 3 1/2 hours or less, definitely a budget airline serve!
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    Free 1x free Jetstar hotels voucher

    Have got 2 Jetstar hotel vouchers available if anyone interested. Expiry dates 8/12 and 10/12. Please PM if interested.
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    Qantas domestic economy meals

    All good unless your flight is less than 3 1/2 hours and outside meal hours, and of course no delays! Otherwise you just get the chocolate brownie!
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