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Diasagree. Singapore Airlines weighed my carry-on when i was checking bags at international check in at LHR back 20+ years ago. I had to redistribute clothes between my checked and hand language at check in because carry-on was over by 300g. Noting I had weighed at hotel but clearly airport...

Except that it's not a true representation of the cost in their home currency but rather one that is inflated by 3-7%, 3-7% they wouldn't pay if they opted out of DCC.

I have been suggesting this for years 9and up thread) along with assigning specific slot per seat. The slots for the exit rows will need to be a it bigger since all items have to go up; but it would then make it very obvious what your space is. Someone else puts their cough in your space remove...

IME if you download content and then dont open Netflix again except in flight mode you are good. But if for example you download content only available in Aus, dont get around to watching it, then open netflix whilst in Singapore (whilst connected to Wifi or 4/5G data in Singapore), then you...

The business selling the goods/service you buy OS does not benefit from DCC, they get the base amount that was rung up at check-out. It is the terminal provider (often a bank) that benefits and profits from the use of a poor exchange rate on top of whatever fee they were already earning for...

After dropping to Platinum last year and then Gold this year I have been using up my IHG points as travel plans for 2025 have very few opportunities to earn IHG nights and so I expect to start 2026 as silver. Weird thing I observed when checking some rates. If i pay all money its $282/night...

Also the roaming agreements some Telcos sign default to slower 3G or 4G, reserving 5G for local customers not roamers. The other reason for high congestion can be lack of wired home internet so more locals using 4G/5G modems as well as all the regular mobile traffic.

Agree it is a balancing act but also depends where and how the checks are done. In airports like SYD and MEL which are dedicated terminals they just need one staffer at the entrance of the premium and another at entrance general line ahead of security. They already have a sizer and scales...

Im all for the checks on size, number of pieces and weight; and ideally for everyone. If the excess stuff doesn't get on board, then no overhead bin tetris is needed. I weigh my bags at home and again on before security to verify all is good, so nothing to fear if checked at the gate or...

Tags are detected by bluetooth of a mobile/tablet/smart watch nearby, then the gps location of the device that detected it is displayed on a map. So it is as accurate as the last device to detect it. Once you are in general area of the item you can use your device to request it play a sound so...

IME it's based on the time of staying, as I had trips booked before being PC but then earned PC before my stay and got the usual PC bonus points after the stay. But that is not to say there inst some sort of glitch that goes the other way or related to this promotion.

Not ageist at all as i never said only old people should check bags, only that leisure travellers generally have the luxury of more time to wait. Everyone who checks bags waits whatever the duration is. If you exceed the weight allowed you are flouting the rules and are selfishly deciding you...

Noting its 10kg in J and F. I tend to agree if size limits are strictly enforced then 10kgs for all on international should be ok. Bringing international into line with domestic Would make things simpler. Weight is a consideration because the bins have weight limits. Also for safety, if a bag...

Never said they were but the person threatening to flout the rules is retired and now only a leisure traveller. IME road warriors those flying lots domestically for work (I used to be one of them) typically aren't the ones exceeding piece/size allowance. They have to art of packing to fit an...

The 14kg carry-on limit on total weight (with no individual item being over 10kg) is not new being around for a few years now. The previous weight limit per bag was 7 or 8kg. 4Kg for a personal item (handbag, small backpack, laptop) to go under seat is imo quite generous. 10kg in overhead bin...

Depending on position of my bag in the hold can often seek my Tile tagged bags on the plane. And I was able to know my bags were still at LHR when I was in EDI and also to see same bags being driven around Edinburgh before they arrived at my hotel.

I use Tile and has worked flawlessly. The latest Tiles have replaceable batteries (although my Tile mates are still going strong after much longer than the 2 years they guarantee).

Well the OP was specific in their ask so ... It's the specifics (ages, duration, destination and any pre-existing conditions) that drive insurance costs, then of course basic vs comprehensive, cruis cover e, high risk activities.

$5k is more than double the $1-2k you implied earlier.

IME at the flagship Macy's store at 34th you don't need the visitors pass just use your best aussie accent or flash your passport. And also ask if there are coupons they will scan and give you bigger discount if available.