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Re: No Squiggle! Thanks Fiona - appreciate the quick response. So, just for my understanding (yah, I'm one of the slower ones!), the offer *only* provides SCs (at the Discount Y level) for Classic Awards seats in Y, yes? Cheers, and 'avagoodweekend!

Re: No Squiggle! Hi all - apologies if this question has already been asked (and answered), but does anyone know if the offer matches SCs to the seat class you book? For example, if I book a J-class CBR-MEL via Classic Awards, does it earn me 40 SCs, or just the minimum SCs you get for Discount...

Hey, same thing happened in Canberra last year (albeit with much less damage to aircraft) when someone's beloved pet pooch escaped from a transport crate and ran in front of a Virgin Blue 737.

Some good (and interesting) replies here - thanks! My highlight for this week was a J dinner service, Adelaide to Sydney. Lamb cutlets with carmelised onion, mashed potato and roast capsicum - it was so good I had to ask if seconds were available (and yes, they were)! Completely agree with...

G'day Sonja, Completely understand your situation - it was fear of flying that brought me to this very website (back in 04/05). Since that time, I've done enough flights to retain Gold Frequent Flyer status each year, which, in other words, means a HECK of a lot of flights! Haing said that...

Just about to depart from Canberra Biz lounge, but a quick food update - 6.5/10. Would be higher, but I deducted points for the lack of cake. That's a very important consideration for a bike-riding ectomorph (with a Force 10 metabolism) like myself! Dinner service tonight will be in Economy...

And, from my experience, usually first served as well?!

@Alectec - just checked with Cell Bikes, and they're selling bulk packs of 10 16g cartridges for $25, plus P&H (IIRC, they have a standard rate of $9...) CHEAP PRICES ON ROAD & MOUNTAIN BIKE AND PARTS - CELL - 10 buy 16g Threaded C02 Air Cartridges

Hey NM - good points, and yes, I did ask permission (well, the first time at least :oops:) mainly because the cylinders themselves sit in a little plastic holder, with a trigger device on top (which pierces the cannister and allows you to inflate your bike tube). On the security scanning...

Evan, I think that's what got me started considering my original post! I recall hearing about a restaurant in Taiwan that only serves airline food (packaged and presented as if it was being served at 35,000ft) which was sourced fresh from the airport!

Hi all - after flying almost every day for the past fortnight, I've come to realise just how much I love airline food. Yes, you read that correctly. I love airline food! Can only speak for QF in Australia, but I don't think I've had a meal or snack that I haven't enjoyed. About the only...

G'day Alect, I've travelled with bike-specific CO2 cartridges before (in both checked and, inadvertently, carry on luggage) and never had a problem. I'd guess that due to their small size they're not too much of a concern safety-wise. I did, however, have a small multi-tool (allen keys only)...

Wow, thanks all. Like the saying goes, king for moment, fool for a lifetime. Or something like that. @medhead - will have a look on the weekend and see what's doing - but these notes are in pretty coughpy condition! @Leumas - they're yours if I'm unable to get anything else for 'em (which, call...

Mal - thanks heaps for your quick and thorough reply. Much appreciated. Having got home and had a chance to do a bit more research, it turns out that Poland experienced massive inflation in the late 80s and in 1995, there was a redominiation of the Zloty at the rate of 10,000 old Zlotys to 1...

Hi all - it's been a while between posts, so hope everyone is well, and here's a question I'm pretty sure hasn't been asked before... Does anyone know if it's at all possible to convert Polish "Zlotys" in Australia?! I've just finished cleaning up my grandma's house, and found a wad (ie...

Better you than me, Flashware! What sort of plane - 767, yah?

Given that we were only recently discussing the pre take-off safety briefing, I'm surprised no one linked to this gem. I couldn't find it in any earlier posts/threads, but sure many of you have seen/heard it before. A very, very funny flight safety briefing on a Southwest flight to Chicago...

Is Jetstar's fleet 'new'? I thought a fair few of them were ex-Ansett Airbuses... And re Qantas 767s - yeah they're old, noisy and rattle around like nothing else, but I actually feel more secure on 'em - after all, if they were going to stuff up, surely they woulda done so by now, right...

Right, right, I see (no pun intended). Thanks for the super quick response - and, as always, much appreciated!

Forgive me for the title. Another question that I'm sure has been answered... Anyone know why the dim the cabin lights for take-off in the daytime? Happened on my 0825 flight out of Brisneyland yesterday. Was clear, bright and sunny outside... It's been a while since I've taken a night...