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  1. Natt

    Depreciation - Need help finding the right insurer

    Hi all hoping someone can help here I am looking at travel insurance for a period of 8.5 months, two people, worldwide Most of the insurers look similar, and so I have already decided I want dental, and unlimited medical/emergency evacuation But I have come up against a problem -...
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    Need RTW advice from experts - Please!

    :lol: I actually think all the segments are allocated - theres the land one and a trip involving longyerbyen that uses two sectors But it seems I posted to early, just when I thought I had it figured out I realised that not all business class (or economy for that fact) is created equal the...
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    Need RTW advice from experts - Please!

    Oh one other thing - how do those airpasses actually work - is it worth picking up a US one to do a couple of legs and how much am I actually looking at? I also hear the airline you start your leg on can affect the overall taxes?? Im amazed any trips ever get booked - does star alliance...
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    Need RTW advice from experts - Please!

    OK :p I have been smacking around the star alliance RTW fare tool and I have come up with something that seems to work What I need to know is how do I make it cheaper, and how do points work (which loyalty should I join and how) I wont put the airport codes I am bound to get them wrong but...
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    One World Alliance - Circle Atlantic Fare

    Hi all looking for some advice currently looking at RTW options, and given our outstanding exchange rate against the UK pound the circle atlantic fare is starting to look very appealing Is there any country in the region thats a better place to start though? the US is lots more expensive...
  6. Natt

    Using eBay to earn points

    Beware the fees 1 - ebay 2 - paypal
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    Need 10000 QF points real quick

    I am going to suggest something - but please check into this first!! get a family member to send you a paypal request then you pay that with your CC - and gain points on that the main issue will be that it might be counted as a cash advance - but if not you are going to forfeit 3% to...
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    Europe - the final countdown - Humpa remix

    Owww !! sort of cute ... maybe?
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    Duty Free TIPS / Discounts / Questions

    I am not sure if this helps, but when I went to Malaysia I bought an Ipod Touch here and got reimbursed the GST at the aiport same with a camera this was good as I got to haggle at any store I liked At the time the duty free store had them for $318 (GST free), and I got mine for $300...
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    Europe - the final countdown - Humpa remix

    Ya I think the language is Finnish- I think after listening to it a couple of times it sticks in your brain!
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    Europe - the final countdown - Humpa remix

    And here is the Humpa Version of that :shock: YouTube - Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki (Holy diver) its oddly compelling - which is rather sad :oops:
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    Can you cancel a booking if DJ changed flight times?

    Darn is this the one you got at a good rate for points + cash? I remember reading the thread, and was pleased you were happy and got a good fare I dont have solutions sadly, but I do hope it gets sorted :(
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    How many diverted flights have you been on ?

    this thread.. it brings up memories .. and not good ones lets just say flying into Hobart in winter used to be a real pain I remember a really lovely night where I was meant to be in Hobart at about 9pm but ended in launceston .. and being transferred on a bus.. 2 am .. yuck!! I am still...
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    Europe - the final countdown - Humpa remix

    hmm its a playground right?? late tonight I am mucking around on youtube listening to a few 80s songs (showing my age here) and I come across YouTube - EUROPE vs. Eläkeläiset - The Final Countdown Humppa why woud someone do this - an ESL band folk music style - eeek! I cant say...
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    Does anyone use Adioso?

    what to say here :shock: I have used adioso for long time, and my memory fails me but this seem like a 1-2 person operation very powerful searches, but for some reason not as mainstream as expedia and the like - i suspect its because you can only search 3 month ahead in all seriousness...
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    Demand from AMEX

    Being rather opinionated I just cant resist putting in my 2c and here it is: This post has nothing to do with Amex/Frequent Flyer loyalty things Its one persons questions about a banking/bankruptcy issue for whatever reason the OP wants to raise the issue I don't think its appropriate...
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    World's strangest airport names

    How about Alexander The Great Airport - Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia oh and how did they miss Bongo? or Boone - hes a legend! (apparently)
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    Air Canada permit pets as hand luggage

    Gosh .. that is rather progressive in real terms a small cat in a cage, or possibly a dog is not much more drama than a baby - but noone is allergic to a baby having said that but I guess having gone into coughing fits over an extremely strong perfume on a plane - its a minorish issue...
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    Totally Loco RTW ideas??

    I noticed the differences between AUD & NZ at the oneworld site - so I suspect if I do the RTW it will be from NZ. still no closer to having a clue - found a rather interesting site though - hope its OK to link Optifly | Say Goodbye to Flying Blind! New York to Iceland actually looks doable...
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