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It's a very interesting time. The Fed wants the USD to depreciate to assist GDP, trade balance and stock markets (people feeling wealthy and spending). The reality however is the US is in a better position than many of the currencies it is measured against. Japan is a ticking time bomb and I...

Good to see fundamentals are finally starting to drive AUD closer to it's fundamental value. Speculators made their money pumping it up and now they will run to the exits. The Australian economy is struggling just as much as everyone else and we are far away from getting any inflation.

1. Yes an hour is enough - just try get a seat at the front of the plane so you can go through security quickly. In Santiago you will arrive then walk about 5 minutes and go through a scanner then up stairs and back 5 minutes to all the gates. It's very quick if you are one of the first off the...

Anyone know how upgrades are ranked? I seem to have no luck with points upgrades - my status is Qatar gold. Does a points upgrade trump a complimentary upgrade due to overbooking on full fare economy ticket?

The same reason banks aren't allowed to lend with minimal deposit to low income earners who would happily accept their offer. It might only effect that 1 person but when it happens on large scale it can bring down the whole economy. I have no problem with an individual wanting to sit in a 2ft...

I think we are actually in agreement. I have no problem with people using IFE - my issue is with those who hit the touch screen so hard it moves the head rest. If the control is available then people should be considerate enough to use it instead of tapping the screen and moving the head rest in...

Could not agree more.. Some of the things I have seen the only possible reaction is to laugh. I do wonder how some people manage to function daily when they struggle to understand basic concepts like staying seated until the aircraft has come to a complete stop and seatbelt sign turned off...

I agree. Current regulations might suggest that the current economy seat offerings are safe (I'm sure they only care about a crash/evacuation situation) - I would argue long term/long haul in these seats presents a higher risk of DVT and muscular/back issues. I'm yet to see any reported cases of...

'Market forces' allowed banks to cause an economic collapse that taxpayers are now paying for - as such we had the introduction of the Dodd-Frank act and more stringent lending criteria for consumers. Someone please tell me why the government should be getting involved with this when consumers...

I also go for the row facing bulkhead - has its pros and cons. Easier to rest your head, No chance some annoying inconsiderate traveller is going to spend the whole flight smashing the 'touch screen'. Negatives are obviously you are a few feet away from the dunny and some of the smells that come...

Where do you get information like that? Is there a way you can see what demographic is buying where/what?

I can only speak for myself but perception has changed on how I view Europe after the series of events. Whether it is logical from a % chance of something actually happening is up for debate - but it does not have the same lustre it used to which is sad. If I did go I would love to visit a place...

Width is just as important as length (no pun intended). Looks like AA only offered 6 inches in extra leg room - the seats were still the same as normal economy?

Re: Footy! AFL 2015 Way too early to call - young team will need to see how they are at the back end of the season.

Mrs Yellen seems determined to join forces with Mr Market in devaluing the dollar and ensuring no negative price correction in equities occurs.. Every time she talks assets appreciate significantly even though the fundamental corporate earnings are forecast to be weak. It is clear she doesn't...

No doubt the airline lobbyists will win that fight - of course the majority in congress all fly business class and don't have to deal with the seating issue. They are also likely in the pockets of the airline industry.

I think they would have a better chance evacuating a plane with more seat width and less seats squashed into the body of the aircraft. I don't accept that the seating situation cannot be improved significantly in economy without all airlines suddenly going bankrupt. I understand there are a lot...

Good to see the argument "If you don't like it don't fly with them - airlines need to make a profit - people are willing to pay so who cares" is not being used.

Does anyone know what the regulation states regarding minimum seat size? How far are long haul seats from approaching the limit - they keep getting smaller.

I know full well why they are the way they are - airlines are companies that exist to make a profit and they will keep packing as many people in until they are told not to by regulators. I get that. People keep flying because they have become accustomed to the service it provides (getting from A...