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Recent night flight on EK A380 Melbourne Dubai. With seat selection had carefully positioned myself in an aisle seat in the small centre economy cabin at the rear of the plane. Also looked like I had a spare seat next to me so happy with that. Boarded flight and settled in. Yes indeed I did have...

I have just returned from Athens via Dubai and KL to Melbourne with wheel chair assistance at all airports. The Emirates service was faultless . On delivery by ambulance to the Athens airport I was met at checkin by an Emirates wheelchair assistant. This happened between each connection. All the...

Just travelled first from Athens through Dubai Then KL to Melbourne last weekend. The 777-300ER was the three class Private set up with 8 suites in first of the 1-2-1 config in two rows with business class immediately behind. I had a brief look at business class and the middle seat of that...

Thanks for your good wishes and guidance - most helpful. I hope to be on my way home tomorrow. Then the other paperwork begins along with the recovery!

My long awaited holiday with my sister has just been dramatically changed after tripping in Santorini and breaking my ankle. I was evacuated by air ambulance to Athens to a specialist orthopaedic clinic for reconstructive surgery. At this stage the bill is $30,000 before my flights back to...

Thanks for your generosity Trashy. See Pm from me. Take care.

Hi trashy - I would love your pass. Am travelling Emirates Melb-Dubai on 8 June in economy with no lounge access. Trip is to celebrate five years cancer recovery. Am finally feeling like long haul travel again. Thanks for the opportunity to be considered. Best wishes, AngieP.

Am travelling Melbourne - Dubai on EK407 on Sat 8 June - would love to be guested!

I have found a great deal this afternoon for those who need to transit from Avalon Airport to Melbourne Airport. One way car hire from Avalon to Melbourne Tullamarine with Budget is $39.96 for any type of car - I booked a Ford XR6 (normal hire $125+). Dont know how long this will last but its...

I'm interested in spending 3 to 6 months on some kind of exchange program in Japan. I am a 49 year old female with lots of cultural interests, a very experienced executive assistant used to working with all levels of government and specialising in event organisation and project management...

You Wilsons are heading down my way! Suggest that you stop in at Beachport (on the coast) on your way from Robe to Mt Gambier - lovely little seaside town with a nice pier to walk out - Bompas has a nice glass atrium to sit and have a coffee whilst looking at the sea. Take the scenic drive out...

I've used Jetstar domestically quite a lot for the MEL-PER run which I do to visit family regularly - I look on it as a glorified bus/train and have rarely had a problem because I'm not expecting too much! At 3 - 4 hr trip as long as the seat is reasonably comfortable I'm ok. Being a rural...

Flew home to Melbourne from Perth yesterday on QF802 and thought I would report on the new A330 flying that route now - I believe it started about a month ago. Word of warning here before I talk about the travel experience - getting to the airport and bag drop off was a long drawn out process...

Flew out of Perth yesterday - what a shamozal! Not only are the drop off points under full reconstruction (why Xmas?) with barriers, lane minimisation and worksite conditions but the word from my sis is that come next week the traffic banks up right through the roundabout and nearly to the...

Just back from beautiful Japan and wanted to share a few experiences with you all! Flew Melb-OOL-Narita with Jetstar - apart from the surly check in staffer at 5am it was pretty good. Had to be a bit assertive at OOL checkin to get the 44A&B seats I had preselected and paid the additional $$ for...

I made an enquiry about our group using the lounge as we are departing from Melbourne, arrive at Gold Coast, then onto Tokyo on the way over and departing from Osaka on the way back again via Gold Coast and return to Melbourne.This is the Jetstar response: The group can use the Lounge as they...

I will be travelling to and from Japan on Jetstar via the Gold Coast in October and have purchased the $5 special lounge entry each way - we are travelling in a mixed group of teenagers and adults. Comments on the facilities please!

Thank you all for your comments - much appreciated! Unfortunately Disneyland is a non-negotiable due to family commitments. Sounds like we are on the right track though with most of our choices. Yours in happy travels - AngieP xx_

Yes, stayed there a year or so ago. Its very convenient as its at Southbank across from the very nice Langham Hotel. Basic room which is comfortable and reasonably well appointed with little kitchenette - very tiny bathroom though. Lots of tour groups use this hotel so the buffet breakfast feels...

I've been grounded for the past 11 months with a serious illness which is now resolved. To celebrate, two girlfriends and I are going to Japan in early October for about 12 days. None of us has been to Japan before and our Japanese is rudimentary. We are all keen travellers and in our late 40's...