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Which bank was that? Sounds like the gods weren't with you on this trip.

Yes, I saw that too, but decided to order the D'arry's Original for half the price, as I only needed a few points to requalify for PCP and I really like the stuff. OK, the points/dollar weren't as good, but I also do like to drink the wine I receive. The premium red dozen seemed to be more of a...

4x$170 for 10,000 pts. Not going to happen. We'll see how 4 weeks with zero spend goes...

4x$170 for 10,000 pts. I'll sit it out.

You should try applying for a replacement British passport after you had lost the original, as I did on a flight to Türkiye. Talk about hoops...

I've never had a problem with these seats, but then after flying well over 4 million miles with various airlines (3M with UA), I know what the alternatives might be.

Yes, but have you ever flown on one? I have, and IME even the 717 beats the xx_x out of it for comfort. The 737 is streets ahead. The A220 is a nice aircraft, but not in the scrunched up cattle class layout that Qantas has opted for. Even J is quite poor. I'll fly VA Y in row 3 anyday over that...

That's one of the reasons I try not to rent a car in Europe any longer. Parking in the cities is just crazy. A few years back I rented a car in Barcelona and drove to France, where I got pinged by a fixed speed camera. I don't know how much over the limit I was, as I assumed the limit was 100...

Best not to expect too much. You might get what you pay for. I've read the odd report, dated as you say, that transit in some of the ports that they use in China can be a bit of a hassle. Personally I wouldn't use this airline, but have you considered the option I posted recently ex PER...

They may already know more about you than you might think.

Fine if you want to go to New Plymouth. But what about the additional costs to get to/from where you want to be in Australia. And one has to wonder why this fare exists at all...

Yes, that's a fair approach. Central London may well be different from the suburbs. I have no problem using cash in places like Feltham, Sunbury or Hounslow, and all supermarkets and chain-outlets accept cash IME. But of course, you can also use the Wise card if you don't have cash to get rid...

As a UK citizen who has lived there for over 25 years (and visits often), I don't find this to be the case. A visitor who is looking for higher end spend may. You don't have to look far to spend the odd pound coin. In fact, there are many thieves that would love them.

I agree. I have a cash "float" of several thousand EUR, but, unfortunately, in large denomination notes. But, if I needed to use an ATM there I'd use my Wise card.

Not always.

Indeed. It is all a bit random. On entry a couple of weeks ago I presented my AU passport and was asked if I had previously entered on a British passport. Yes, I said, and was good to go. Never had this happen to me anywhere else.

If you need Euros, why not buy some before you go, or go to a currency exchange outlet at your destination. ATM's can be iffy.

But are they as nice as the Armani pajamas I received in EY F? I only ask because when it was very cold in Canberra last night I searched out something to wear in bed and came across these. They are very nice. Much nicer than anything I've received with the White Company branding.

Well, they've enhanced decent champagne away too. What they serve (laillier) is the most awful champagne I've ever tasted. Cheap and nasty.

Yes, it's pretty awful in the food department, but on the alcohol front, it's worse. When in Bris, I head to the Qantas pub, at least you can get a decent drink. Pity that it's always super crowded. Must be a Qld thing.