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And here I was, looking forward to trying J on the QF A380, since I found the "wedgie" seats less than optimal. Now I find out they're eliminating lavatories and adding more pax, never a good combination. QF 11 in early March '13 is still showing the old configuration, for what it's worth.

I'm always willing to believe that I've got it wrong, especially because I continuously find things that are more complex than they appear at first. However, in this case, I also look to known security experts, such as Bruce Schneier (see Schneier on Security) who has written a number of clear...

In my experience, HKG does this for flights to the U.S. as well. It is quite irritating. Last time, the searcher turned up several tiny pots of lip balm that had been forgotten in a nook of my laptop bag for many years. They may say this, but last few times, they didn't require that the liquid...

Those who say asking is a sure way to not get it are assuming that the agents have full discretion in who gets upgraded. I think by now most airlines have policies for how to handle op-ups, and realize that rewarding their frequent fliers and/or those on higher fare classes is good business...

Good one. You're saying that when you needed to op-up people, you wpuldn't just work from the list of status or fare paid, but rather would look to see how people were dressed, and pass over anyone who looked sloppy? Did you check their appearance when they checked-in, or did you remember who...

I was very amused by the signs at the workstations explaining Mac equivalents for Windows things. Indeed, Brisbane Flyer is our lucky winner! Good call! Tell him what he's won, serfty. (And what is FNQ? Can't find it in the airport codes list.)

CNS. Cairns, domestic terminal.

Cairns domestic terminal.

Ever notice how virtually every public Internet access site, even free ones, require that you agree to their t&c before gaining access? Well, (aside from the fact that the intercept mechanism is itself a security attack, and aside from the fact that the content of the t&c is pointless), much of...

As a way of making this easier, also require that males be shirtless and females wear no more than a tube top. Only those with attractive physiques are admitted. That should make the dress code much easier to enforce. Security is easier, too.

The proper way to deal with this is to be aware of and acknowledge it, but discount it. If you see someone and have an initial negative "gut" reaction, ask yourself (quietly!) "Why?" Is it because of a stereotype picked up earlier in life? If so, discount it and move on. That's how we...

Why are "open feet" rude but not open hands? And what do thongs have to do with U.S. security? Where is the line to be a "horrible person?" Is it enough to just wear thongs, or must one also be bare-chested? Well, thongs seem to be OK in U.S. and B.A. lounges. Bare feet, too, from what I've seen.

No one can explain why some clothing is more comfortable since this is a matter of personal preference. As you say above, you prefer slacks and long-sleeved shirts; excellent, by all means wear them. Others prefer shorts and T-shirts, and they should wear them. I'm going to violate what I...

It's not about hard, it's about comfort. As to the backpacker, you're confusing appearance with hygiene. I've been around people in nice clothes who stank; one can be very clean and still wear thongs and t-shirts.

I tried to argue this point at the Conrad Jupiters lounge (back when the Jupiters was a Conrad). The sign said "No robber thongs." So I sauntered in wearing my Sanuk tatami mat thongs, and the lounge dragon refused to let me in. I pointed out that the sign clearly said "rubber" and there was...

What was the attire?

In old photos, even tramps and bums wore suit jackets (or even suits).

I use the app on my iPod. I like the app, but am disappointed that it doesn't cache flight data, so I can't look at it when I don't have WiFi connectivity.

Maybe Amazon.com would ship a box to you there? Or the Mint Assure company themselves? (I used to buy some herb tea from an Australian company that didn't yet have a U.S. distributor). Mint Assure works much better than mere mints, which wear off quickly.