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I have one of them thar contraptions, but as is to be expected, I forgot to take it on my recent trip to the USA.

This is a real handy tip for when you're stuck in suburban mainland USA; just hop on a jet to Hawaii for a coffee....:D

Btw, the tucker here is pretty good, but why oh why is there NO place in all of America that can make a decent coffee? Surely it's not that hard....

I like the 777, and I used to love the TN 727. Now that was an aircraft. But alas, here I be, sitting in the LAX lounge, waiting to board the A380, for the mind (and rear end) numbing trip to Sydney. Only 28 hours more until a bed is in sight...:)

Just landed in LAX. Good flight from SYD. Meals as to be expected, just below level of hospital food. The aircraft was very quiet, the ent system is wonderful, but the plane is not as comfortable as a 747, at least IMHO. The seats are hard. I must also say, my impression is that the...

Troop, I think you're a sadis_...:D

60D & E. They seem ok according to seatguru?

I never leave home without my Mastercard or my Shure Noise cancelling earphones. When surrounded by screaming babies, they are a lifesaver.

Nothing spectacular here, just preparing for my very first A380 flight this Thursday (QF11) to US of A. This is my 15th trip to the States and this time, the missus accompanies me. Of course, an upgrade would be nice, but after leaving TN 20 years ago this month, I have yet to receive a J or F...

Bare feet on tables are disgusting (memo to my son). Unfortunately, the world is becoming more and more selfish. This behaviour is not confined to nappy changing in public. For eg, by all means bring your kids with you into the QF lounge, but keep them quiet. If you can't, leave. It's quite...

My passport stays in a shirt/jeans pocket at all times, end of story. As for other stuff eg cash/cc's etc, it depends on the risk level of the country being visited. In the Thai markets/Rome buses etc, I usually wear an around-the-neck passport/cash holder. It does get slightly uncomfortable...

According to QF res this morning, the girl said that the A380 was back up and running. I was able to request seats for the missus and me. Has anyone flown on a 380 to LAX recently?

What if..... Two people haven't paid the extra premium yet there is a spare seat anyway. Do you think this will create any problems in this revenue mad age in which we live?

Anywhere in Nippon is great. I love the place, the culture, food, people, buildings and yep, even the corny TV shows which are wacky to say the least. You will enjoy your time in Tokyo.

Back in my days as a commercial sales exec for TN (Australian Airlines for the youngsters here, which incidentally under the leadership of James Strong was our best ever airline), CL was only for top corporation heads (eg BHP, CSB and similar), chief justices and ministers of the crown. I'm not...

I too am hoping to be in Katharine/Darwin mid year. Maybe an AFF NT official reception would be in order...:lol:

Ditto except I'm booked on QF to LAX on 2/2/11. I booked QF in preference to Virgin because of the A380, and paid $300 extra. Oh well, that's life I suppose. We may get lucky!

Just spent 2 weeks caravaning on the pristine NSW north coast; (why oh why would anyone go further north?;)), but that is still in 2010. As for 2011? Most probably will stay in Oz. After travelling all year long, I want to stay nearer to home, rather than fly any distance.

I buy from both sources. As for my pro camera gear, it is locally sourced from a premier Canon dealer. As for most other stuff, it's Amazon all the way. Free shipping, then a few dollars from a relative/friend's place to Oz. Can't beat it. Received this week a Panasonic camera (Ts2 model). Paid...

Lucky is not the word. You hit the jackpot! Well done.;)