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    The introverts go to Noumea

    On the way home from the river we stopped in at another supermarket, then found a small patisserie to examine: Then a light dinner back at the house: The next day I wanted to check out the CBD area. I enjoy architecture of various types and was curious about what the French decided to gift...
  2. toowongman

    The introverts go to Noumea

    Many years ago (2017) the wife and I took the typical Carnival cruise and we had the typical day stop at Noumea. After the little train drive around the city, followed by a supermarket picnic we thought it would be a fun and tasty place in which to spend more time. We planned for 2018, had to...
  3. toowongman

    Jetstar turn back; Failed to Get Authorisation

    WTB-DPS could be a good one, scoop up Brisbanites and transfer in the others. If the fare was cheap enough I could imagine JQ customers driving up there.
  4. toowongman

    Bonza Airline Discussion

    The name is now officially "Toowoomba Wellcamp", thankfully. We could use some competition out here.
  5. toowongman

    AFF Review: Virgin Australia Business Class (DRW-MEL)

    Nice review. VA always did a good job of 'sealing up' J with the barrier.
  6. toowongman

    Alternative Flight Simulator

    Mad person builds a passenger flight simulator: https://www.hackster.io/news/going-nowhere-e930b3172a5a
  7. toowongman

    Gifts for cabin crew

    Pretty sure we had this conversation a few years ago. Beforehand, it's a bribe. Afterwards, it's a tip. FAs are there for safety first, anything else secondary. As long as I feel safe with their actions, then they're doing their job and shouldn't need a tip at all.
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    QF89

    Well we arrived back on one piece, almost five hours late. The vibe in the lounge changed when all the connecting passengers were going to miss their flights to MEL, LAX etc. Some were pretty relaxed about it, some were not amused with being on the early flights the next morning. I didn't engage...
  9. toowongman

    Qantas flying an A330 to Noumea today

    And cup noodles...
  10. toowongman

    QF89

    Looks like they had an issue with QF89, departed BNE then pulled a figure-eight and back to BNE. Does anyone have any news? We're waiting to go back on QF90.
  11. toowongman

    Qantas flying an A330 to Noumea today

    I saw it depart NOU. We're stuck here waiting for QF90. Does anyone know what happened to QF89, took off then returned to BNE. At least we are enjoying the Hibiscus lounge.
  12. toowongman

    Noumea. Flying Qantas and Aircalin in J.

    Thank you for your report, it was very interesting and useful as we're going next week. I shall have to document points of interest and useful tips as well.
  13. toowongman

    Qantas Neighbour Free seating: Worth paying for?

    Seems like a good way to increase working capital for QF.
  14. toowongman

    Flight delayed, missed connection and abandoned by Qantas

    Madness. I literally can't trust an airline to fly my 76 yo mother interstate anymore. She wants to do BNE to MEL to visit some friends, I'm going to fly with her down and back and return vv. alone just so I can be there to aid with any irrops.
  15. toowongman

    Bonza Airline Discussion

    Even on VFR travel, you won't wan to fly an airline that isn't daily out of the destination - something comes up and you're stuck in the boonies for a day or two.
  16. toowongman

    You know you are a former frequent flyer when...

    When you put your suitcases in the garage. Driving to Toowoomba just to try some new hot chips.
  17. toowongman

    VA axes ‘Fly Ahead’ for Gold frequent flyers

    VA2 needs to do anything to get FF up to Platinum I suppose. In a past life I would book the last flight out of SYD, then wind up my day in the afternoon and ask nicely to go home (BNE or MEL) at about 3pm. Usually wasn't an issue, sometimes the check-in agent would call up someone and ask if...
  18. toowongman

    Are seatbelt sizes the same in J as in Y

    I found they vary wildly as well. Just ask for the extension when you board, worked for me.
  19. toowongman

    Is Rex censoring social media comments?

    Of couse. Especially on facebook, we used to run ads however spent too much time deleting comments and stupid statements from people who just make stuff up. No more. The Ds and Es generally believe everything they read on the internet, so you need to cull the cough from your comment feed.
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    Credit for Cancelled Free Amex flight

    Yeah, four of us. Christmas and NYE will be very well provisioned.
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