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    World Changing Conversation at the Mercure Sydney Macquarie Park

    Recent experience in an international J lounge where some tool decided to play his tiktok stream on loud speaker for all to hear. He would often play the ones he thought funny on reptition several times. All while having his feet perched up on the chairs.
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    Advice re first attempt at carry-on only with Qantas and JAL

    Cannot comment on the QF business angle, but I have had no issue on J in CX or SQ internationally with a carry on suitcase (sitting around 10kg) and a backpack. I have never been questioned about this when flying J. In fact, the only time I was pulled up with such a configuration was JQ Y on...
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    Help with Bali accom (April 2025) - Resort suggestions with 1yr toddler

    The Hyatt in Sanur is lovely. The food options within the resort are decent and the prices were reasonable as well. It is also easily walkable along the beach for other options or out into the township. I found it a better option than the Hyatt in Nusa Dua (having stayed at both).
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    Made any travel mistakes lately?

    Recently booked two separate hotels and instead of selecting two people and one room selected two rooms and one person. Rates were non refundable. Pleading with the hotels commenced. One was great, the other took a bit more work, but resolved it in the end. One room with two people secured.
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    Forced Landside Transit Manila international airport- Visa?

    It says Terminal 3. Its Cebu Pacific which I understand uses Terminal 3?
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    Forced Landside Transit Manila international airport- Visa?

    Has anyone gone from Domestic to International at Terminal 3? Flying in on a domestic flight and then transferring to a CX flight. Tickets are not linked obviously. Have given about 4 hours transit time. Wont have checked baggage so hand luggage only. Do I have to exit the terminal to go up...
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    Booking AA Flights - Use AA US or AA Aus?

    Business. I am not especially worried about status credits on oneworld or crediting points to QF for the flight given the fare difference between what QF is charging anyway but avoid booking OTA generally so am hesitant.
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    Booking AA Flights - Use AA US or AA Aus?

    How reliable are expedia for airfares? I probably trust them with respect to hotels but slightly more cautious with airfares. There is self interest in the question. Currently pricing some very attractive fares on Cathay via Expedia that I cannot replicate with Cathay directly. Normally I...
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    YouTubers. Youtubers everywhere [Travel Bloggers]

    I think coughpit Casual is fantastic and I eagerly await his releases. His business partner Captain Bedbug (Bob) is fantastic as well although his is mainly confined to TikTok. Dennis Bunnik has been a long time subscription and although his background music is repetitive, Lounge Index, has...
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    Turkish Airlines Sydney-Istanbul flights via Kuala Lumpur

    I also think its great to have something else to KL.. 1726125699 Thanks Yacthy!
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    Turkish Airlines Sydney-Istanbul flights via Kuala Lumpur

    Is there a way to find out which days TK are operating out of Sydney? Not seeing what days anywhere and noting it is only four(?) times a week to commence with. I was hoping to see if there were some competitive fares especially via KUL in Dec/Jan. Just managed to find something on the TK...
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    $100-400 off Cathay Pacific flights to Europe until 12/9/24

    Thanks Matt. Shame about the 15 Dec cut off. Will price out nonetheless to see if of value.
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    China - never a dull moment!

    Thanks for the tips all. For those interested, CX seems to have some decent J pricing around late Dec. $3.5k out of Sydney is not too bad. What is Christmas like in China? Mass tourism? It wont be CNY levels but curious if western new year is just as busy.
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    China - never a dull moment!

    Thanks Mel_Traveller. Appreciate the tips and suggestions. Based out of Oz Cruiser. So travelling from Oz hence the q about whether the visa situation for tourists (sans family) might be easier.
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    China - never a dull moment!

    Genuine question for the China regulars. Do you need a guide/driver for Shanghai. I imagine the metro is sufficient so no need for a driver but what about a local guide. Can you cut it with translation apps on your own or do you really need someone to translate/guide for you? Where would people...
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    American Airlines Business CGK-JFK

    On a similar theme why is it that flights to JFK come in significantly cheaper than say LAX?
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    Etihad now getting involved - sub $6000 to Europe J

    They must be the only airline flying to Manchestar.
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    Cathay MEL/SYD/BNE to London Business return from $5,500 AUD

    I see the fare rules suggest Dec booking is available but cannot seem to price anything remotely matching the price which is a shame.
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    Which is the best airline to fly from Australia to Bali?

    Having recently had the experience of flying this route with Jetstar I am happy to recommend staying away. One toilet on a flight of that length is a travesty. The poor crew trying to get up and down the aisle as the single file queue for the toilet stretches back to Row 8 at times was an...
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    SQ now allowing different FF programs to be entered online for status and accrual

    I posted in the tips thread that I had real difficulty changing my SQ to Velocity. Kept getting blocked at the OTP stage which never came and there was nowhere to enter it even if I did arrive.
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