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I don't believe that it is back up, and would be surprised if it ever is. Don't forget VA is now an LCC.

Well, you could probably wear the 50c caharge now?

I've been waiting for over 2 weeks for 2 CX flights to credit.

I purchased CFAR for a SYD-OOL flight that I now have to cancel as my wife will be having surgery on that date. However, when trying to access CFAR from the Manage Booking page of the VA website, I can't find any way to do it. There is a "button" marked "Request a Refund", but nothing happens...

Thanks for that, I'll think about it. The point is that I know the Hertz setup at Intl backwards, whereas I haven't a clue about the Hertz arrangements off General Holmes Drive. I really don't want to be stumbling around there when I know I could be in and out of Intl in less than 5 minutes...

Yes indeed, but late 2026 to get a good feel for it. And yes, I don't think I've purchased a VA ticket this year, and next year is likely to be the same.

I've got a flight out of Domestic next month and have booked a Hertz car from CBR to SYD (need to get there early), but will be dropping off at Intl amd getting the Govt bus to Dom. I think that's going to be less hassle than driving to Hertz' obscure location near Dom and getting a bus. YMMV.

I have LTD's. Beats your Japanese/Korean/Chinese/Euro garbage anyday. Although I'm warming a little to BYD's (as a 6th car obviously).

I have 5 cars well over 20 years old, and I don't believe any of them has this. You need to get your head under the bonnet to find the VIN. Good luck with that. Just hope you have an accident with a little old lady who is fastidious in all things.

I think that's what I said - UD$120.

I'm not sure where you got that figure from, but in my case if I wanted to select window seats on each flight and also get lounge access, it would amount to an extra US$500, which I don't personally think is worth it. Selecting true window seats costs US$90 or US$100 per flight. A little less...

Yes, that was similar to my experience from a few months back. The outdoor area is certainly a health hazard.

I flew CX Y+ HKG-SYD last week in a bulkhead wiondow seat on the new 777 config, and found it to be a little cramped. The service was OK, apart from wine in a paper cup. Not premium IMO. However, the welcome prosecco was served in an appropriate glass,

Well, I've now booked MNL-MXP-FCO-CGK for AUD 2220 in Business Value, for March-April 2026. Etihad metal for all flights and only a 2 hour layover in AUH for both directions, so lounge access at AUH won't be a big issue. I'll use PP at MNL and FCO, and I guess I'll be reasonably happy with any...

So is EC-NBN. However, it seems to be a lottery as to whether you'll get 1-2-1 or 2-2-2, so I won't be risking it with Wamos. I'm looking at booking late March to early April for AUD 2170, when all flights seem to be operated by EY aircraft.

It's worth noting that some Wamos 330's are actually quite OK, if you get the 1-2-1 business class configured aircraft (just check the rego and then Google it). I flew one of these 1-2-1 configured Wamos birds when PR were using them, and it was perfectly fine. Etihad 777's and service aren't...

I happened to stumble upon these fares, which are the cheapest I've ever seen for EY SE Asia-Europe return in business class. Lots of availability and can easily be booked on the Etihad website. Basic J, so pay for seats, lounge access (if you need them), Personally, I wouldn't bother, as a...

Well, a little off topic maybe, but I'm flying BA Club, seat 1A, LHR-PSA next week on an A319 with 28 J seats, all occupied (as are all seats in Y). I'll be a little disappointed if I don't get at least a couple of glasses of champagne with my meal. Qantas might struggle with this, although...

They didn't "have to" abruptly shut down. It was ANZ's decision. No one actually ran out of money, just that Nuno didn't see it as his core business. And I imagine that he didn't wan't to draw too much negative publicity. Hence the gracious and generous shutdown arrangements. In my case I'm...

I've rented from Hertz Fyshwick a couple of times recently (as a Gold) and received a Subaru on both occasions (a Forester and a Crosstrek). I found both vehicles to be underwhelming, gas guzzlers and rather clunky, when compared with other modern SUV's, such as RAV4 and CX30. As for a...