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A little like brain surgeons, in my experience. Thankfully, it didn't need to be done.

I'm really happy I could score a decent hotel deal near MEL (with free shuttle), rather than having to catch the bus to Melbourne or its suburbs. FWIW, I have lived in Melbourne (with my family) in the past, so I know how happy I am.

Whilst AeroLopa is useful in seeing the actual layout of the cabin, it offers little advice as to which seats are better or worse than others. I'm afraid you're on your own with this. But with a little imagination, and some research here and there, you can probably suss it out, to some extent...

I'm not sure if that is entirely correct, but if it was the case, then it has been gifted to them, rather than they have taken it. And, FWIW, I don't think I have ever seen many non-European faces in this process. YMMV.

Well, thanks for all your advice folks. In the end, I decided to bite the bullet with CX. Pretty good fare, PE one-way SYD-MNL (via HKG) for AU$1,291. Paper cups notwithstanding. I just didn't want to take the risk of ending up with an uncomfortable 8 hour flight in Qantas Y on the 330. Might...

Well, at least you could do it swiftly. As for me, I'll stick to the complementary CBA travel insurance, as it save me thousands over paid insurance. Anyone over 75 would know what I'm talking about.

One could always wash things, but Perhaps some people don't do this.

Yes, I flew CX in PE, HKG-SYD a couple of weeks ago in a new config bulkhead seat and it was fine. The paper cups for the wine detracted from the experience somewhat, but was not a deal breaker. And the welcome prosecco drink was in a nice wine glass FWIW. Overall, quite a nice experience for...

If I book CX, I'll be taking the train up to Sydney the day before and staying in a hotel overnight, so quite leisurely. It is fairly close to Easter, so I would expect a number expat Philippinos and others may be travelling back for the celebrations. Hence a concern. I've looked at the seat...

Of course, but in that case I'd rather spend any extra money on a CX premium economy bulkhead seat, and also enjoy the three lounges at HKG, as well as the FCL in SYD. Unfortunately the exit rows on the 330's are next to the toilets.

Well, I have to say that I've been touching handles on toilet doors (and other things) for over 70 years, and I'm still here (almost unscathed). That's not to say that I haven't succumbed to other things though. Heart and brain come to mind.

The whiskey is a bonus though. And a smattering of snack food.

I've tried to distill an answer for my questions from this forum, but have failed. I have a paid one-way economy S class ticket CBR-SYD-MNL for late March, to "connect" with an EY business class ticket to Milan the next day. This was booked with Amex travel to use my $450 credit. I'm now...

No doubt there'll be hell to pay if this is the case....

I bought a dozen. Pretty good deal. Let's hope the wine is reasonable too!

I've been really happy with my High Sierra wheelie backpack (see photo), which I've had for several years, It accompanies me on my travels, except possibly when I'm flying an ultra LCC such as Jetstar, when size/weight becomes a major issue (it weighs about 2 kg). I never take hold baggage with...

Yes, I've done something like that ex CBR. Quite civilised really with the buses from NTL. I stayed at the Fern Bay motel, which has a quite good bus service from/to the airport, as well as to Stockton (for the Ferry to Newcastle) and buses to the city as well. Also, the motel provides a free...

Well, as it turned out, the flight into PQQ was late, so I only had half an hour to wait (in the quite comfortable departure lounge) for the 341 bus. Cost all of $1.60 to Settlement City. Caught the 341 back to the airport the following day, as the schedule was convenient for my flight to BNE...

I was in the Sydney Business Lounge yesterday afternoon and was rather surprised to see that the enhanced away towels were back. As you can see from the photos, it was a rather crude presentation, just rip open the packet, leave it and go. They weren't there the day before and I have no idea if...

I'd rather just spend my money on buying wine. But YMMV.