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    Bangkok Taxi Scam

    I have used Grab in HCMC. No problems at all.
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    High peak season airfare ripoffs

    Thanks Mel. Yes, I have to confess to dropping off the whole Lifemiles process in recent times. Might be time to brush up on my knowledge again. I did benefit from this forums wisdom many years ago when US Airways had its program available. What a great deal that was. The US dollar was a bit...
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    High peak season airfare ripoffs

    SQ wanting $4k+ for a trip to Sin in J is putting me off. Virgin for $3k to HKG is not so bad but need some ideas of destinations to go post that for a beach holiday perhaps?
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    CX's dishonourable media release

    Since when is any corporate entity honourable? It's about making money. CX is no different to any other entity trading with China or any other jurisdiction for that matter.
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    EY & QR J to Europe from $2,723 ex MNL

    Not always the case with travel. Picked up a wonderful J fare to SGN last year with SQ around this time and the year before picked up a J reward with BA to SIN even later than this. But MNL does seem to be one of those places at Christmas with higher pricing. Saw a fare open up on CI last...
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    EY & QR J to Europe from $2,723 ex MNL

    Just thought I would add some pricing if it helps (from Google Flights). MNL to AMS on 24 Dec and back on 13 Jan for $2626 Interestingly the price for CX and SQ has dropped as well to $3405 and $3838 respectively. Getting to MNL still proving to be a challenge for an reasonable price even in Y.
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    EY & QR J to Europe from $2,723 ex MNL

    Looks like some fares have opened up from CGK as well.
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    EY & QR J to Europe from $2,723 ex MNL

    So far I've found variants on QR to MXP, FCO and for a slightly higher price to MAD in or around Xmas if it helps.
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    Can I see the Great Wall on a ten hour layover in Beijing?

    Leave plenty of time for traffic.
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    EY & QR J to Europe from $2,723 ex MNL

    Thanks for the post! Would love to try to grab the fare around Xmas. Any ideas how to get up to MNL cost effectively at around that time (even if having to fly into another Asian port and then booking a seperate flight to MNL?). Or has anyone booked alternate dates to MNL from Oz and can share...
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    MEL-LHR J $AUD4058 Nov19 Hainan

    Anyone flown this airline? Paul Lucas gave them a terrible review recently.
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    PR 'Ultimate Seat Sale' to Asia/JFK/LHR/YVR from A$569 (Y), A$1109 (W) & A$1949 (J) return

    Thanks for the tips Melburnian1. I have in the last few years developed a penchant for getting away at Xmas and have managed to get a reward flight on SQ to LHR and a decently priced SQ J flight to SGN last year so looking for any reasonable prices this year (tend to leave it to the last...
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    PR 'Ultimate Seat Sale' to Asia/JFK/LHR/YVR from A$569 (Y), A$1109 (W) & A$1949 (J) return

    Thanks Melburnian1. What is their standard pricing like? Is it pointless looking around for something competitive around Xmas?
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    Sydney to Barcelona

    When I did the reverse I stayed on board in Milan.
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    Mini trip Qatar Qsuites Cbr to JFK

    Very interested to hear about the Oz to US via Qatar angle. Looking at some flights recently to the US and the option (cheaper) to go with Qatar or JAL to the US presented itself.
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    Alcohol confiscated at Bangkok Airport in transit - isn't it a scam?

    It's a scam. And not a local o/s one. An Aus Govt one.
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    How do Hyatt treat you as an Elite?

    Status: Discoverist Room Booked: Standard King Property: Park Hyatt Saigon Late check out offered to 2pm, fruit bowl replenished daily (some great local fruit), personal escort to room on check in, plenty of water, free drink of choice at bar. Had a slight issue with noise in my room. Taken...
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    Famous people seen (or even met) whilst flying or lounging

    Lee Lin Chin in SQ J from SIN to SYD. Lovely purple jacket. Style master.
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    BestJet in Administration

    Just a warning for those with BestJet as they have gone into administration. Reports of flights being cancelled or not ticketed. If you have a booking with them please be careful.
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