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    Public Transport for Seniors

    Well, my wife, who is in the 70+ category, has never had a MyWay card of any sort until this week, when one of our granddauaghters said she wanted to have a ride on a tram. So off to the local tobacconist she trotted and asked for a new 70+ MyWay card. The guy behind the counter said OK, and...
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    SYD domestic - bus to rental car drop-off/pick-up?

    Well, I'm happy to say that I have now cancelled this Hertz rental and my VA flight from SYD to OOL. Instead, I've booked a cheap JQ flight from CBR. I guess I can survive it for an hour and a half, particularly after a little liquid fortification in the Qantas business lounge beforehand.
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    Virgin Australia Sydney Terminal Transfer

    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.
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    Myki Alternative Paywave Full Implementation not until 2028

    Well, you could probably wear the 50c caharge now?
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    How long do BA, Finnair and Other oneworld flights take to credit to Qantas?

    I've been waiting for over 2 weeks for 2 CX flights to credit.
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    Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR)

    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...
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    SYD domestic - bus to rental car drop-off/pick-up?

    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...
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    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    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.
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    SYD domestic - bus to rental car drop-off/pick-up?

    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.
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    Exchanging Details after a car accident

    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).
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    Exchanging Details after a car accident

    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.
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    I think that's what I said - UD$120.
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    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...
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    Malta sets a high bar

    Yes, that was similar to my experience from a few months back. The outdoor area is certainly a health hazard.
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    New Cathay Pacific 777-300ER interior

    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,
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    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...
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    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.
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    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...
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    Extremely Cheap Etihad Business Class MNL-Italy-SE Asia

    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...
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    Qantas Business Class meals & menus

    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...
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