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    Are you using AI / ChatGPT for travel planning and while travelling?

    No. Just no.
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    Air India B787 crash Ahmedabad

    This has now been called out by the UK Regulator
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    The umbrella bars are a big part of the scene. There are some on the mountain, like this. They only open for a couple of hours a day, from around 2-4pm. This gives people time to ski back down the village after socialising. Understandably the ski patrol dont want people making their way down...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    The town itself is a charmer. You've got the scenic lakefront with walking trails, and the village centre, with small village squares, plenty of restaurants and bars.
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    Pods in the Canberra Qantas Club

    This seems to be the chair in question https://cultdesign.com.au/collections/mega-tulip-modular-sofa/products/mega-tulip-armchair-high-back
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    A few shots of the lake, on which the village is situated
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Fondue night at one of the village restaurants Both fondue styles are on offer.
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    A few more shots from the glacier Igloo bar
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    Air India B787 crash Ahmedabad

    They have joined Qatar on my do not fly list.
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    A visit to the "Top of Salzburg" observation deck at the top of the nearby Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. This is at 3029 metres and has views forever. There's a restaurant, so you can soak in these views while consuming a... Germknödel Or an Apfelstrudel The deck is accessed via a tunnel...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Another ski lunch. Almdudler and Currywurst A bit more skiing Couple of evening shots from a stroll around the village
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next couple of days are on the mountain Fog in the valley, but sunny up top A drive through (ie: on skis) Schnapps Bar A classic ski lunch - Almdudler and Goulash Soup
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    Selecting seats on Finnair reward booking

    How many days have elapsed since the ticket was issued?
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    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    Are you open to making a paid staging flight to Asia and then using award J seats from there onwards? This can be very effective.
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Some views of the town and lake from the room: Bell tower, mist and lake Pink sunrise over the lake The hotel has a classic Austrian "umbrella bar" just outside. These venues are a favourite for apres ski, and usually sit right adjacent to the piste. The atmosphere is wonderful with all...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next morning we head out from Vienna to the town of Zell am See in the Alps near Salzburg, Handily, there is a direct train that takes us all the way. Due to the recent widespread snowfall, the landscape is covered with snow for the entire journey, even at low elevations. And finally we reach...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    A night at the Opera. The Vienna State Opera is world renowned, and rates highly alongside venues like La Scala in Milan. They host up to 300 performances per year, so if you're in town for a few days, there's definitely a chance to catch a show. We got tickets to Manon, a 19th century...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next morning it's a snowy start. We go for a wander through Stadtpark, another famous city park. This one is known for its monuments to some of Austria's favourite sons in the classical music scene like Johann Strauss, Schubert and others Then it's a warming coffee and Sachertorte at Cafe...
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Couple of shots from a walk around Volksgarten, one of Vienna's city parks. Monument to empress Elizabeth "Sisi" of Austria. We also managed to get a table at Figlmuller, a 120 year old restaurant famous for its Wiener Schnitzel https://www.figlmueller.at/en/about-us/?cn-reloaded=1
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    Prague, Vienna, and a wild A380 late go-around

    Next morning we walk way past the Vienna State Opera House On the way to the Belvedere museum To see some of Gustav Klimt's most famous works Then it's street food for lunch. First currywurst of the trip.
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