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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Very true, but I (no one) wants to go through all that rigmarole, with an uncertain outcome. Basically, I don't want to lose the thousands of $$$ I have paid for this EY ticket because of some absolute morons in another continent that I didn't vote for.
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    One of the reasons I have given VA away.
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    Qantas unveils the biggest changes to status in program history

    All of the above (and likely some more). Don't get too excited, it's Qantas after all.
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Well, OK, this (friendly dispute in the ME via the USA) seems to be going nowhere. I have a flight ticketed through AUH for a couple of weeks time. I'd prefer not to take it, and get a refund. EY isn't playing ball at the moment (wants its cash of course). Thinks its perfectly safe to travel...
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Yes indeed, but the Emiratis are pressing on regardless. I imagine very little will stop them, even fatalities at DXB or on an aircraft in flight. Money comes first, it appears. I hope I'm wrong....
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    Booking backup flights to Europe

    I assume you've flown WY before. If not, have lots of fun at MCT {in more ways than one).
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    Luggage from Sydney to Canberra

    Some people can't be helped. Just sayin. But good luck anyway.
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    Qantas Hobart departure policy

    But at least they do get in line when trying to board.
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Just be thankful it didn't damage the runways.
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    I think you'll need to define "safe".
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    The UAE putting money before passengers' lives IMO
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    Lounge attendant with cash on tray

    Just reminds me of when I was a lad, in the UA lounge in T7 at LAX (many times) The beers were supposed to be complimentary (with the requisite voucher), but if you didn't give the barman a tip, you'd be waiting a little while for your second, and wouldn't receive a nice smile (!). Got to know...
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    Qantas Hobart departure policy

    Why don't you become one of the stagglers? Problem solved, and you can enjoy more time in the lounge (yes I know!).
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    Article: How to Beat Budget Airlines at Their Own Seat Selection Game

    I had an experience with easyJet a couple of years ago where, like you I didn't bother paying for a seat, as the flight was fairly short. I fully expected to receive a middle seat at the back, but instead it turned out to be 3C on a 320, I don't recall checking in all that late, but I was a...
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    My view is that it only takes one to hit something, either well aimed or just lucky. If that happened, I think most bets would be off for a while.
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    This is very interesting. I have a EY ticket MNL-AUH-MXP for 24 March (returning a couple of weeks later), so I'm hoping that MNL stays off the list for at least another week, so I can get a full refund and get on with my life. Given what's going on in the ME, I now have no desire (or need)...
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    Retirement Planning & Experiences

    I fully understand what you are saying, but (as a centrelink pensioner, amongst other things), I've found the care in ACT hospitals to be not too bad. Not wonderful, but better than what you are describing.
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    Qantas Hotels - Expedia

    Sounds like the Sounds like they may be in the Philippines. I tend not to use Qantas hotels as I don't like to pay upfront. My preferred booking site is booking.com, although agoda is useful too, if you know how it works.
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    Shanghai Layover 4.5 Hours

    Yes, that was pretty much my experience. I did take the maglev, and I'd recoomend it if you have a few hours to kill.
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    It'll only take one minor slip up (like an EK plane going down) and the whole shooting match will be off. I hope you can understand my colloquiums.
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