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    Melbourne International Airport Lounge recommendations as QF Gold flying JL Y

    Well, contrary to the above opinions, I'd choose the QF Bus Lounge any time, followed by the Marhaba. Not that I personally would have to choose the QF Bus lounge (although it's OK. apart from no windows). The breakfast offerings will be fine. I just don't like AirNZ.
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Beggars can't always be choosers. I'm sure you know that.
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    Has troubles in the world changed your travel behaviour?

    Well at least Covid was a natural phenomenon. As for this current debacle... You know who to blame (but that won't help).
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    Senator title on boarding pass

    The script kiddies keep playing, don't they?
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    Article: Daytime Flights from Asia to Australia

    Assuming the price and availability of fuel is not stupid.
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    Scams like these

    Well, I have to say that Wise have done the right thing and reversed these rogue transactions, putting the money back into my account. Very quick and with a minimum of fuss, so I'm quite impressed. Better than a regular bank would have IME. Gives me a little more confidence in Wise generally.
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    Scams like these

    Well, I got a message from Wise this afternoon to say that my Wise MC had likely been scammed for about $50 with Uber Eats (which I have never used). No idea how that could have happened, though I did use the card in Jakarta recently. The card has been cancelled and it will be interesting to...
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    I have a trip to Europe, booked several months ago, for May. On the way back I had booked ATH (A3)-DXB (UL) -KUL, as I am staying in Greece and it seemed to be the most cost-effective option, A3 (Y) and UL (J). However, under the present circumstances, DXB may not even be open to foreign...
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    The 100ml limit has been removed in many countries, why does Australia still have it?

    I flew out of LHR late last year (through the BA First Wing in T5), and would have also done recently if it weren't for certain things going on in the ME. I fly through Heathrow several times a year. Is that recent enough for you (probably not)?
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    The 100ml limit has been removed in many countries, why does Australia still have it?

    I guess you haven't flown domestically in a little while?
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    Public Transport to our airports - what's cheapest?

    That sounds really good. Can you give us an example?
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    Qantas Call Centre Long Wait Times

    I don't even try to speak to the Qantas computer. I just click the option to say I don't have my PNR. Works wonders and saves a lot of unnecessary hassle.
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    Qantas unveils the biggest changes to status in program history

    I imagine it wasn't self funded. Please forgive me if I'm wrong.
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    Lack of middle name.

    They all can, but it's whether they will or not. You should assume not. For example my wife and her friend were travelling SYD-SIN on Scoot and her friend discovered that she had entered her maiden name instead of her current married name. So she asked the agent very nicely if they would change...
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    Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

    At least that's one smart move VA has made (as opposed to some of its other moves).
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Yes indeed. Thankfully I have now received a full cash refund for my cancelled Etihad flights next week. It turned out to be a quick and seamless process in the end.
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    Australian arrested for alleged assault on TSA officer

    More fool him for being there in the first place.
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    Public Transport to our airports - what's cheapest?

    That's interesting, and perhaps a good start, but it won't make me rush to buy a cheap JQ fare to AVV.
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    Best Australian debit card for overseas cash withdrawals?

    And lots of other places, like Taiwan and Turkey.
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    Best Australian debit card for overseas cash withdrawals?

    Just go to a physical money changer. You can get some pretty good rates, depending on the location and the currency. I'm sorry, but I must have missed this. These are still conditions on my ING account. YMMV (but if so, please tell me how).
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