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On narrow body only routes I just fly Virgin Economy X.

New CEO clearing out non-core distractions. Perth Airport had been a long running pointless waste of effort - especially given the location of the “new” airport train station and everyone else being on the other side of the runway. Alliance Airlines takeover and China Eastern codeshare dropped...

BTW - for those that didn't know - CPAP was invented by an Australian. Professor Colin Sullivan at the University of Sydney. I understand he is still teaching - he's in his 70's. It's what the "S" stands for in the Resmed model naming system. So probably no real coincidence that QF know the...

Tromso? I don't think there is a train service there. Were you thinking Trondheim??

Every second Flytoget (Airport Train) continues on past Oslo Central. You can always go one extra stop (no extra cost) and get off at National Theatre. This is one end of town where the National Theatre, National Museum, Royal Palace, etc are located. From this end of town you can walk back...

Hi amaroo, I spent a few days in Tromso back at the start of November, 2013. This was late autumn, the footpaths were icy, with light snow falling. Days were very short but not too cold - I was wearing a standard business suit with a woollen vest and a gortex jacket. In Tromso the sun sets in...

Hi amaroo, Apologies - haven't had time to respond. To state the obvious - in January it will be cold. Bergen is milder than Oslo but I would expect it to be zero on average. There will be lots and lots of snow to see and not much daylight each day. Someone from our office is currently in...

I've only been to Tromso in November, i.e. late autumn. There of course may be cancellations due to weather, but more importantly delays due to de-icing of aircraft. I assume for the SAS (Star Alliance) and Finnair (Oneworld) itinerary you are proposing two separate bookings so your luggage...

Shame, I missed out last month! Thanks ChipChip.

Linen and anything bolted down - no. Remotes - no Batteries in remotes - definitely no and very annoying for the next guest Any toiletries in glass or ceramic bottles - no - and who wants to risk glass in luggage anyway. Likewise with the drinking glasses. Bottle openers - no - especially if...

Hi ChipChip, I didn't think there were any lounges at KLIA2, let alone one for ANZ Black Rewards? There is none at all for Malaysia on the current ANZ Black Rewards list of airports.

Had my first female UberX driver over the weekend. I did ask her if there were many female drivers and she said there were so many Uber drivers in Perth that she didn't know. I've never had to wait more than about 5 minutes in Perth for one. They recently dropped their fares here. Most drivers...

Individual hotels are responsible for their own listings on lastminute.com. So if it's the same listing it should be the same hotel you are booking / re-booking. If making two bookings for consecutive nights email the hotel and advise them so they arrange for you to be in the same room for the...

Delete the "supposed to be". In terms of cost Norway is the most expensive, then Sweden, then Denmark (generally speaking). a1ring23 - if you have any specific questions please ask - otherwise I'll ramble on.....what's your preferences - cities or landscapes? If it's just cities you can get by...

I 've used mystery rooms quite often on lastminute.com. Usually you can work out which hotel it is with a reasonable degree of confidence and save reasonable $$$. It does take time and effort - so it depends on if you enjoy the hunt or not. Often the hotel will list under it's name - but be...

Agreed. This last trip to Bangkok seemed to be the hardest taxi-wise. Or it could be my patience / tolerance is just getting lower. I've always stayed in the Sukhumvit district to be near the train lines and avoid the taxis but some destinations can't be easily reached without the torture of...

The paid spa and the lounge share the same space. As an ANZ Black card holder you don't need to pay to use the shower. The spa has several small massage rooms and you get to use one of the en-suite showers attached to each of the rooms, i.e. you use the massage room to undress, step into the...

Just back from Bangkok - my number one tip is if you are going to walk around a lot is take a fresh shirt for every day - I just throw my old t-shirts and polos into my luggage and they don't make the return trip to Australia! And pack the sunscreen.... Usually Bangkok is the hottest, most...

Just back from a six flight, 15 day trip around SE Asia. Used the ANZ Black Lounge access twice. SIN - small, basic facility. Free fish spa if you are interested. Basic food - help yourself fridge of softdrinks. Toilets are the public ones just outside. Best feature - great shower after a hot...

Glad to hear that you had a good trip Glider. I ended doing the 8 flight / 21 day trip last July / August. I can remember it was the hottest Scandi summer in 30 years (35 degrees in Stockholm and a lot of hotels are not air-conditioned) and arriving home wrecked. The 787 is a firm favorite for...