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    Codral original legal in UAE?

    I'm leaving tomorrow for the UK with a one night stopover in Dubai. I've been told various, alarmist things about taking medication into that country and even the pharmacist and travel agent hasn't been any help. I phoned the UAE embassy, who directed me to a surprisingly short list of...
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    Accomodation in May, South of France

    The bridge looks fantastic - particularly if you were to strike a day with the cloud around it like in the photos I found. Looks a lovely spot with the township below it and it fits easily enough into our drive across to Nice. Thanks for the info - we now have it on our schedule. Did you find...
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    Accomodation in May, South of France

    Thanks for the previous advice from members re a Europe holiday we are doing in May. Bookings are coming along nicely with a very good deal in the Hilton Dubai Creek a bit of a standout. In France we want to drive from Paris down thru the Loire valley, finishing in Nice where our connecting...
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    When will the surcharges ever end?

    We did, and it looks more than reasonable - I think. For some $200 odd more than the straight return to London fare were getting a nights stopover in Dubai going over and Singapore coming back, plus we're actually flying out of Nice on the return connecting at Dubai. We tried costing each leg...
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    When will the surcharges ever end?

    Just checked the quoted price for the trip, it broke down as $2199 fare, $200 surcharge and $75 booking fee for the agent. It's just that surcharges are all over the place and are making comparisons difficult, not to mention annoying when the "FLY TO LONDON FOR $1599 RETURN!!" email turns out...
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    When will the surcharges ever end?

    I'm going to book a UK trip tomorrow (Emirates) and the fuel etc surcharges are as steep as ever even though the price of oil has crashed. Anyone know when, if ever, these rotten surchages will drop? Hal55
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    A380 Emirates out of Brisbane

    The news tonight had a story that Brisbane airport has been substantially expanded and is now Australi's second largest. More interesting was the news that much of this expansion was to handle the A380, that they had all facilities in place and that Emirates would be the first airline flying...
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    Things to do in Dubai and hotel query

    Is Dubai ok for electronics, mainly photographic, purchases? Research on the net is a touch contradictory with some sites saying it's good while others say it's not nearly what it used to be. Could be interested in getting a video camera or pro grade camera lens while there since these have...
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    Things to do in Dubai and hotel query

    In May next year I'll be travelling to London with stopovers in Singapore and Dubai. Singapore is a bit of a known quantity but Dubai isn't. Arrive 5.00am and leave 2.15 the next day. Any suggestions as to the best way to spend the time? I'd certainly like to visit a more traditional type of...
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    New one stop route to Paris via Réunion with Air Australl

    You bet, first thing that came to mind. Hal55
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    A list of what I want to do in London...please help me fit it all in! :)

    London is home to the Royal Festival Hall, The Albert Hall and The Barbican. For me, London would be all about concerts. Next May it's the Royal Philhamonia (Festival Hall), Eric Clapton (Albert Hall) and maybe whatever The Barbican is showing for my wife and I. Then of course there's live...
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    How do I monitor the release of $11 Air Asia x tickets to London?

    I've missed this one, can I just ask WHAT $11 tickets Melb to London, haven't heard a thing about them. Also, AirAsia has just posted a thumping great loss so I'd be just a bit concerned about booking with them, particularly if it's several months out. Having spent most of Saturday costing...
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    Air Asia KL to London

    I've done figures till I'm batty, and flying AirAsia just isn't adding up as a viable choice out of the Gold Coast. The British Airways special that I thought had finished is still going into December and that will give a side trip into Nice or a selection of other European destinations free of...
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    Air Asia KL to London

    The KL - London route is now open for booking but finding some details is hard. It doesn't look as though there is a stopover so the flight looks a long one, can anyone confirm flying time for this leg and AirAsia seems to charge for baggage with no free allowance. Add in the cost of meals...
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    Aust to UK - best economy class airlines??

    News conference scheduled for next week, apparently to formalize AirAsia's Stansted launch. A date of march9 has been mooted for some time now. Hal55
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    Aust to UK - best economy class airlines??

    We were originally looking at Etihad, mainly because they land in Ireland and we liked the idea of a quiet start to the holiday before heading to London/Oxford. Unfortunately Ireland had to be dropped off when the problem of too much to see/do and too few days to do it in surfaced. Hal55
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    Aust to UK - best economy class airlines??

    Thanks to all for ther input. It's brought back memories, good and bad, of long haul flights from long ago. I see that the terror of seeing tiny tots near you on the plane is as strong as ever. One surprise was that Emirates didn't feature as positively as I'd thought and I had no idea of...
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    Aust to UK - best economy class airlines??

    I wish we could stretch to premium economy but it just isn't possible - hence in large part this post. None of the big carriers can be recommended as having a touch more seat room in economy? How about the new 380s as mentioned earlier - any idea if the seat plans will be a bit more generous on...
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    Aust to UK - best economy class airlines??

    In May 2009 I'll be travelling to the UK with my wife. Not having flown internationally in the last 20 years (except New Zealand) I'm not up to date with who the good, bad and indifferent airlines are these days. So, simple question, which airlines have the best economy class, and which...
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