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I had an aircraft change earlier this year after I had booked The Business using points. I rang and they cancelled the booking and refunded the points.

Have you thought about joining Singapore Airlines and crediting Air Canada flights to KrisFlyer? Apart from having the option of using the points on Star Alliance airlines, you can transfer KrisFlyer points to Velocity.

When using FF points on Etihad, you don't qualify for the Chauffeur Service. You have to be flying on a paid J ticket to be able to use the Chauffer. Enirates allows you to book Chauffeur Drive both to and from airport with FF business booking. Find the Emirates PNR on your QF FF booking and...

The app is called 'HERE Maps' by HERE Apps LLC Once downloaded just download the maps you need. Includes search and travel options for driving, public transport and walking.

I have used TomTom apps for North America and Europe on iPhone and iPad and have been happy with them. I have also been using the Here Maps app, originally owned by Nokia but recently sold to a consortium of European car makers. Here maps is free and specific country or region maps can also be...

I recently used a T Mobile Sim in both the United States and Canada. It had unlimited data and unlimited calls in North America for $60USD. An alternative option is to download the Here Maps App and the maps you need. It works without a data connection on most phones (can even be used in...

'Here' maps are also available for IOS. We are currently travelling on North America and I downloaded the US states and Canadian provinces we are travelling in. I am using them on an iPhone 6 and an iPad mini and they work fine in offline mode (ie without phone signal). Occasionally they take a...

Change in signage for the priority lane recently has made it difficult to identify, resulting in more general travellers mistaking it for the general queue. The signage needs to be improved. Then it probably wouldn't matter if you had status with an airline you weren't flying on. But as it is...

Have a look just south of the Gold Coast at Salt near Kingscliff. There are both Mantra and Peppers resorts. There is a patrolled surf beach, a supermarket, pub and restaurants all there. And it's closer to Coolangatta airport than Sanctuary Cove.

AFTA has announced @Kogan is now #ATAS accredited, the accreditation program set up to assure quality in the travel industry. Kogan is best known as an online electrical retailer known for its discounting, at the annoyance of the bricks and mortar electrical giants. So, is it now looking to get...

Qantas Club at Sydney domestic has paper cups for those wanting water, soft drink or juice this morning. No glasses to be seen. I wonder if this is where the cost savings are starting. No need for dishwashers to clean glasses. Just throw the paper cups away after they've been used. Maybe...

Three letters explain why people would buy tags through EBay. EGO!

A good option for the UK is a prepaid sim from 3. For £15 you get unlimited data (which I especially liked) plus 300 minutes of calls and 3000 texts, all over 1 month. And no ID required for purchase.

An Australian citizen should, where possibe, leave and return to Australia on an Australian passport. On return you need to show proof you are an Australian citizen, ie Australian passport. Otherwise you could face lengthy delays at Immigration. See more under dual nationals on Smart Traveller...

1000 no queue at security check and QF Club domestic lounge is less busy than many Friday mornings. I wonder if it will continue like this.

I've been lurking for quite a while but thought it was time I posted. Recently flew Ho Chi Minh to Danang on Jetstar Pacific. For someone who's over 6 foot, and has flown on 5 continents, this was the most cramped I've ever been on a flight. There was no legroom at all...