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    Best airline for economy seat SYD to LAX

    Out of all the airlines that fly direct from SYD/LAX what airline has the best economy seat? Leg room is more important to me than recline and I really don't care about the food and/or entertainment. I would like direct flights as I need to go for only 4-5 days. I'm use to flying long haul...
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    Alias Names

    Hi - I need to get an ESTA for the USA. My passport is in my maiden name however most of my other documents are in my married name. Do I need declare that on the ESTA?? Does it hurt / hinder my chance of being issued a visa Thanks
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    US visa and new passport

    Hi - I just applied to renew my passport. What happens with my ESTA Visa to the USA- it is still valid on my old passport - how do I transfer it over??? thanks
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    Options from Nashville to LAX

    We are travelling to USA early next year and are on a tight schedule. Part of our trip means we need to be in LA from Nashville for a Lakers game on a particular day. It is not an option to fly a day earlier. Originally when I planned everything American Airlines had an early 7am direct...
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    Bali.....

    Any recommendations for a nice Bali hotel? I have not been to Bali since I was at university and now I am reluctantly going back with my two teenage boys. My oldest son is planning on studying Indonesian for HSC so this is purely educational as long as educational involves 5 star...
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    What GDS would you recommend?

    Am looking at becoming a Travel Agent and need to choose what GDS System to learn on. Does anyone have any insight? I understand once you learn one it is fairly easy to switch over. Thanks
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    DFW airport

    My 15 year old son is flying to the US soon and has a 6 hour stop over at DFW. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a pay-as-you-go lounge he could go into while waiting. I know they have this type of thing at LAX where it's $25 for entry and gives you a quiet place to stay. He is...
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    Mixed fares website

    Is there a website that allows you to book mixed fares. I want to go to Bangkok economy and come back business. Websites I have looked at don't have that option and to do one-way bookings doesn't seem to add up. thanks
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    Beijing or Tokyo??

    Planning on going to Hong Kong and have time for 4-5 days in either Beijing or Tokyo? Have never been to either before. Will have my sons with me aged 15 and 11. Preferences??? Any amazing hotel suggestions? thanks
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    Odessa???? [Tips on Getting there, safety, etc.]

    Does anyone know anything about this part of the world - particularly in November? Is it safe to travel there by yourself? As a woman? Best way to get there from either Sydney or Perth? Thanks
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    How many days out do Qantas release FF seats

    I am sure this has been addressed however I have never paid attention as it has never applied to me however I am now trying to use out points for a flight July 2014. I know they release seats at midnight but I am not sure how may days out. Thanks
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    Hong Kong hotel recommendations

    Hi - thinking of doing 5 or 6nights in Hong Kong in January 2014. Would prefer to stay on Island side in quality hotel. Will need 2 connecting rooms or decent sized suite (2 adults, 2 children). Would like to pay about AUD$400 per night per room. Am I dreaming? Thanks
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    Amex Platinum Insurance v's other TI

    Lately when I have been travelling with my family I have taken out additional travel insurance even though I have paid with Amex Platinum which I know offers TI. I have mainly done this as we have been snowboarding/skiing and felt we needed the additional insurance (which unfortunately we did -...
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    AA Website

    When I go through and make a booking on the aa webiste for domestic flights in America, I don't get any options to add baggage. Does this happen after I have paid for the tickets (haven't got that far!) or when you check in online. Also, there seems to be only 3 categories Choice, Flexible and...
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    Upgrade on A380 from Bus to First

    I am traveling on the A380 syd to lax return next month with my 10 yr old and 14 yr old in business class. I have enough points to try for an upgrade into first class on one of the leg. My questions are: is it worth it from a comfort factor? Would you recommend the syd lax leg or the...
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    Earning Qantas SC on AA

    Do you earn Qantas SC when you fly domestic American Airlines?
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    LAX to NYC

    Hi - does Qantas still fly from LAX to NYC (not code share) and if so can you book it without having a direct connection. We are flying into LAX from Sydney a few days earlier on a Qantas flight and are now thinking of going on to New York. thanks
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    Hotels for families in Manhattan

    Even though I lived in NYC for 8 years I have no idea where I could stay with my family for a few nights in July. Would like something NOT in Times Square area - I like downtown best but would consider other hotels not near Times Square. There are 2 adults and 2 teenagers - does anyone have...
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    Qantas and AA points

    Hi - I have heaps of Qantas points and Amex points I can convert to Qantas. I also have an old membership to AA which has expired points. When I go on AA site to look for FF flights they show up no problem however Qantas does not show the same flights. I should mention this is all for...
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    Bumped from Jetstar to Qantas

    Just got back from Hawaii and wondering what to do regarding ff points and sc -the story goes...... We were booked on jetstar star class (4 people) departing Hnl to syd on monday 14th Jan. we got a call late Sunday night in Hnl saying we were bumped off that flight due to an equipment...
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