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    Smart Gate - how popular is it?

    Must have been a big change in your looks . I used it in 2010 and 2011 with a number 2 haircut and moustache . 2012 i had longer hair and no moustache and still went through without problems .
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    EK has another oops between BKK and HKG

    Probably a wrong guess . Could one of the emergency slide canisters have gone off .
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    Stick that on your 747...

    Being a bit naive here but with the shuttle on top , wouldn't that play hell with the aerodynamics and control of the 747 .
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    The best airline in Y

    My first flight with Singapore Airlines last yesterday . A380 as well . Compared to the other airlines in Y i have flown i was very impressed by the level of service in Y on Singapore . Even supply metal cutlery in Y as well . Flight Attendants always accommodating . Food was better than i have...
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    Money exchange for Singapore - At departure airport or arrival airport?

    Re: Money exchange . At departure airport or arrival airport Thanks for all the replies . I'll try and find an exchange centre in the city on Saturday when i get to Sydney . Thanks again to everyone
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    Wheelchair assistance

    Spent 4 years regularly flying back and forth Sydney -Melbourne with Qantas and i could not fault them for wheelchair assistance for my wife .
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    Money exchange for Singapore - At departure airport or arrival airport?

    Apologies if this is answered elsewhere . Quick trip to Singapore Monday . Didn't get time to go to bank to change to SG dollars . Would it be best to get SG dollars at Kingsford Smith or when i arrive in Changi . Have always organized through the bank but this is a sudden trip and no time to...
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    The best airline in Y

    For myself . Best Y short domestic is Qantas . With a disabled wife they were excellent on the ground and in the air . Best long distance to date has to be Vaustralia .
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    Dealing with poor manners

    I'll allow him to watch and laugh at Two And A Half Men . Funny show .
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    Airport security agent spilled ashes of man's grandfather - then laughed

    A bit insensitive . I would assume the passenger would have told the agent the urn contained ashes.
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    Idiot Smoker Nearly Causes Fire Onboard

    As a recently reformed smoker (3 weeks actually so still considered a smoker ) twice travelled to the States over the last couple of years . Patches work fine for the flight so can't really see why smokers don't use them on flights . They do cut the urge a great deal .
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    Using disabled parking permit in the U.S

    For those interested . Most states on the website freepyjamas informed me about you can use your disabled permit . The ones that were unsure of , i have received emails from stating you can .
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    Using disabled parking permit in the U.S

    Thanks for that . It appears to give me all the answers on each as well once you go to there links . I did a search before but didn't come across that site . Appreciated .
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    Using disabled parking permit in the U.S

    Does anyone know if a disabled parking permit from Australia is valid in the U.S . Planning on a trip there with my wife who suffered a stroke a number of years back and planning a 2 week driving holiday over there . Thanks
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    SYD-LAX-SYD tax

    Travelling Y lights $ [*=right]1,358.94 [*=1]Virgin Australia Airfare $ [*=right]1,152.00 [*=1]Virgin Australia Immigration and Naturalisation Services Inspection Fee (INS) $ [*=right]7.20 [*=1]Virgin Australia Passenger Movement Charge $ [*=right]47.00 [*=1]Virgin Australia Transportation Tax...
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    Four hours of hell: flight becomes 'vomitorium' after hydraulic failure

    Is it just that the A320's are not configured to dump fuel or because they were over land . I would have thought it would be a necessity to be able to dump fuel for emergency situations .
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    Could you fly the plane in an emergency?????????

    I,ll man the emergency exit
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    My first non-commercial flight

    Back in the early 70's an army Dehavilland Caribou out of Grafton to Lismore then a Huey out of Lismore
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    How many drinks is too many drinks?

    It appears the only real issue was having to get up so he could go to the toilet . No big deal for a short flight .
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    Hackers could bring down new 787 .

    Probably no reputable writers would put their name to such recycled articles . As i said , i assume such systems would be very highly protected . Won't stop me flying on one .
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