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Did you try the free machine coffee? I was pleasantly surprised by it. It was probably the best automatic machine coffee I have found, and went back for a second on both days of my stay. I normally greatly dislike automatic machine coffee, but they seemed to get it right. I did only try the...

It is the only way I can reconcile the current situation. There are also common sayings about conspiracy vs incompetence which would appear to the two viable options.

That is because (in my opinion) it has nothing to do with security or safety. It is about protecting the business opportunity of the Australian airport arrivals duty-free shops. The boarding liquids checks were put in place under the guise of security, but were really there to stop people buying...

Now I do wonder if the same bottle would have been located and required to be surrendered if it was in your pocket at the time ??? What is in your pocket is unlikely to be located during a carry-on bag search. Obviously a bottle of water on your person (in your pocket) is not a security risk...

In my opinion, the secondary screening for liquids for flights departing towards Australia has NOTHING to do with security. I believe it is totally about protecting the business opportunity of the Australian international airport owners/operators so they can continue to justify the high...

And those who attended the 17th Annual Gathering in Brisbane last year, at the Saturday dinner we had some trivia questions, one of which was a DYKWIA (the AFF version of Who am I?).

That's great I didn't expect it had flown to another destination just yet :)

Yes, indeed. the BOAC Vickers VC10 was my first international travel chariot. We traveled Brisbane, Darwin, Djakata (as it was known by its Dutch spelling at back then), Singapore, Calcutta (as it was known last century), Dubai, Kuwait, London. I was invited to the flight deck on the Singapore...

Yes, indeed, they did an amazing job. Thanks. They knew the event was held in Melbourne .... enough said 🌦️☔

Some reported being offered annual fee waiver when they first announced the fee introduction. I was not offered at that point and I cancelled. Then some time later I received a “we miss you” email with the offer of fee waiver for 2 years, so I opened a new card with them

Then be responsible and find a lounge seat with a power point to charge the device while in the lounge. I am yet to find a lounge that does not have some ability to plug in a regular USB charger and start the flight at 100% charge. Not all seats are near power points, but there are always some...

And the ginger glazed chicken was good too :). No pics, but was enjoyed.

For me, it’s about taking responsibility for managing MY device battery levels. If I know I need to use my device after the flight, then I stop using it during the flight to save sufficient charge for arrival needs. Using my device in-flight is optional and completely my decision and 100% within...

Yeah. I am back with the 28 degrees for 2 years as they finally offered me the fee-free deal.

In the BNE J lounge awaiting the very full QF623 to MEL.

I could be on the Airtrain too, if Mrs NM gets a call to work in the morning. Otherwise she will be my private airport transport convener. Considering if I can pack everything needed into my backpack .... hmm, maybe. Friday: 8-19 degrees, sunny with no rain forecast (just a little on the...

My local (regular) Aramex delivery guy is ok. According to his van, his name is Simon. Never had any issues with his deliveries and he is always efficient, careful, smiling and polite. Certainly seems to depend on each local delivery driver. Which bonus points purchase (with free wine thrown...

And it happened "Jusss liiike dat" (read with Tommy Cooper style Yorkshire accent).

Or a kilt, perhaps? I was more considering @drron style golf shorts 😱

Perhaps in reference to the bin# of the wine the pax would like to see on the in-flight menu?