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My partner and I recently did a RTW itinerary (on a LH ticket) that included two segments in which we used our United Mileage Plus accounts. We flew LH 179 (operated by Singapore as SQ 326) from Singapore to Frankfurt. I was credited 6389 miles. My partner was credited 639 miles. She queried the...

I am following up on an earlier question. Next Monday, my partner and I are booked on QF 35 from Melbourne to Singapore. Flight is due Terminal 1 at 1800. Then on Tuesday we are booked on LH 9765 to Frankfurt (operated as SQ 326) from Terminal 3 at 1055. The sectors are part of a...

An extension of the 59 tram would be a fairly easy option but the problem is that the route shares the road with other traffic for much of the trip. It could be an option, perhaps, for airport workers but there would be a problem accommodating both airport passengers and the heavy commuter...

I will have two weeks in Germany next month. Arrival is at Frankfurt airport Terminal 1. My plan is to purchase a SIM card upon arrival. Looking for tips/suggestions. I only need a SIM card for Germany as I have another for the following destination (USA). Paul in Melbourne

I wonder if there is any way to contact Cathay Pacific other than through the "agents" either on WhatsApp or at their telephone call centre? Would there be any use trying to write an old-fashioned letter? Possibly sending it by registered mail? The "agents" seem to have total discretion and the...

Next month, we have an overnight stop in Singapore. Arrival (T1) is on QF 35 ex-Melbourne due 1800. Departure (T3) is on LH 9765 (SQ 326) 1055 the following day. We have a RTW ticket Melbourne-Frankfurt/Munich-Los Angeles-Brisbane-Melbourne. Can we expect to have luggage checked through from...

I've done that! But there is a glimmer of hope because the fine print also says any reinstatement takes six to12 weeks to process! I could be cynical in suggesting customer service is not a high priority with Cathay Pacific? Paul in Melbourne

They say there's no fool like an old fool and, at the age of 72, I am one - in relation to my Cathay Pacific frequent flyer balance. As outlined in a separate posting, I had a balance of about 190,000 points that were due to expire on 31 January 2023. Due to the pandemic, the balance had been...

The saga continues and I have almost given up. I tried to contact Cathay Pacific via their WhatsApp service and, after a wait of more than eight hours, I got through to an agent who took some time to understand my issue but eventually "got it". I was advised that the matter would be escalated to...

The Perth Airport service continues to Claremont on the Fremantle line - not to Fremantle itself. But, with a 15-minute service on both lines (High Wycombe-Perth-Claremont and Midland-Perth-Fremantle, the maximum waiting time is seven and a half minutes. The Perth trains are spotless and normal...

I believe I solved my issue by using some of my points balance to book accommodation for a forthcoming overnight stop in Singapore. However, my partner has an issue. She has forgotten her account number and is therefore unable to log in to the Cathay Pacific website. She has tried to contact...

I have more than 180,000 Cathay Pacific points due to expire on 31 January 2023 unless I take some action on my account. My partner is a similar position but with a much smaller balance. We don't have any immediate travel plans but saw on the Cathay Pacific site that it's possible to make a...

Further to this thread; my partner and I did a business class round the world trip (June-August 2022) on a Lufthansa issued ticket. Asiana has again denied mileage accrural for the following segments: Boston to Frankfurt on LH 423 Frankfurt to Brussels on LH 5588 operated by SN Prague to...

Last Monday (15 August 2022), my partner arrived back at Melbourne after nine weeks away. We treated ourselves to business class and the final leg on SQ 227 was very pleasant. However, the luggage collection and customs experience at Melbourne Airport certainly gave the impression we remain a...

Good luck with your travels! My partner and I recently returned from a nine-week adventure that included Germany and the Czech Republic. I wonder if you've been impacted by crowded regional trains in Germany due to the bargain "nine Euro for a month" ticket? We made good use of the ticket but...

I checked the fine print in great detail and discovered, well down in the wordiness, that an international permit is required if your driving licence is NOT in English. However, the covering documentation from Amex Travel (where I made the booking) clearly states an IDP is required. Again, I've...

I've held a Victorian licence since 1968!

I have booked a rental car from Boston Airport (USA) for three days. The documentation says an international driving permit is mandatory. Prior to COVID, I had rented cars at different airports in the USA and not once had been required to have an international driving permit. Fortunately, I...

My partner and I chose a "family" travel insurance plan through the RACV.