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    Airport metal detectors/residues

    Here's the one that I can't figure out - I have a pair of boots that set off the alarms at domestic gates in SYD but not international. I would have thought it more important to be the other way around. Off topic a little....I still find it ironic that at ADL (old airport anyway) they show...
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    Car rental excess covered by travel insurance

    The debate over whether it's better to take a cheaper policy with an excess, or pay more now and less in the event of a claim will always exist (meaning there is no one right answer!). Most insurance companies recognise this and offer choices within their product range accordingly. The...
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    Car rental excess covered by travel insurance

    You don't need to take the excess reduction on the policy to be eligible. There are some smaller independent car hire companies who actually recommend (and sell) commercial travel insurance rather than continue to sell the 'extra' insurance to reduce the excess. As long as you are clear...
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    Car rental excess covered by travel insurance

    Not sure if this might help..... If it's not defined within the policy definitions, if there were to be any dispute a dictionary definition would be applied by IOS (Insurance Ombudsman Service). Their determinations are available on their website to show it is common practice to use a...
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    Dear Geoff...

    It is a little concerning that QF staff OFF-DUTY can get priority status - I had a flight on EK a few years ago where I sat next to an off duty staff member. She had to rely on a no-show and the captains permission to get the seat in y class next to me (our company policy is to fly OVER in j...
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    How to spend a day in LA - your thoughts

    I would also agree - don't bother with a city tour - seriously, there's not that much to see in a day unless you are under 20 and/or have a thing for theme parks!! I'd also add my vote to spending the day at one of the beaches - in the end, the most entertainment in LA comes from people...
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    Slightly OT: VB 'digEplayer'

    I imagine it's similar to the one I used on Hawaiian a couple of years ago - it had about 4 or 5 new release movies, about 3 or 4 older (classice favourite) movies, a handful of television programs and some music clips. I was in j class, where it was free, but available at a similar charge that...
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    Boosting QF Status Points

    Thanks for all the great advice - have decided on a long weekend in Auckland next month, sampling lan chile's business class. I have a great travel agent who is willing to get the best deal possible for me. I already had quotes for SYD-AKL-SYD, but thanks to Kiwi's advice, I've found...
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    Boosting QF Status Points

    I'm currently a bronze QF member (but have held gold status 5 years ago when travelling a lot more with work). I've had more travel this year, and now need another 135 status points to gain silver status for upcoming year (anniversary date 31/08). I'm keen to try for it, but wondering if...
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