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Upgraded to clasps after a zipper burst in transit. The new cases came with TSA combo locks built in. Agree that locks keep the opportunists out - from my perspective for that reason alone they are worth it. In terms of locks attracting attention - possibly if the suitcase just has the zipper...

Rather poor form ... I hope you're successful in getting some sort of satisfaction.

My two cents time changes - stay up as long as you can and try to get close to forcing an alignment, but find that as I am getting older the jet lag tends to hang around for longer the currency changes - use credit cards, have since 1980 when I made my first major journey overseas and realised...

Well it's like this ... advance planning pays dividends ... on 23 Dec last year I booked to Business Class tickets courtesy of Velocity FF points from Darwin to Frankfurt via Singapore in September. Silk Air and then 13 hours in Singapore Airlines' delightful Business Class pods. 2 tickets one...

I can totally relate to that. After many years in POM the available services improve (more restaurants, bars, cinemas, supermarkets incl. range carried, etc.) but the underlying security situation continues to be a concern. When you compare PNG with Fiji there is some much more potential in...

Been off the grid again for a while. Glad to hear your trip was moderately successful. Sorry that I wasn't in a position to show you the high (and maybe some low) lights. It's definitely not a holiday destination at this stage but if you can get out and about there are some places that allow...

The only stupid question is the one never asked. ;) For me status importance is primarily related to what it delivers in terms of time savings: - expedited check in probably saves around 30mins on average in check-in; - if you get and need to use an express card you can knock additional time...

not bought yet deva22 -will have a look but last time this seemed an expensive option but maybe it's time to look again.

thanks flying_double looks like I'll check with the call centre. re: the SYD-AUH suspension ... i was looking on line and they were taking bookings for my dates so fingers crossed.

Planning a holiday flight CNS-SYD-AUH-DUB in about 10 weeks time and returning a few weeks later from ex Rome (FCU). I havefruitlessly been searching high and low for a few answers - hopefully someone willbe able to help me or point me in the right direction. My partner (we're both Gold) is...

I have wrapped a suitcase that failed (split) on the way to the airport. Was very happy that the wrappers were there but in general no.

Just trying to confirm Lounge Access in Abu Dhabi and this seems to be the closest thread that I can get to in order to confirm. As a Gold VFF is there a difference in lounge access according to whether I book Virgin (VA) or Etihad (EY) given that the service is on EY tin? (ticket price...

I have thought about this in the past. If there person has bare feet then I think a very nice wet sneeze over the offending feet would be the way to go. Shoes makes it a little more difficult but if they are lace up you could have some real fun!

Never a truer word spoken swanning-it. There was a report in the local rag a couple of weeks back and PNG has something like 25,000 security guards. A coupel of people have suggested that with that amount of employment related to the industry there isn't a lot of incentive to fix the security...

Most people staying in POM hotels do so on business. Other than that it is a transit point for people going to business/work (mining etc.) elsewhere in the country. The exceptions are: Kokoda Track and similar hiking enthusiasts which form a significant contingent; occasionally there are...

Snabbu - in the hotel the filtration system tends to be pretty good these days and I do eat salads etc. without problems - but as a matter of course only do so at the better hotels, the principle being cooked food kills it :) . I also only tend to drink bottled water and as a general rule adopt...

You're right about the haggling Swanning_it - the price outside the gate is about the same as inside the main hotel foyer but if you approach it the right way you can get from 30% to 50% off. Virgin Bart - Be careful about buying woven goods outside the gate as you need to take the time to...

Give me a bell closer to the time and we'll see what day it is and where I am up to in terms of hosting etc. In terms of lounges Air Niugini (PX) operates lounges and code shares a lot of international flights with QF. However it is my understanding that because QF and PX operate in direct...

Been somewhat off the grid being Christmas and all and have just reviewed the postings above. In general I can only agree with the observations regarding security, attractions and prices. It really depends on what you want to get out of the place. In the last few years there have been a...

Sorry for the pregnant pause in responding - yes to Germanic background - but it was partly that I was looking for something short !!