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A Jumpstart on Jetlag

Possibly the worst side effect of long-haul travel is the dreaded jet lag. Frequent-flyers will be happy to hear that Boeing and Airbus are making headways in eliminating some of the significant factors that cause jet lag.

Airplanes are pressurised to an altitude of 8000ft and have extremely low humidity (around 5%), which is designed to help limit corrosion damage to the fuselage. The altitude, low humidity and the presence of volatile organic compounds in the air cause varying levels of discomfort for long-haul passengers, as well as the phenomenon of Jetlag.   The new Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 are set to re-invent the flying experience, with the purpose of reducing the levels of jetlag and dehydration commonly experienced on long-haul flights. The new jets are set to have a pressurisation altitude of 6000ft and humidity levels of about 20%. Humour Corner No Frills Airline - Keeping Passengers Safe! Caution: This is a BIG File (3.5G). Only really suitable if you have broadband.  The new Boeing has also installed a world-first filtration system for its 787 that removes gaseous irritants and odours from the aircraft cabin, as well as allergies, bacteria and viruses and it looks like airbus is set to follow suit. This should means passengers should soon be arriving at their destination in much better shape. Be sure to check out Flight Recovery available from the Frequent Flyer Store.

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Credit Card ComparisonsOur members go in search for the best credit card option to earn QF points, check out there suggestions HERE.

Boarding Pass PathologyOur members discuss the various types of boarding passes available: thermal, cardboard or Web printout. THE CONSENSUS seems to be that many prefer the old-fashioned cardboard version.

Marijuana Mix-UpCustoms officials in Japan planted $10,000 worth of cannabis in a passengers bag to test their sniffer dogs, only to forget where it was planted. The dogs couldn't find it either!  Our members discuss the potential IMPLICATIONS of the mix-up.

Jetstar Cancels RoutesJetstar have cancelled the Sunshine Coast to Adelaide route due to poor demand and RISING FUEL COSTS. Tiger Airways may be set to profit from this sudden niche.

Excessive ExcessOur members compare the maximum damage excess that is payable on car hires for various companies, it seems HERTZ IS THE HIGHEST at $5,500.

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THE PROBLEM:  When you fly, the pressurised cabin and in-flight air circulation systems create an unnaturally dry environment. This leads to the loss of vital fluids and essential minerals, resulting in dehydration – the major cause of travel fatigue and jet lag.

THE SOLUTION: Flight Recovery™ contains the optimum balance of essential minerals and slow release carbohydrates to prevent dehydration. It has been clinically tested to rehydrate 2.5 times more effectively than water.

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