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Haha don't think Dash 8s have reclining seats? Although some have window shades and some don't..

Yep I think we gave him some pesos, which were actually worth something in those days!

Mrs Punter just reminded me we also lost our passports on the way to EZE in 2009 so I've updated my vote to twice. I left a small backpack in the taxi, realised at check in (direct QF to SYD in those days) that it was gone. I remember trying to call the taxi company from a pay phone and failing...

Had backpack with passport in it stolen from a sketchy pub in Oxford in 2006 while working in the UK. Called consulate in London about replacing it and they advised to wait a few days to see if it turned up before cancelling it. Guy also said the rules were that I was supposed to cancel...

Looking ex-TSV there seems to be few VA 737s at the moment, mostly Alliance F100s and the odd Air North E190. Even some small F70s doing the BNE run. So not great for J upgrades :( I also checked early December for a trip I need to book and it is a bit better 737 wise but noticed a few are the...

I wouldn't worry about defaults; over $825 lent (33 loans) I have lost $14.50 to defaults or about 2%. Lost another $5 or so to currency conversion). Definitely recommend giving it a go.

We did a Namibia and Botswana self-drive in June 2019 and had no problems whatsoever. Those countries are really sparsely populated and we never felt unsafe, although we did taxi home at night in Windhoek rather than walk after advice from the hotel clerk. But other than Windhoek and Swakopmund...

Looks great! Seems odd that the box says Airbus, I guess they own the Concorde trademark?

Sorry my flights are in early November. Hopefully they sort it out before then!

I like to grow out my beard when travelling, but if it gets too bushy I seem to have issues with the smart gate. I also can't see jack when I take my glasses off o_O

Here's a couple of recent data points on processing times. I submitted mine, a basic renewal, on Friday the 21st July, received email to say it was on its way on the Thursday the 27th July. Received in the post early the following week. My partner's was submitted at the same time but was not a...

I just successfully added my VFF number to an upcoming NH flight. I used the mobile version of the website clicked through via the link from the reservation email. Dunno if that matters but it didn't work a week ago on the desktop website.

Haha when I read the post title the ALA lounge was the exact lounge that came to mind. Visited it in 2018 flying on Asiana - there was a sign at the buffet saying we weren't allowed access but nobody was policing it. I think we smuggled in booze from outside. Terrible lounge.

and no lounges since Covid or was that since CX left?? Departing CNS internationally is sad these days, I don't want to ride an SQ 737-8 for 6+ hours to SIN or JQ to NRT/KIX. Although the inner AVGeek in me might consider a PX F70 to POM then a 767 to HKG :p Edit - forgot the terrible VA HND...

I am curious how/why you were denied a ride on the T-bus? Seems wrong to me, we've always just hopped on with no questions asked.

Just tried to add my Velocity number to an existing ANA booking. Velocity now appears in the list but I get an error message: We were unable to verify your mileage number. If you have recently registered as a new member, it may take some time for your registration to be processed, so please...

OTT security theatre :(. You'd think if they have an unusually high rate of false positives on a certain demographic (eg. middle-aged women) they could re-calibrate or adjust the sensitivity for those particular body shapes. Off topic - I've also been having plenty of fun with the newer bag CT...

The irony is I would be somewhat willing to put up with the average service and transit experience for a cheap flatbed - IF I could also enjoy a few beverages to relax me :p

Had a few recent chats with normies asking for advice about trips to Japan and this VA option. For your average non-FF there is typically very little knowledge (and care factor?) about aircraft types and HND vs NRT. For them it probably comes more down to price and/or convenience of direct...

Yep long layovers with no VA lounge in CNS :(