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  1. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    From my observations, something like a hardware store would be a booming business....Everything looked well-worn at best. I changed hotels from the Intercontinental to the new Sofitel (old Conrad), which was the difference between night and day.
  2. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    Thats a huge bonus - I only know a few international one-liners.....................I guess it helps focus you, like having a Messerschmidt up your butt over London in the Battle of Britain.
  3. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    I saw it.! While crossing the road, I bought an original Ani's Judgement Papyrus of Ani for 200 pounds!
  4. Sprucegoose

    SkyBus gone up again [Up to $23.90 one way]

    When you see that, go out and come back in. Do it at least five times. Nine times out of ten, it should come down.
  5. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    Yeah, we went through all that, but I cut it all out. It was a straightforward deal. You perform today, and there will be tomorrow.
  6. Sprucegoose

    Qantas A380 reliability issues creeping up again?

    That's only one aspect of the cost base (and only a minor part of the value proposition). Our direct labour costs would be on a par with the States', I would say, in any case.
  7. Sprucegoose

    Qantas A380 reliability issues creeping up again?

    Additionally, keeping in-house capability becomes more strategically important if there are global or regional conflicts.
  8. Sprucegoose

    Qatar Airways to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia

    Yes, always dangerous to rely on unenforceable 'entitlements'.
  9. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    A bucket and spade would be good advice CM. The IHG in Cairo was not an outstanding property. However, the check-in guy gave me a great room and was extremely efficient. The property itself is run down and in urgent need of a renovation, which I am advised will commence this year.
  10. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    I ended up negotiating with this bloke who tracked me down inside the terminal - a tout if you like. I kept him honest, and he did the job. $20.
  11. Sprucegoose

    Qantas A380 reliability issues creeping up again?

    See my last post. It's more than a QF in-house deal. There could well be a case where you could build a local capability, service QF, and supplement capacity with a few others. It may be the cost of not doing it rather than vice versa.
  12. Sprucegoose

    Qantas A380 reliability issues creeping up again?

    I would like to see a business case before accepting your conclusion. Prima facie, there are a few 380s that fly to Australia, and the consensus is that there is a global shortage of skilled technicians. There would be a queue that would move from the ME and MNL for the right package.
  13. Sprucegoose

    Qantas A380 reliability issues creeping up again?

    Well, there's an interesting thought Ms Hudson..........
  14. Sprucegoose

    AFF Cruise #2. Rerun. Crown Princess 4 nights 25-29 January 2025

    Probaby get the cheaper Kiwi cuts......
  15. Sprucegoose

    Current Qantas First Lounge Menu (SYD/MEL) and relevant topics

    naturally immune from all the walking dead out there.....
  16. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    Yes, @RooFlyer , I have seen this advertised, and it looks interesting. Is there a standout tour company I should use for the day and overnight stuff?
  17. Sprucegoose

    AFF Cruise #2. Rerun. Crown Princess 4 nights 25-29 January 2025

    What about pre-existing conditions? Has anyone done a comprehensive cruising insurance review? As with any travel insurance, the key issues are medical assistance, evacuation, and repatriation. Are there others? I know somebody who required extensive medical assistance on a cruise. This...
  18. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    Spruce is OZ. I read that they are the bank booths. $25?
  19. Sprucegoose

    I Have Five Days In Egypt - What Do I Do?

    I tried to get my Egypt Visa online, only to learn that it takes at least seven clear days before the date of arrival. Well, I stuffed that up. In BKK, I rock up to the local embassy on Soi 22 Sukhumvit, and find they only do visa transactions on Monday and Thursday between 10-12 (even...
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