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Yes, sorry about that. I was convinced France was, but I seem to have misremembered.

Try this https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/the-basics/schengen#bilateral Edit: Oooops. I may be wrong. I was certain that France was on that list, but it appears it isn't. Sorry about the mistake.

Just for reference, as Australians, we can stay an additional 90 days in France after our initial 90 days in the Schengen area. Only in the one country, however. This is because we have a bilateral agreement with France, and a few other Schengen countries. Edit: Yeah, nah. Sorry, I was wrong...

Yes. I have done this, because my wife was in a wheelchair and managing both luggage and her from the hotel opposite was to much hassle (Melbourne?). Iirc, I believe I left the passports with them, but it might not be necessary. We checked in business class because of her disability, which...

It should be up to the recipient of the funds to prove that the funds were correctly taken. It's not your responsibility to prove otherwise. Go back to your bank with this argument, I would.

Most banks will hold the money in escrow for disputes, and you shouldn't be charged interest. If you have enough credit, you should be able to book another flight (probably with another airline?). I'm surprised at the delay. My bank normally stops payments for non-receipt of service...

Same answer from me. Happens often if the seat in front is a bulkhead seat. The easiest approach is to call the FA and mention the matter. They then ask the passenger to put it in the overhead locker. This saves the possibility of confrontation, which would probably cause the passenger to...

I don't think it's been mentioned, but taking a passport is advisable, because in case of problems the flight can get diverted to New Zealand. You shouldn't have to show the passport, however. Another point is that you only need to show your ticket to get duty free from the main duty free...

I agree, Wise is probably the simplest, quickest and safest EU debit card. The exchange rates are very good too. The multi-currency account is very useful to use the debit card wherever you like in local currency.

But listen closely Not for very much longer I've got to keep control! 1673506557 Not a chance for me. I adored those flights with Malaysia Airlines where I could order seemingly any number of meals in advance. I'd always order at least two. I was the best fed passenger by far!

I refuse to use Avis because two of their staff quite deliberately caused me to 'forget' a package on the passenger seat, quite deliberately bringing me my cap (it was a UK winter) instead of leaving it for me to get from the car. I realised in the lounge, and phoned Avis. No real response...

I had this once. I checked. The engine was definitely there!

This has always bugged me. Why do we get almost everything we need for our daily ablutions, but no dental kit? Tbh, I don't recall ever having seen a dental kit except as part of the in flight amenities, and in some lounge bathrooms. Since I travel a lot, and not always by plane, I grab a...

I went Sydney to London and back to Brisbane this year. The Australia-Dubai sectors had amenities. The London-Dubai sectors didn't. All in all, the London-Dubai sector was a bit of a disappointment compared to the longer one, in almost every way. Perhaps the UK teams weren't up to scratch, I...

This is seriously rough for absolutely everyone concerned. What a tragedy.

Just checking an historical payment, it was 1.4% over the spot rate for that day. I doubt it swings that much. Normally it's less than 1% in a day. It could be about 0.7% + some swing, but I'll bet that if I select a few of these, the average won't be 0.7% over spot. I think mastercard is...

Thanks for the information. I'll check this out next foreign payment.

All cards use this to increase their margins. Typically it's 3% over the spot rate. Australian cards almost always charge a 3% fee on top too. It's absolutely criminal. I try to only use cards from the country I'm in, but I'm lucky enough to have accounts in two countries and in Europe. I...

Absolutely normal. Those foreign coins are completely useless to most people. This practice makes use of them for charity, instead of them being discarded.

You won't be able to go airside with them without a ticket (and passport)