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I guess you are not elderly. Ofc we explored other options, many in fact. Other dates, other airlines, flying to other destinations. We ultimately still took a 1 am flight with Jetstar, but it was straight through to Brisbane, and not via Melbourne , that saved a couple of hours

Of course you are right. Thankfully we are blessed with rather short term memories for negative experiences (disasters and tragedies excluded). Perhaps, maybe possibly...one day :)

Thank you. I have the travel bug, and have travelled O/s many times, only old age will stop me :)

Yes, first time poster.I don't know what gives you reason to be sceptical ? I am not a frequent flyer, perhaps 40 trips in total including overseas. I felt the need to vent, perhaps this was the wrong forum for that. But my issue was why sell a ticket with a particular flight time when it seems...

Why is the "little businessman" for forced to comply with regulations, but big business can simply shrug and walk away?

Hi. the flight was VA 454, departing thurs sept 12th, departure 12.25 pm from Darwin. I would be interested also. It seems all airlines now departing 1 am

It seems most problems occur with domestic flights. I have never had such hassles with international flying

Typical '3rd World' level of service, do the big companies care any more about customer satisfaction?

Well i am learning that there are lots of issues flying domestically at least. Our previous flight was with Qantas, Port Macquarie to Sydney. We boarded, but there was engine problems. That issue meant a 12 hour delay in Sydney. Fortunately we were able to leave the airport so made the most of...

I've always loved travel, so it definitely won t put me off. Thank you for the welcome :)

My husband and I took an impromptu holiday to Darwin. Our return flight to Brisbane was supposed to.be at 1pm, straight thru. After arriving in Darwin we were advised that our return flight was leaving at 1a.m, thru to Melbourne and then on to Brisbane, 26 hours +. ARRRRGH! I am 72 with...