On a recent trip to Sydney Qantas asked if I wanted to bid for a 'Neighbour Free Seat' Basically Qantas was asking me to pay 30% more so I could have an empty seat next to me (Subject to Capacity). In other words by paying the money if the flight wasn't full I was more … Continue reading Would You Pay For A Neighbour Free Seat
How do you plan your travel? Although we often book tours and cruises we usually include extra days before and after the tour/cruise, and arrange flights ourselves. Because we are also looking to book premium airline cabins on points it makes sense to book as soon as the flights are available which means we usually … Continue reading Travel Planning
In January this year Bangkok Airport Security confiscated my Phone Power Bank because I couldn't prove it was below the regulation limit. I thought it was ridiculous as it was apparent from its small size it was only around 5,000mAh (milli Amp hours) Airline Regulations Any battery that you take on board should not exceed … Continue reading Buying a Phone Power Bank
For me it is all about the seat! Yes the lounge access, the better flight meal, and the extra luggage might mean a lot to you. . . . but as I am 1.8m tall and getting on in years the real benefit is a comfortable flight. If I am going to be on a … Continue reading Business Class Differences
What do you do when there are no more cases on the baggage carousel and your bags hasn't come out. Well it has happened to me four times over the years, which is why I mainly travel with carry-on only Lost bags are the worst way to start a holiday, and are still a pain … Continue reading When Luggage Goes Missing
According to SkyTrax in 2024 the three big alliances were ranked as follows; Star; One World; Sky Team; I have been in a number of airline frequent flyer programs over my travels and am currently involved in Star (through Lufthansa) One World (through Qantas) and SkyTeam (through Virgin) My Preference One World through Qantas is … Continue reading Which Frequent Flyer Membership?
It is common for dentists to have some of these toothpaste samples at reception. They are great for travel as one of these tubes is enough to clean my teeth twice a day for 2 weeks. It doesn't take up much room in my toilet bag. I make sure that I pick up a tube … Continue reading Free Travel Toothpaste
Like many in Australia, since COVID, I have become used to rarely using cash. It has been 'Tap and Go' for small amounts and only needing a PIN for larger amounts. That does not always work in many countries! You Might Have Problems Many developing countries tend to be cash based. I have recently not … Continue reading Cash – Still Important For Travellers
