Hotel Management penny pinching with aircon motion sensors
Like the airlines, Hotel Management have figured out another way to save a buck - configure the aircon to automatically turn off when the guest is asleep. It’s been around for ages. And while this...
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Worse than feet on bulkheads
If you thought bare feet on bulkheads was gross; you might up-chuck at this! Its totally disgusting - United Airlines passenger uses foot to change cabin dial on plane | News.com.au Exception - OK I'm...
View ArticleLighting on Flights
I've done quite a bit of flying recently and maybe I am becoming a bit of a winging git, which is more than likely. I recently had a few long haul business class flights. One was overnight so that was...
View ArticleRecent experience with tipping in Argentina and Brazil
Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has recent experience with tipping in Argentina and Brazil? Is it expected/mandatory? Is it only for good service? What is the standard %? Basically, what is the...
View ArticleShort tour of Hokkaido
We will be in Japan in July 24 and thinking of a tour of about 5 days in Hokkaido. We have travelled the south and would like to see what Hokkaido has to offer in June. Appreciate your support in advance.
View ArticleRecetly purchased tickets with Flightcentre, when will i get the tickets. All...
Im a bit confused, i was told something along the lines of i would receive the tickets 24 hours before the flight. But for peace ofmind, i really wish i had them on me now, rather than jus the...
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Calculate location of past flight (for engagement purposes)
One year ago, I got engaged on a Singapore Airlines flight between Houston and Manchester. I'm now trying to figure out where exactly we were and what the local time was where the plane was at the time...
View ArticlePassport Renewal / Application - Time Taken?
Who has received a passport renewal notice recently? I did today. My initial reaction is it is a bit cheeky. We have not been allowed to travel, yes I know essential services travelers can, for 12...
View ArticleBuying iPhone 15 at Sydney airport Duty Free
Hello everyone Has anyone passed through Sydney International Airport recently and noted the duty free prices for the iPhone 15 Pro? (Are they just selling less GST?) Just curious if I should buy it...
View ArticleQantas or Jetstar to Bali from Melbourne
Which would you fly Qantas 737 to Bali Or Jetstar for comfort?
View ArticleDo you prefer silent airport lounges & terminals with no announcements?
Pros & Cons of Silent Airport Lounges & Terminals is an article written by the AFF editorial team: https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/silent-airports/ You can leave a comment or discuss...
View ArticleHave you ever had problems with the person sitting behind you on a flight.
About a decade a ago, i flew on Thai Airways to Bangkok. For some reason the person behind me kept hitting the back of my seat. For a long flight it got very annoying. Has that happened to anyone else...
View ArticleLack of middle name.
I booked on Singapore Airlines for the first time and it asked for first and last names. Once I got the tickets I couldn't add our middle names as per our passports. When we check in they can enter our...
View ArticleWe'd like your feedback on Australian aviation policy
Dear AFF Community, The Australian government recently published its Aviation Green Paper which will shape our nation's aviation policy for the upcoming decades. The paper touches on numerous topics...
View ArticleScams like these
Fresh scam to fleece: "Hello my good friend. How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family?, You may not understand why this mail came to you. but if you do not remember me, you might...
View ArticleWould you teleport to your destination if the option was available?
This is purely a hypothetical question... If you could skip the whole flight & airport experience and simply teleport to your destination for the cost of a flexible Premium Economy airfare, would...
View ArticleMade any travel mistakes lately?
On a train going out to Western Sydney I am sitting on a seat from hell it is so hard. I thought about my most recent mistake of booking Novotel Brisbane Airport only to find it was not really at the...
View ArticleTravel plans 2024.
Time to start 2024 travel plans. In the last couple of weeks I have fleshed out most of our travel for 2024. We spend the first 3 weeks of the year in Bangkok. Will be trying out 3 hotels to see if any...
View ArticleDisruption to Flight due to Air Traffic Control Limiting Aircraft Arrivals...
Just got the message: "There may be disruptions to your flight today, Saturday 16 December, due to Air Traffic Control limiting aircraft arrivals and departures in Sydney. Please check your flight at...
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