In a deal announced last September but implemented now, Qantas have abandoned their Singapore hub. In future all flights to Europe will pass through Dubai. The new route is shorter and will save as much as $100m (US) per year…
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Australia – strict customs rules, confiscation and fines – what must I declare?
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Australia is quite literally a land apart. While Australia is welcoming to visitors and emigrants, even from England, from the perspective of nature they are very keen to keep themselves separate. Australia has had some bad experiences in this regard. …
Airport Security survival guide
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These days the process of going through airport security raises the blood pressure considerably. It is unpleasant and often humiliating. The picture that comes to mind includes long queues, unpacking all your goods onto a conveyor belt, scrabbling in your…
Save Money – Ripoff card fees
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Passengers booking online pay £265,000 per day in unfair card transaction fees in the United Kingdom alone. These fees are added by the airlines. When you book a flight online, airlines do not accept cash as payment. That makes some…