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Member Since | 06/12/2024 |
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Last Seen | 23/02/2025 |
Location | Sydney |
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deathjr on China Southern to Japan Return: Tokyo Ex MEL $636, SYD $679, BNE $706, Osaka Ex MEL $681, SYD $706, BNE $709 @ Beat That Flight

You can absolutely book seats if you use China Southern's website, I flew with them last month and did this. You can book a multi stop…

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31mop on China Southern to Japan Return: Tokyo Ex MEL $636, SYD $679, BNE $706, Osaka Ex MEL $681, SYD $706, BNE $709 @ Beat That Flight

I just did a Tokyo to Fukuoka trip about a month ago. For those that want to save money, note that Tokyo, Nagoya and the Kansai area (and…

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CmfhlTtU on Forclaz Travel 500 40L Carry-on Backpack $99 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Stores/ $150 Order) @ Decathlon AU

Yes that's why it's not advertised as a "hiking backpack" which are available in a seperate section of the store. They even helpfully put…

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xNik on [NSW, VIC, QLD] $0 First Year Membership Fee for GoStarter Plan (Renews at $49 Per Year) @ GoGet Carshare

Apple does it for Music and Apple TV, which is why I've never resubscribed to either. Greedy Greedy Tim Apple!

Rav4 and CX-5 are both classed as compacts not midsize. CX-5 is 8cm shorter than a Mazda 3 sedan. Rav4 is 3cm shorter than the Corolla…

In addition to being cheaper to buy and run, a lighter 2wd vehicle is going to be more maneuverable on the road and more survivable in a…

The 2024 runout CX-5 will come in leather if you buy now before the "AUD just fell through the floor" price adjustment. They haven't…

If you need fuel economy, the Rav4 hybrid. If you want cheap and fun, the Mazda is a nicer drive and the skyactiv engine/transmission on…

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gentlekoala5906 on Google Pixel 9 Pro 128GB $697 ($1000 off) with JB Hi-Fi Mobile $79/M 24M SIM Plan (New/Port-in Customer, in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

The dollarydoo was hovering around 0.70USD when that deal was planned. I wouldn't expect to see it again until China's economy recovers.…

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NoApostrophePlurals on Hitachi 511L French Door Refrigerator RWB560PT9GBK $999 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bing Lee

Since Ukraine started fighting back and bombing generals in Moscow I think spending time in a fridge might be a sensible life choice.…

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Koppeldread on Hitachi 511L French Door Refrigerator RWB560PT9GBK $999 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Bing Lee

Sure, some of them do. But if your fridge does you're not going to have a happy ending. I'd be careful with this model. Very poor quality…

For anyone in this position in the future, the correct way out is to book a refundable train ticket from Shenzhen to HK.

Ctrip (Trip's parent company) sometimes has airfare discounts that Trip and the airline websites don't have, and that aren't pushed to ITA…

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Duckie2hh on Air China Meh Website / and Aeroplane Ticket Price Algorhythms

Travel agents like Flight Center are about as useful as the lowest tier of dodgy OTAs like GoToGate when shit goes wrong. Ten bucks off…

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Kista on China Southern to Tokyo, Japan Return Ex MEL $665, SYD $699, BNE $690 (Jan-Jun Incl Sakura Season) via Guangzhou @ BTF

Book multicity on all Chinese carriers and extend the layover for up to 30 days free of charge. For variety check Xiamen, Shenzhen, Air…

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