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JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to gccmelb on Samsonite C-Lite 55cm Suitcase $375 Shipped ($0 C&C in Melbourne) @ Travellershop.com.au
All good unless you want to protect anything fragile or squashable.
08/02/2025 - 13:17
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to nerd1 on Samsonite C-Lite 55cm Suitcase $375 Shipped ($0 C&C in Melbourne) @ Travellershop.com.au
Part of the reason is it's the lowest weight possible for a sturdy suitcase. Whether saving a kilo on suitcase weight is worth several…
07/02/2025 - 22:23
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to quackie on EVA Air to Europe Return: Brisbane to Milan Fr $980, Paris $1033, Amsterdam $1198, London $1268 (Feb-Nov) @ Beat That Flight
Via Bangkok. I didn't love it, but it wasn't horrendous. Security easy and fast enough. The terminal is extremely long (not that you'll…
05/02/2025 - 13:33
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to Fat Horny Ghost on Hainan Airlines: Melbourne to Beijing from $407 Return, Sydney to Beijing from $441 Return (Feb-Jun) @ Beat That Flight
>Personally would avoid Hainan Airlines. No idea how they got their 5 star rating. Because they pay Skytrax to be 'rated'.
04/02/2025 - 16:12
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to jv on Hainan Airlines: Melbourne to Beijing from $407 Return, Sydney to Beijing from $441 Return (Feb-Jun) @ Beat That Flight
That's because they are **paid** to do ratings by the **airlines**. I'm sure it's very **impartial**.
04/02/2025 - 16:11
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to prankster on Return Flights to Vancouver Mar-Apr 2025: SYD $1348, BNE $1375, MEL $1287 + More Canadian Cities & Dates @ Air Canada
Not entirely. It's only the USD and pegged or closely linked currencies that have strengthened so much. We haven't lost a lot of ground to…
04/02/2025 - 15:30
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to Indomie5 on Return Flights to Vancouver Mar-Apr 2025: SYD $1348, BNE $1375, MEL $1287 + More Canadian Cities & Dates @ Air Canada
Most of us who took up HSBC Star Aliance chose Air Canada status (because of a generous points bonus), which gives a bunch of Air Canada…
04/02/2025 - 14:38
JohnHowardsEyebrows commented on Return Flights to Vancouver Mar-Apr 2025: SYD $1348, BNE $1375, MEL $1287 + More Canadian Cities & Dates @ Air Canada
An opportunity for the OzBargain HSBC cardholders to fully use their Air Canada upgrade certificates.
04/02/2025 - 13:33
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to DaTa on Skybus Melbourne CBD ↔ MEL Airport Express $18.13 One Way, $30.34 Return (Non Refundable QR Code) @ Agoda
When they first switched to double deckers, some genius made a sign that said: "Double the size, and still only $19". The company is as…
03/02/2025 - 08:27
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to askbargain on Skybus Melbourne CBD ↔ MEL Airport Express $18.13 One Way, $30.34 Return (Non Refundable QR Code) @ Agoda
Possibly the only remaining issuer in Australia which doesn't.
01/02/2025 - 22:40
JohnHowardsEyebrows commented on NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card: 90,000 Points ($3000 Spend in 60 Days + $320 1st Year Fee), 30,000 Points 2nd Year ($420 Fee)
Can anyone share their experience getting the points? I hit 3k start of the month, just got my statement, no bonus yet. NAB were usually…
25/01/2025 - 10:31
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to meowmeowmeow on Accor ALL Gold Fast Track for A Stay @ Accor (NAB Rewards Signature Card & NAB Points Auto Redemption Required)
An alternative would be to sign up for Qantas Signature, then transfer when bonus points are received.
20/01/2025 - 14:23
JohnHowardsEyebrows commented on Barry Lyndon (1975) Directed by Stanley Kubrick - Full Movie Free to Stream @ YouTube
Still available for free at SBS on Demand. Watched last night. Absolutely worth the 3 hours viewing time.
18/01/2025 - 13:55
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to teddiebear on [NSW] Australia Day Live 2025 Concert - up to 4 Free Tickets @ Opera House Forecourt
The calls for changing the date definitely have a bandwagon effect. Here's an event trying to balance those who want to celebrate the day…
16/01/2025 - 10:45
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to teddiebear on [NSW] Australia Day Live 2025 Concert - up to 4 Free Tickets @ Opera House Forecourt
Because nothing screams woke louder than an Australia Day celebration on Sydney Harbour in 2025... I'm no fan of wokies, but you're just…
15/01/2025 - 23:33
JohnHowardsEyebrows commented on Chery Omoda 5 Driveaway from - BX $30,990, EX $33,990 ($3,000 off Regular Driveaway Price) @ Chery
Driven a Chery as a rental...it's very much the Toyota Temu. Jerky, less pleasant the longer you drive it. If you want a dirt cheap Chinese…
10/01/2025 - 14:58
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to imomox3 on Scoot Return from PER/MEL/SYD - Sing $316/$385/$408, Osaka $623/$613/$637, Athens $868/$760/$836 & More @ Beat That Flight
Don't know if there is a particular time when Bali flights go on sale. Just use Skyscanner/Google flights and you'll see all your options.…
09/01/2025 - 22:40
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to Jolakot on Scoot Return from PER/MEL/SYD - Sing $316/$385/$408, Osaka $623/$613/$637, Athens $868/$760/$836 & More @ Beat That Flight
Recently had Singapore for another $50 or so - baggage and meals. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/878198 Also had direct with JAL for sub…
08/01/2025 - 21:49
JohnHowardsEyebrows commented on Scoot Return from PER/MEL/SYD - Sing $316/$385/$408, Osaka $623/$613/$637, Athens $868/$760/$836 & More @ Beat That Flight
Terrible value to Japan, given you'd need to pay a lot just to bring baggage home, let alone take it there.
08/01/2025 - 16:48
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to Protractor on [VIC] Robbie Williams - Free Concert, Performing Some of His Biggest Hits @ Fed Square
Aside from the alleged casually racist comment from the royal family (the word casually doing a lot of work here - there's no evidence of…
02/01/2025 - 15:42
JohnHowardsEyebrows replied to Protractor on [VIC] Robbie Williams - Free Concert, Performing Some of His Biggest Hits @ Fed Square
Yeah, that's certainly the line Meghan likes to run. Ultimately a b/c-grade actress used the royal family as a launchpad for global fame,…
02/01/2025 - 13:28
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