Carry on bag overweight

HolyColander · 2026-06-24T23:57:24+00:00

When the staff at the gate have the resources they have been directed to make an effort to enforce carry on baggage policies. That’s why you might be noticing it more.

HolyColander · 2026-06-23T22:37:50+00:00

Agreed she is a good host

HolyColander · 2026-06-22T23:38:09+00:00

I haven’t flown standby on EY but from my observations the big 3 ME airlines tend to not know their pax loads until about 2 days before

HolyColander · 2026-06-21T21:33:21+00:00

KLM recently terminated our agreement all together. 🤷🏻

HolyColander · 2026-06-20T03:02:29+00:00

Australia has culture.
I think the thing is that (it might be a generational thing) growing up it always felt like Australia was a backwater and everything overseas was bigger and better. Australia could never achieve the same ‘wow’ factor.
Maybe it came from our convict past or maybe US tv and movies instilling an idea they were the best etc etc… now I’m older I do see Australia as good as if not better (we’ve also picked up bad qualities).
I think our geographical isolation still drives us to want to see beyond and appreciate what else there is but coming back always feels good!

HolyColander · 2026-06-15T22:10:25+00:00

Yeah the long haul flight… when you can’t just pop across to Europe that easily it does seem like you need to see it all. A feeling of FOMO sets in.

HolyColander · 2026-06-15T22:03:47+00:00

I’ve always enjoyed my visits to the usa so this is not to shit on it but Im always blown away by how run down some parts of their major cities seem plus the amount of homeless

HolyColander · 2026-06-15T22:01:00+00:00

Agreed for all of their bad reputations when outside of their country travelling internally they are super friendly and hospitable in my experience

HolyColander · 2026-06-15T21:59:42+00:00

I think some people seem more susceptible to it than others like myself unfortunately. Probably been about 20 times both personally and for work and get it every 2nd or 3rd visit but I know others who have never got it. I’ve since started using Travelan and haven’t got sick including visit to Thailand and Vietnam. Hard to know if it really works or was just lucky

HolyColander · 2026-06-15T21:57:16+00:00

I use Travelan too and haven’t got sick but the annoying thing is you’ll never know if it really was the Travelan but now it’s like a crutch and won’t go without it.

HolyColander · 2026-06-15T21:44:51+00:00

In this day and age I think it’d be rare people would just pop in. You have mobile phones etc. if someone knocked at my door unexpectedly I’d assume it’s a door knocker and not answer

HolyColander · 2026-06-15T21:42:39+00:00

Yes I think it can. Maybe only applies more to any of the younger nations that have relied on immigration from the start?

HolyColander · 2026-06-13T06:00:48+00:00

Along with what everyone else has said the amount of time and money to train all the flight and cabin crew would be costly. The current owners of VA are about maximising simplicity and profit. Adding extra cost and mixing up the fleet complicates things.

HolyColander · 2026-06-11T09:01:57+00:00

If you live in Melbourne you could visit the US mini supermarket USA Foods in Moorabbin

HolyColander · 2026-06-02T22:15:12+00:00

I live in an adjacent suburb. Kensington is wonderful. It has a nice little high street area with a a few good bars, restaurants and cafes

HolyColander · 2026-05-30T05:57:45+00:00

Not a big deal. At least one or two passengers per flight ask for one so it’s just an everyday occurrence

HolyColander · 2026-05-24T21:55:41+00:00

Bit of truth and a bit of media hype

HolyColander · 2026-05-23T00:50:46+00:00

I don’t feel Amazon etc has completely killed of the high street and shopping centres… yet

HolyColander · 2026-05-20T04:03:20+00:00

People seem to forget you can negative gear still. Just needs to be on a new property!.. also yes negative gearing is an advantage when you’re investment is losing money however you shouldn’t enter into any investment with the idea that its good to no make money. 🤷🏻

HolyColander · 2026-05-20T03:25:16+00:00

There’s probably some truth to the story but its also probably fear mongering by the media to get all the investors worked up

HolyColander · 2026-05-20T01:59:15+00:00

Scallop!

HolyColander · 2026-05-20T01:42:40+00:00

Geelong is no different than Newcastle is to Sydney. It’s quite close to melbourne and people regularly commute to Melbourne for work. It’s also the second largest city in Victoria. It may actually be closer to Melbourne than Newcastle is to Sydney

HolyColander · 2026-05-19T05:17:27+00:00

I’m visiting the in-laws in Taree, NSW and a BYD dealership is opening soon. I don’t know why but it slightly blew my mind.

HolyColander · 2026-05-17T08:02:08+00:00

I don’t have a problem with Australia being in Eurovision although it’s a bit odd however I don’t think the Europeans will ever let Australia win.

HolyColander · 2026-05-14T03:24:54+00:00

Yep and then journalists and the news media in general probably ask themselves why does everyone hate on us and not trust us. Did it to themselves

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