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Picture This: Posting Images in Select FlyerTalk Forums

Brian Cohen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:56:14 +0000

Effective immediately, the testing of posting images are in effect in the following FlyerTalk forums:

For information on how to post images, please read the Images are now enabled in Communitybuzz! announcement in the CommunityBuzz! forum.

You Want to Return Your Rental Car? Present Your Identification…

Brian Cohen — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:16:59 +0000

I must agree with what FlyerTalk member mkt posted here:

“huh… that’s very new to me. I’ve never once been asked for ID when returning the car.”

Normally people show identification when renting a vehicle, but have you ever had to show identification when returning a vehicle?

This apparently happened at a car rental facility near the airport in Nashville, as the title of the thread is You now need ID to return a rental car (at BNA)?

Travel to Antarctica at Half Price!

Brian Cohen — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:18:35 +0000

Yes, you can travel to Antarctica for as little as US$3,390.00, including the fuel surcharge.

However, you must hurry if you want to take advantage of this offer.

For more details, please refer to the 50% off quark expeditions bookings Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2008 thread.

I wish I could take advantage of this offer, as Antarctica is the only continent on Earth to which I have not yet been…

Do you prefer east or west?

Kiwi Flyer — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:55:16 +0000

When travelling around the world, or to and from the far side of the globe, views are mixed as to whether it is better to travel eastwards or westwards. Which do you prefer?

American credit problems

Kiwi Flyer — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:39:35 +0000

This is not about the credit crunch/crisis that has been in the news so much lately. It is about American Airlines charging triple or more the correct amount to FTers credit cards. What is going on? Is a credit card better than a debit card in these unfortunate situations? Check out the two discussions - triple charged and repeated charges.

How do you get the aircraft registration number?

Kiwi Flyer — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:18:08 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered how to get the aircraft registration number for your flight, check out this thread which explains how.

All About Dining in Bangkok

Brian Cohen — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:43:57 +0000

The Bangkok Eating thread is a classic thread listing not only restaurant recommendations in the largest city in Thailand, but it also contains links to other Internet web sites and what types of dishes one can expect to eat, such as Tandoori Chicken, Mee Krob, Chole Bhature, Tom Yum Nam Khon, Reshimi Kebab, Pad Pak Boong Fai Daeng/Moo Grob, Masasa-Dosa and even Pizza!

Also, please try some of the following threads as well for dining in Bangkok:

Liquid Relief On the Way?

Brian Cohen — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:29:26 +0000

No, I am not asking whether or not your thirst will be quenched.

Rather, is it possible that the TSA Likely to Relax Restrictions on Liquids in 2009?

Perhaps one day passengers will once again be able to transport drinks and containers larger than 3.4 ounces filled with liquids past the security checkpoint at airports in the United States.

Read the TSA Likely to Relax Restrictions on Liquids in 2009 thread to find out why the current security restriction on transporting liquids past security checkpoints may be relaxed within the next year.

As for quenching your thirst, how about sampling some white birch beer?

There Is No Sense in Skirting This Issue…

Brian Cohen — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:23:55 +0000

…about how FlyerTalk member FSHHUNT is requesting More skirts please!!!

It causes one to wonder that if one finds oneself in the Galleries North lounge that if one requests more skirts from the staff that that request will indeed be honoured. Regardless, FlyerTalk member sunrisegirl may compensate and oblige by wearing a low-cut top.

Apparently this issue must be…ahem…addressed.

Flights Within Europe: £1 Total!

Brian Cohen — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:24:53 +0000

You read the title correctly: Europe £1 o/w a/i on Ryanair!!!!!…

…which means that one can travel on Ryanair, a low-cost carrier with flights within Europe, for as low as only one British pound one-way, including all taxes and fees…

…but there are catches and exceptions that can easily increase the cost many times over where the airfare for a round-trip flight can easily become US$35.00 or more, and one does not earn miles or points unless paying with a credit card where one earns miles or points for every dollar, pound, euro, etc. spent.

In other words, taking advantage of this offer can really save you money, but only if you are careful…