International Flights?
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Many years ago, I flew to the UK with Japan Airlines (JAL). My travel agent booked me on a flight that didn't have a direct connection from Japan (on purpose) so JAL put me up in a hotel for the night. This was many years ago but I'll be looking into it next time I fly to the UK/Europe. Their food and service was very good!
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Yeah but not a good idea if you suffer from ulcers.Reeling wrote:Doesnt plain ole Asprin act as a blood thinning agent and reduce the risk? That's if you can take AsprinDigger wrote:Steve_R wrote:$600 for a little less discomfort does seem a bit steep.
You know this but for the benefit of others, my son suffered a bout of economy class syndrome (DVT) on a trip to SE Asia in his early 20s. I witnessed a couple of people die from it (saw them fall and fail attempts to resuscitate). So, before you go search the web for 'economy class syndrome', paying attention to recommendations to avoid it. Restrict search results to something recent so recommendations are up-to-date. If possible favour .gov and .edu site results over .com (for reasons I am sure most know).
I’ve spoken to my GP and he’s going to give me a couple of injections to take with me, one before each long leg of the flight. Says it takes away the risk of DVT.
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Ah so you were an air hostess with RAAF airlines? Were the high heels hard to wear in those aircraft?bunyip wrote:I don't think I am game to consider going with Malaysian.
Never tried Singapore but have flown Emirates which was good.
I used to be aircrew with the RAAF and we offered excellent inflight service on Caribous (sit down, shut up, hang on).
We are also heading to the UK around July and are looking for a deal.
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Singapore Airlines get my vote of approval
but
You only live once Digger.
Spend your kids inheritance on first class or business class tickets or one of those sleeper seats that QANTAS have on the airbus !
but
You only live once Digger.
Spend your kids inheritance on first class or business class tickets or one of those sleeper seats that QANTAS have on the airbus !
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If you are concerned about DVT you can reduce the risk by doing 2 things (not involving meds):
1: Get up and walk about for blood circulation (It's not good to sit for long periods fishing, at work, watching TV etc).
2: Get some compression stockings (speak to a clued up GP or experienced DIV1 Nurse).
Also make sure you drink enough water for hydration (plus it will force you to go to the loo ).
Singapore airlines are good
Stay away from Cathay Pacific (although from Melb to HK is good but when you switch planes ) Will never use them again.
Air Malaysia was good but now
Qantas is good but overpriced
1: Get up and walk about for blood circulation (It's not good to sit for long periods fishing, at work, watching TV etc).
2: Get some compression stockings (speak to a clued up GP or experienced DIV1 Nurse).
Also make sure you drink enough water for hydration (plus it will force you to go to the loo ).
Singapore airlines are good
Stay away from Cathay Pacific (although from Melb to HK is good but when you switch planes ) Will never use them again.
Air Malaysia was good but now
Qantas is good but overpriced
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I'd definitely recommend the compression stockings (as suggested by Yako) for long haul flights, it also greatly reduces the twitchyness you get in your legs when sitting for long periods.
I fly to London each June/July to visit my family, and only just a few weeks ago had a very pleasant journey with Cathay Pacific (which would only work if you stopped off in HK). It's also worth checking the baggage allowance, as all airlines are NOT equal. Cathay allows 30kg in 1 or 2 cases, but a lot only allow 1 case of 23kg. In the past few years I've also flown Qatar, Royal Brunei & Malaysian, and in terms of food, service and leg room they are all pretty similar. Might see you at the airport mate!!
I fly to London each June/July to visit my family, and only just a few weeks ago had a very pleasant journey with Cathay Pacific (which would only work if you stopped off in HK). It's also worth checking the baggage allowance, as all airlines are NOT equal. Cathay allows 30kg in 1 or 2 cases, but a lot only allow 1 case of 23kg. In the past few years I've also flown Qatar, Royal Brunei & Malaysian, and in terms of food, service and leg room they are all pretty similar. Might see you at the airport mate!!
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Thanks for that Paul and I hope we do catch up...Grin~outback paul wrote:I'd definitely recommend the compression stockings (as suggested by Yako) for long haul flights, it also greatly reduces the twitchyness you get in your legs when sitting for long periods.
I fly to London each June/July to visit my family, and only just a few weeks ago had a very pleasant journey with Cathay Pacific (which would only work if you stopped off in HK). It's also worth checking the baggage allowance, as all airlines are NOT equal. Cathay allows 30kg in 1 or 2 cases, but a lot only allow 1 case of 23kg. In the past few years I've also flown Qatar, Royal Brunei & Malaysian, and in terms of food, service and leg room they are all pretty similar. Might see you at the airport mate!!
I’ll be the oldest bloke around...grin~
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Thanks for that Rich and QANTAS is overpriced indeed and we won’t be going that way I can assure you.Yako wrote:If you are concerned about DVT you can reduce the risk by doing 2 things (not involving meds):
1: Get up and walk about for blood circulation (It's not good to sit for long periods fishing, at work, watching TV etc).
2: Get some compression stockings (speak to a clued up GP or experienced DIV1 Nurse).
Also make sure you drink enough water for hydration (plus it will force you to go to the loo ).
Singapore airlines are good
Stay away from Cathay Pacific (although from Melb to HK is good but when you switch planes ) Will never use them again.
Air Malaysia was good but now
Qantas is good but overpriced
I went to NZ for business a few years ago and flew with Air NZ one way, QANTAS the other. Air NZ killed them!
You have me considering the stockings now thanks and others too that mentioned them, the water is a no brainer as is the walking. I’ve never been good at walking around an aircraft but I’m going to have to change in this case I think. A lot depends on where you get to sit I guess? I’ll be playing the “Old disabled soldier” bit for all it’s worth to try and get a better position in the plane if I can.
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Jeez Jacko I already am spending their inheritance now mate and to be honest I’d rather have the extra money to spend in Pommy Land when we get there.Jacko wrote:Singapore Airlines get my vote of approval
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You only live once Digger.
Spend your kids inheritance on first class or business class tickets or one of those sleeper seats that QANTAS have on the airbus !
It’s just that there is such disparity in the prices when you move up from Economy seating! The premium seats are almost 2 1/2 times economy on Singapore and that is supposed to be a special.
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I think I saw him once on one of the flights in country and he was very popular with the troops~peatop wrote:Ah so you were an air hostess with RAAF airlines? Were the high heels hard to wear in those aircraft?bunyip wrote:I don't think I am game to consider going with Malaysian.
Never tried Singapore but have flown Emirates which was good.
I used to be aircrew with the RAAF and we offered excellent inflight service on Caribous (sit down, shut up, hang on).
We are also heading to the UK around July and are looking for a deal.
If he’d shaved his legs it would have looked much better with the nylons and high heels....grin~