Warning over ‘superjumbo’ engines

Up to half of the Rolls-Royce engines of the type which disintegrated on an Airbus superjumbo this month may need to be replaced by the three carriers in Australia, Singapore and Germany, Qantas’s chief executive have said.

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cheap flights to SA

hi, i’m in Australia at the moment & plan to make my way to south america sometime mid 2011….just wondering is Rio going to be the cheapest place to fly into…can anyone reccommend a budget airline that operates long distance between the 2 continents…really flexible so it doesn’t matter which part of aus i fly out of or which part of SA i land….thx!! … [Posted by Arsis2323, in the Central/South America & The Caribbean Forum - Sep 19, 21:56]

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Hi all

Hello everyone. Im 36, Irish and keen to travel to Australia for the first time soon. ..

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Which hostel?

Hi, I’m going to Australia next April flying into Sydney, and wondering which hostel to stay in when I get there?

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Bank accounts for UK Traveller

Hi all, So I finally got the balls & bought my RTW ticket so i’m definatly off next summer!!!!!! Well done me!!! I travel to Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Fiji, Peru, Brazil. Although it’s a way off yet I want to be thinking if any guys from the UK know about good bank accounts to use. I really don’t want to have my hard earned savings smashed by ridiculus bank charges for using my card abroad, or hammered by exchange rates!!!! I’m thinking ..

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22yr old Solo Backpacking Europe

Hi all, I’m planning on traveling to Europe but so far its just me, myself and i :) , it would be cool to have a travel buddy and enjoy the adventure together.

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STA Cashcard

Hi Has anyone used this service? if so, is it any good? also, has anyone used STA to set up an Austrailian Bank account, if so, is it worth it?

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Telstra Pre-Paid Sim Card Brisbane?

Hi, I have my heart set on getting a Pre-Paid Telstra sim card but I need to find a location around Brisbane airport that I can buy once I arrive in AUS. are there any stores inside brisbane airport that will let me buy a pre-paid sim card from telstra?

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Best brands for backpackers

Hey folks, Setting out on a trip around the world. I will be encompassing Asia, Australia, NZ and South America. I want to pick up some good equipment (pack, sleeping bag, small tent, boots etc) What are the best brands?

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Best brands for backpackers

Hey folks, Setting out on a trip around the world. I will be encompassing Asia, Australia, NZ and South America.

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