Anyone ever travel to Australia?

[Peji911]

Re: Anyone ever travel to Australia?

I'd advise you check out the aquariums - they have some of the most amazing ones in the world.

Ya, I love Aquariums. The highest rated Aquarium in the World last year was the Expo in Lisbon. When I was in Europe I made sure to swing by. They have absolutely EVERYTHING. It was crazy.

[Peji911]

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Qantas - "For bulky baggage that doesn't meet the requirements, you need to get permission at least 2 days in advance."

That to me sounds like you'd be okay, as long as they allow it, and you let them know ahead of time.

USA/Canada 	Open hours: 6.30am-10.30pm 7 days a week MST, 5.30am-9.30pm 7 days a week MDT,
After hours, calls may be diverted to Australia.
	1 800 227 4500

For Air New Zealand, it says anything that is over sized must be checked. But here's the number to call. I'd call and ask.

1-800-262-1234

Hey man, thanks for your help.

Well, the problem is that I have to fly from Toronto to A-LA and then Straight to Brisbane, or B- Toronto to Vancouver, to New Zealand, to Sydney, to Brisbane (27 hour flight) BUT if its necessary, I'll do it.

I definitely have to call. Thanks man!

[Peji911]

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It appears as though its a no-go.

I called Qantas and for 2 friggin extra kilos, they cant let it slide...and wont even let me pay for it or transfer the extra weight to a friend's tab.

So now I gotta call Air New Zealand (its closed today), and Pacesetter Travel and see if the guy, who works specifically with students, can help me out. We're going on a Group Flight (ie: they reserved space just for potential students) and hopefully we can work something out.

2 flipping kg... friiiig

[mjb2124]

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I know, right? I go to europe every year and its 7.5 hours, more or less.

Also, not sure who told you its only 17 hours, but.... brace yourself.... brace yourself.... its actually a full 24 hours, PLUS stops... BRUTAL. Im paying 300$ extra to make sure its a 23-24 hr flight and not a 30hr flight with the stops

I just checked and you're right. The shortest flight I saw was 23-24 hours. Wow....

[MC Fatigue]

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It was a long time ago, but when I flew from LA to Australia, it was about 14 hours...

[Peji911]

Re: Anyone ever travel to Australia?

It was a long time ago, but when I flew from LA to Australia, it was about 14 hours...

Planes must have been faster back then

[MC Fatigue]

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Planes must have been faster back then

Nope. Just a Jumbo 747. I checked google - and the results I came up with said it's a 15 hour non-stop to Sidney (I believe our flight was 14 and a bit) - which is what I did at the time.

So it depends what sort of plane, and where you're flying to really.

Seeing as how he's in Ontario, then it will be around 20 hours total for him. I think it's 4 1/2 - 5 to LA from there, then about 15 hours non-stop if you're going to Sidney (depends again, where he's flying to and on what plane).

[AI03]

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You can't just put the laptop in your luggage?

[Peji911]

Re: Anyone ever travel to Australia?

Nope. Just a Jumbo 747. I checked google - and the results I came up with said it's a 15 hour non-stop to Sidney (I believe our flight was 14 and a bit) - which is what I did at the time.

So it depends what sort of plane, and where you're flying to really.

Seeing as how he's in Ontario, then it will be around 20 hours total for him. I think it's 4 1/2 - 5 to LA from there, then about 15 hours non-stop if you're going to Sidney (depends again, where he's flying to and on what plane).

Actually, we're taking a 747 also, and its direct from LA, not Ontario. Weird.

[Peji911]

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You can't just put the laptop in your luggage?

Its an iMac, not laptop. But nah, by putting it in a luggae you might as well through it against the wall yourself.

[MC Fatigue]

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Actually, we're taking a 747 also, and its direct from LA, not Ontario. Weird.

I just noticed you're the OP, which I didn't at when I replied to your other post so the "he's" look weird - switch those to "you".

[BoA]

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The reason I ask is that I leave in January. Considering Im going for a year (for school) I wanted to buy a computer that I could do school, but also use as a TV.

For that reason, I was leaning towards the iMac, 20" because Im tired of laptops (my bro has a Macbook Pro and its sick, just not for me).

Anyways, they weigh about 20". Like, how in the world can I bring this on the plane as a carry-on? Man, I was looking sooo forward to buying this, and I probably wont even get a chance to get one.

Sucks how planes dont let you put things close to your feet.

Hopefully theres a way around this....?

How much did you pay for the tickets?

[Peji911]

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How much did you pay for the tickets?

I havent booked yet, just made a reservation--only have to pay by the 2nd.

But I just found out if I go with American Airlines, its 18kg, BUT its 1800$ more... frig

[Peji911]

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I just noticed you're the OP, which I didn't at when I replied to your other post so the "he's" look weird - switch those to "you".

Haha... i figured that much, but wasnt sure.

But since youve clarified it, I now know ur not crazy :P.