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Old Jun 11, 2017, 6:41 pm
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Originally Posted by og
Just a friendly comment: Cutting the line (any line) in Oz may result in more than a "refusal". Not good form at all. Even more-so if you are a student and make it known you are flying in J.
At Sydney & Melbourne all the airlines give F & J passengers a fast-track card for outwards Immigration. Does this not happen in Brisbane?
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Old Jun 11, 2017, 11:05 pm
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Originally Posted by og
Just a friendly comment: Cutting the line (any line) in Oz may result in more than a "refusal". Not good form at all. Even more-so if you are a student and make it known you are flying in J.
thanks for the advise. I am usually not a line cutter but just out of curiosity, what would be the consequence and do you have any personal experience?
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Old Jun 12, 2017, 1:44 am
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Originally Posted by og
Just a friendly comment: Cutting the line (any line) in Oz may result in more than a "refusal". Not good form at all. Even more-so if you are a student and make it known you are flying in J.
Nah' mate, that wasn't in Oz. It was at a gate in BKK.
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Old Jun 12, 2017, 1:23 pm
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
thanks for the advise. I am usually not a line cutter but just out of curiosity, what would be the consequence and do you have any personal experience?
They will throw Vegemite and Fosters at you.
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Old Jun 12, 2017, 2:02 pm
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Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets
They will throw Vegemite and Fosters at you.
I like Fosters! But I prefer any time ant eggs, fermented fish or fried grasshoppers over the other stuff mentioned...
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Old Jun 12, 2017, 5:48 pm
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
I like Fosters! But I prefer any time ant eggs, fermented fish or fried grasshoppers over the other stuff mentioned...
Oh man, haven't had pla som in toooooo long.

^^
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 1:45 am
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Originally Posted by dsquared37
Oh man, haven't had pla som in toooooo long.

^^
Was down at the mother in laws a month ago had bbq bee larvae for an afternoon snack,
As for queues at immigration arrived TG911 05:40 was home by 06:30 including walk from the gate,We live near On Nut 44 not had a problem at immigration for the last 3 flights economy class,

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Old Jun 13, 2017, 4:11 am
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Originally Posted by tg911
Was down at the mother in laws a month ago had bbq bee larvae for an afternoon snack,
As for queues at immigration arrived TG911 arrived 05:40 was home by 06:30 including walk from the gate,We live near On Nut 44 not had a problem at immigration for the last 3 flights economy class,
lucky as from around 0600 Arrival immigration can be very busy and crowded!
0530 usually empty
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 4:11 am
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Originally Posted by dsquared37
Oh man, haven't had pla som in toooooo long.

^^
i thought more of pla ra...
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 7:58 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
I like Fosters! But I prefer any time ant eggs, fermented fish or fried grasshoppers over the other stuff mentioned...
Originally Posted by dsquared37
Oh man, haven't had pla som in toooooo long.

^^
Originally Posted by BinSabai
i thought more of pla ra...
c'mon, they don't throw those stuff in oz.
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 9:06 am
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Originally Posted by BinSabai
i thought more of pla ra...

While I commonly crave tam bu pla ra I've a serious jones for pla som.
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 9:45 am
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Isn't it OK if there is a student flying in J? I saw a lot of them on LHR flight (even someone in First).
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 10:20 am
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Originally Posted by Noppasit
Isn't it OK if there is a student flying in J? I saw a lot of them on LHR flight (even someone in First).
Do you wear a name tag with university affiliation or just have issues?
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 2:36 pm
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Originally Posted by dsquared37
Do you wear a name tag with university affiliation or just have issues?
Of course not!
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Old Jun 13, 2017, 6:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Noppasit
Isn't it OK if there is a student flying in J? I saw a lot of them on LHR flight (even someone in First).
it is only ok if he is flying together with his servant and/or nanny/nurse!
it does not matter if servant or nanny/nurse are flying Y or cargo
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