The advent of being able to check in on-line has saved me hours in the last 6 months.
If you are not aware or are not yet using the web check in service, i urge you to try it.
It is perfect if you have carry-on luggage. If you have check in luggage, you can still check-in on-line but you need to go to "bag drop off" - usually found with check in counters.
Go to the airline that you are flying with and select their "web check-in" facility. Enter either your frequent flyer number or reservation number, select your seat and print off your boarding pass. Most will only let you check in 24 hours of your flights departure.
The only draw backs are if you don't have a printer hooked up to your computer, or if you lose your boarding pass. Always print off your original booking and take with you incase you misplace your boarding pass (now a piece of paper from your printer).
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Virgin demote your status as you use points
Did you realise that as you use your Velocity points with Virgin that you forfeit your flying status. Recently a friend used some frequent flyer points with Velocity (he is a "platinum member") but by using up his points, his status dropped to "normal" cattle class. He was also told not to line up in the priority line in future!
Totally un-virgin!
Totally un-professional!
Especially for a business traveller whom travels 6 times a month.
Totally un-virgin!
Totally un-professional!
Especially for a business traveller whom travels 6 times a month.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Airlines need to have exceptional service - Virgin gets my vote
Well seasoned travellers I encounter yet another bad experience with our second airline in Australia, One-star. This is my 4th this year (i have only flown 8 times with them as i always try to fly Virgin).
On this occassion I was using a voucher they had issued for me (as a result of a flight they cancelled earlier in the year - failed to notify the travellers - wanted us to catch a bus to Brisbane from Gold Coast and then catch an alternative plane) . I was 4 minutes late . They have a 30 minute cut off. I had carry on, the plane hadn't started to boart - far from it and they still would not let me on.
Matt at the service counter - which is a bit misleading - should be dis-service counter - informed me - very curtly and rudely that i would have to pay an additional $70 for the next flight 3 hours away. He then called security - Nerida - who had the same grace as he did.
Needless to say I went to Virgin, paid $90 for the next flight, 45 minutes away, was greeted with smiles, laughs and felt instantly better.
Where is the service one -star. Surely a low-cost airline doesn't mean, no service, no smile and no common manners!
Sam
On this occassion I was using a voucher they had issued for me (as a result of a flight they cancelled earlier in the year - failed to notify the travellers - wanted us to catch a bus to Brisbane from Gold Coast and then catch an alternative plane) . I was 4 minutes late . They have a 30 minute cut off. I had carry on, the plane hadn't started to boart - far from it and they still would not let me on.
Matt at the service counter - which is a bit misleading - should be dis-service counter - informed me - very curtly and rudely that i would have to pay an additional $70 for the next flight 3 hours away. He then called security - Nerida - who had the same grace as he did.
Needless to say I went to Virgin, paid $90 for the next flight, 45 minutes away, was greeted with smiles, laughs and felt instantly better.
Where is the service one -star. Surely a low-cost airline doesn't mean, no service, no smile and no common manners!
Sam
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Swine Flu and natural intervention
As the prevalence of Swine-Flu-affected-persons increases in Queensland , over 50, as of this report (Tuesday 9th June 2009), I thought it pertinent to give you an up-date on what natural measures you can do to avert this virus. I am not going to call it a deadly virus – even though people have died from it – it generally runs the course of a normal “flu”.
In May and June of every year, there is an increase in croup, colds, flus and chest infections. The more aggressive the virus or bacteria (or virulent – this means the virus or bacteria can survive for a long time and is easily transmitted), – the more severe the symptoms experienced. IF your immune system is compromised (ie you are over worked and stressed, you are a child or an elderly person), the more likely the chances of developing complications from these nasty microscopic things.
Typical complications and symptoms from chest infections, croup and the flu include the following:
- pneumonia
- prolonged fatigue
- asthma like symptoms (chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheeze, spasm)
- other secondary infections
- pneumothorax (when you end up with a collapsed lung from coughing)
- weight loss (from decreased appetite)
If you are a parent – a prolonged chest infection means lots of worry about your child’s health, sleepless nights , and some one having to stay at home with the child.
If you are a worker (employee) this means you need to take sick leave, or leave without pay and try to recuperate.
If you are an employer, self-employed, or tradie, you will need to find some one to take over your job, or keep working despite feeling very sick and risk getting sicker, or cop a loss of income whilst not working.
If you are a student, you risk getting behind with the curriculum, behind with assignments and definitely no social life!
All in all, a day sick = a day lost.
Let’s talk about preventative strategies.
I suggest with cooking in winter months using the following potent immune boosters:
- garlic
- cayenne
- turmeric - horseradish
- foods high in Vitamin C (don’t over cook them or the Vitamin C is destroyed)
- eating foods high in zinc (nuts and seeds, shell fish)
Other proven strategies for boosting your immune system include taking a probiotic. I have practitioner only brands (very potent) or Inner Health, is OK for an over the counter purchase. (NB yogurts etc.. are very low in friendly bacteria).
On a personal note
I received a letter from my daughter’s school this week which stated:
“.in the event of a confirmed case of Influenza H1N1 (Human Swine Flu) in a student attending your school, the school will be closed for up to seven days.”
This week, on the news, a school in Brisbane closed because a student’s sister (that didn’t attend the school ) was confirmed to have contracted the H1N1 virus. So clearly the education department is not running any chances. Parents this is serious! Isolation, which is the current strategy employed by the health department – then giving Tamiflu Vaccine is called “re-active”. I like to think that we are smarter than that and can be pro-active and pre-cautionary.
Personally I can’t afford (nor want my kids to be vulnerable) to this virus. I am boosting their immune systems.
I suggest getting yourselves and your children onto an immune boosting agent, such as Vitamin C, Echinacea or astragalus.
If you have Glandular Fever in the past, Ross River Virus or are elderly or young, you really should catch up with me so we can put in place a preventative strategy. If I was self-employed or had a job that involved contact with lots of people (ie: service industry, hospitality, travel or airlines) I would also be taking be taking preventative measures.
If you have an appointment with me in the next 3 weeks (ie until 27th June 2009) , I will give you FOR FREE, a proven immune boosting agent. It’s value will be insurmountable! Surely, like me , you can’t afford you or your family to be sick this winter.
I don’t want to become unwell and I don’t want any of my patients becoming unwell.
If you know someone that is currently not a patient and is at risk of catching the flu (ie self employed, run down, stressed, a child or elderly) I will give you 50% off your next to me for your referral.
Can you afford not to stay well this winter? I know I need to be fit and healthy and will definitely be taking an immune booster!
Yours in health, Sam - The Health Queen
NB : What I have discussed is my own research and generated for your own information.
There is more information on the QLD health department at :http://www.health.qld.gov.au/swineflu/
In May and June of every year, there is an increase in croup, colds, flus and chest infections. The more aggressive the virus or bacteria (or virulent – this means the virus or bacteria can survive for a long time and is easily transmitted), – the more severe the symptoms experienced. IF your immune system is compromised (ie you are over worked and stressed, you are a child or an elderly person), the more likely the chances of developing complications from these nasty microscopic things.
Typical complications and symptoms from chest infections, croup and the flu include the following:
- pneumonia
- prolonged fatigue
- asthma like symptoms (chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheeze, spasm)
- other secondary infections
- pneumothorax (when you end up with a collapsed lung from coughing)
- weight loss (from decreased appetite)
If you are a parent – a prolonged chest infection means lots of worry about your child’s health, sleepless nights , and some one having to stay at home with the child.
If you are a worker (employee) this means you need to take sick leave, or leave without pay and try to recuperate.
If you are an employer, self-employed, or tradie, you will need to find some one to take over your job, or keep working despite feeling very sick and risk getting sicker, or cop a loss of income whilst not working.
If you are a student, you risk getting behind with the curriculum, behind with assignments and definitely no social life!
All in all, a day sick = a day lost.
Let’s talk about preventative strategies.
I suggest with cooking in winter months using the following potent immune boosters:
- garlic
- cayenne
- turmeric - horseradish
- foods high in Vitamin C (don’t over cook them or the Vitamin C is destroyed)
- eating foods high in zinc (nuts and seeds, shell fish)
Other proven strategies for boosting your immune system include taking a probiotic. I have practitioner only brands (very potent) or Inner Health, is OK for an over the counter purchase. (NB yogurts etc.. are very low in friendly bacteria).
On a personal note
I received a letter from my daughter’s school this week which stated:
“.in the event of a confirmed case of Influenza H1N1 (Human Swine Flu) in a student attending your school, the school will be closed for up to seven days.”
This week, on the news, a school in Brisbane closed because a student’s sister (that didn’t attend the school ) was confirmed to have contracted the H1N1 virus. So clearly the education department is not running any chances. Parents this is serious! Isolation, which is the current strategy employed by the health department – then giving Tamiflu Vaccine is called “re-active”. I like to think that we are smarter than that and can be pro-active and pre-cautionary.
Personally I can’t afford (nor want my kids to be vulnerable) to this virus. I am boosting their immune systems.
I suggest getting yourselves and your children onto an immune boosting agent, such as Vitamin C, Echinacea or astragalus.
If you have Glandular Fever in the past, Ross River Virus or are elderly or young, you really should catch up with me so we can put in place a preventative strategy. If I was self-employed or had a job that involved contact with lots of people (ie: service industry, hospitality, travel or airlines) I would also be taking be taking preventative measures.
If you have an appointment with me in the next 3 weeks (ie until 27th June 2009) , I will give you FOR FREE, a proven immune boosting agent. It’s value will be insurmountable! Surely, like me , you can’t afford you or your family to be sick this winter.
I don’t want to become unwell and I don’t want any of my patients becoming unwell.
If you know someone that is currently not a patient and is at risk of catching the flu (ie self employed, run down, stressed, a child or elderly) I will give you 50% off your next to me for your referral.
Can you afford not to stay well this winter? I know I need to be fit and healthy and will definitely be taking an immune booster!
Yours in health, Sam - The Health Queen
NB : What I have discussed is my own research and generated for your own information.
There is more information on the QLD health department at :http://www.health.qld.gov.au/swineflu/
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
UPDATE Swine Flu Tuesday 9th June 2009
Swine Flu numbers continue to rise in Australia (and we have had plenty of warning) and opportunity to isolate ourselves as a country.
If you travel , you will come into a wider range of people and therefor their circles.
You really need to be boosting your immune system at this time of year!
http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=lcLK7kNum_w&next=%2Fmy_videos%3Fpi%3D0%26ps%3D20%26sf%3Dadded%26sa%3D0%26sq%3D%26dm%3D2
If you travel , you will come into a wider range of people and therefor their circles.
You really need to be boosting your immune system at this time of year!
http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=lcLK7kNum_w&next=%2Fmy_videos%3Fpi%3D0%26ps%3D20%26sf%3Dadded%26sa%3D0%26sq%3D%26dm%3D2
Swine Flu
here are some tips on avoiding Swine (and other viruses and bacteria) whilst travelling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esyBSX9_2ZA&feature=channel_page
Health Department strategies:
- awareness
- isolation
- tamiflu vaccine
Natural Boosters
- Vit C and Zinc
- Olive leaf
- Echinecea
- Andrographis
- Mushroom extracts
- Homeopathics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esyBSX9_2ZA&feature=channel_page
Health Department strategies:
- awareness
- isolation
- tamiflu vaccine
Natural Boosters
- Vit C and Zinc
- Olive leaf
- Echinecea
- Andrographis
- Mushroom extracts
- Homeopathics
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