Post by: Lakes on April 11, 2017, 23:42:15
Post by: John B on April 12, 2017, 03:03:28
:link: go via - Sign up (https://www.govia.com.au/web/ssp/sign-up-for-go-viaroad-pass)
Post by: Surferdude on April 12, 2017, 04:38:52
Only experience with them is a couple of years ago, my daughter flew down from Darwin and back with them. No troubles. She paid for checked luggage so she could bring back some stuff she didn't need up there.
But, personally I've found Virgin great and these days, Jetstar.
Came back from the Sydney launch of the new i30 on Jetstar. A little less legroom than on the QANTAS flight down but manageable.
Post by: CraigB on April 12, 2017, 05:15:10
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 12, 2017, 08:02:16
Last few times have been with AirAsia who are OK unless you need to speak to someone.
But I'm afraid I've never flown Tiger.
Post by: tw2005 on April 12, 2017, 08:48:43
Not brave enough to tempt Tiger even though it's Virgins budget airline.
:link: Price Beat Guarantee | Jetstar (http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/price-beat-guarantee)
Post by: beerman on April 12, 2017, 10:28:13
From what I have read they are smashing Jetstar in the on time department.
I believe Tiger had moved on from the 'tv show' days before they were taken over, and have gotten better from there.
https://bitre.gov.au/statistics/aviation/otp_annual.aspx (https://bitre.gov.au/statistics/aviation/otp_annual.aspx)
Something went wrong in Feb though
https://bitre.gov.au/statistics/aviation/otp_month.aspx (https://bitre.gov.au/statistics/aviation/otp_month.aspx)
Just follow the luggage rules and if in doubt, ask before you book.
Oh and for those who want to carry on about overly strict carry on rules, think of the poor bloke who abides by the rules then loses his legroom when his backpack is handed to him so that a non compliant suitcase can be put into the overhead locker. :fum:
Post by: Dazzler on April 12, 2017, 11:38:29
I love Virgin (no edits please) but had a scary experience on my return to Tassie on Tuesday morning (via Virgin)
One of my cases went AWOL! The biggest one with my laptop and other valuables in it! :sweating: :crazy1:
There was a similar one left unclaimed on the carousel. A very pretty blonde Virgin :whistler: (employee) called "Maddy" helped sort it out by ringing the owner of the unclaimed case. He had got home and when he checked acknowledged he'd taken my case by mistake. Was an hour before he got back to switch it over. "Ar$hole" wasn't very apologetic either.. Cost me an extra $7 for long term parking as it rolled over an extra day! :fum:
Lucky Maddy was so sweet! :P (sorry no photos)
Post by: asathorny on April 12, 2017, 13:29:38
Post by: neptune on April 12, 2017, 17:29:03
I cracked the $hits with Jetstar a few years back and have used Virgin exclusively ever since. I don't think Tiger flies out of northern Tassie, but to be honest I wouldn't take the risk for a few bucks. (Did I just say that out aloud?) :Shocked:
I love Virgin (no edits please) but had a scary experience on my return to Tassie on Tuesday morning (via Virgin)
One of my cases went AWOL! The biggest one with my laptop and other valuables in it! :sweating: :crazy1:
There was a similar one left unclaimed on the carousel. A very pretty blonde Virgin :whistler: (employee) called "Maddy" helped sort it out by ringing the owner of the unclaimed case. He had got home and when he checked acknowledged he'd taken my case by mistake. Was an hour before he got back to switch it over. "Ar$hole" wasn't very apologetic either.. Cost me an extra $7 for long term parking as it rolled over an extra day! :fum:
Lucky Maddy was so sweet! :P (sorry no photos)
Comon Dazz....you know the rulz on here..... no photos, then it didn't happen...... :whistler:
Post by: eye30 on April 12, 2017, 18:27:18
I .................. have used ..................A very pretty blonde Virgin
Lucky Maddy was so sweet! :P (sorry no photos)
:KissLips: :KissLips: :KissLips: :KissLips: :KissLips: :KissLips: :KissLips: :KissLips: :KissLips: :KissLips:
Post by: Dazzler on April 12, 2017, 21:59:12
Come on John, I know the rules around here.. I make 'em! :evil:I cracked the $hits with Jetstar a few years back and have used Virgin exclusively ever since. I don't think Tiger flies out of northern Tassie, but to be honest I wouldn't take the risk for a few bucks. (Did I just say that out aloud?) :Shocked:
I love Virgin (no edits please) but had a scary experience on my return to Tassie on Tuesday morning (via Virgin)
One of my cases went AWOL! The biggest one with my laptop and other valuables in it! :sweating: :crazy1:
There was a similar one left unclaimed on the carousel. A very pretty blonde Virgin :whistler: (employee) called "Maddy" helped sort it out by ringing the owner of the unclaimed case. He had got home and when he checked acknowledged he'd taken my case by mistake. Was an hour before he got back to switch it over. "Ar$hole" wasn't very apologetic either.. Cost me an extra $7 for long term parking as it rolled over an extra day! :fum:
Lucky Maddy was so sweet!(sorry no photos)
Comon Dazz....you know the rulz on here..... no photos, then it didn't happen...... :whistler:
@ Lester .. too pretty to be a Tassie girl, reckon she was from the North Island. :winker:
Post by: Lakes on April 13, 2017, 01:06:02
as when i worked i had to deal a lot with Qantas & Virgin i found Virgin try really hard, Qantas was up there at the top, but i think Paddy, was cost cutting so started to get less people working to do same as before with a lot more so things got a bit less reliable. were Virgin would try really hard the works always on the ball. just what i noticed. i also flew Virgin was very happy. hey ASA i flew United one :rofl: bit dicy.
just have to book flight still in checking the bike out via mobile pic's from owner i think she knows more about Harleys now :rofl:
nice lady! mostly just checking for rust on chrome and checking its as she thinks it is as, she did not do the servicing. won't matter that much as i can sort all that out when i get it to Sydney. just i want a trouble free ride.
JohnB thanks for that info, if i can avoid it i would by pass any toll as i learnt all about that in Sydney, so since being retired i will go out of my way to avoid even though its easier, its just the thought of them removing my money & not me handing it over so i can count every cent!! hope you can understand. ( some times no choice i know but Queensland governments not like NSW Government. in NSW and mobile speed camera except the radars in patrol cars, have two easy to see warning sign's then another beside the speed camera, so if you miss that your blind and should not be driving!! the patrol cars stop you talk to you the give you the ticket, in Queensland they don't have easy to read warning signs so can't be trusted! just how i see it, NSW will rip you off but not without you knowing. revenue raising i know.
but other than that a great place gtoo like all of Australia!!
so can you tell me if it is easy to Dodge the gateway bridge if i'm heading for Indooroopilly or Toowoomba? if you were stopping at both places what one would you head to first?
thanks again.
Post by: tw2005 on April 13, 2017, 03:02:17
Thanks all, well I'd like to Thank Beerman!!! If Tiger Air part of Virgin, that is good enough for me!!
as when i worked i had to deal a lot with Qantas & Virgin i found Virgin try really hard, Qantas was up there at the top, but i think Paddy, was cost cutting so started to get less people working to do same as before with a lot more so things got a bit less reliable. were Virgin would try really hard the works always on the ball. just what i noticed. i also flew Virgin was very happy. hey ASA i flew United one :rofl: bit dicy.
just have to book flight still in checking the bike out via mobile pic's from owner i think she knows more about Harleys now :rofl:
nice lady! mostly just checking for rust on chrome and checking its as she thinks it is as, she did not do the servicing. won't matter that much as i can sort all that out when i get it to Sydney. just i want a trouble free ride.
JohnB thanks for that info, if i can avoid it i would by pass any toll as i learnt all about that in Sydney, so since being retired i will go out of my way to avoid even though its easier, its just the thought of them removing my money & not me handing it over so i can count every cent!! hope you can understand. ( some times no choice i know but Queensland governments not like NSW Government. in NSW and mobile speed camera except the radars in patrol cars, have two easy to see warning sign's then another beside the speed camera, so if you miss that your blind and should not be driving!! the patrol cars stop you talk to you the give you the ticket, in Queensland they don't have easy to read warning signs so can't be trusted! just how i see it, NSW will rip you off but not without you knowing. revenue raising i know.
but other than that a great place gtoo like all of Australia!!
so can you tell me if it is easy to Dodge the gateway bridge if i'm heading for Indooroopilly or Toowoomba? if you were stopping at both places what one would you head to first?
thanks again.
If you use any GPS and select avoid tolls it's always easy. Can phones be mounted to bikes?
If you headed to Toowoomba first you'll definitely be going inland so no tolls, and then easy to get to indooroopilly via warrego, ipswich rd, centenary and have no tolls.
watch out for dummy road work lights which are speed cameras(bastards!) They come in all flavours these days and even the vans sometimes have the tailgates up, which can appear to be a normal vehicle.(Bastards)
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(http://s3.caradvice.com.au/thumb/770/382/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/qld-police-speed-camera.jpg)
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(http://s3.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/qld-speed-camera.jpg)
(http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/5/e/g/d/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gt5ff1.png/1481592866030.jpg)
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Post by: Surferdude on April 13, 2017, 06:52:11
Post by: Lakes on April 13, 2017, 22:14:57
tw2005 i don't use a GPS at all now as last pricey Garmin GPS i owned was good but a useless mount, it kept falling off the windscreen onto me, plus after i retired did not need it, used it when i worked. would not mount a phone on a bike or a GPS but everyone does i don't want distractions. so good old HEMA Maps for me they don't try send you the wrong way!! last trip to Melb i had my useless GPS it sent me the longest way would not take me on there motorway & i could not find it, i did not have any avoid tolls setting set in GPS but it avoided them.
Anyone know if still floods up there or what road condition is after the floods you have had?
Post by: Lakes on April 14, 2017, 22:45:49
Post by: Dazzler on April 14, 2017, 23:12:52
I think i'll look for my old ( 5 year unused ) RTA ( old name for Roads traffic authority NSW ) toll tag as think still has $80 credit, but don't know how i would mount it to a MC.
Double sided tape to the top of the instrument binnacle.. $2 a pack at Reject Shop.. :victory:
Post by: John B on April 15, 2017, 03:11:49
Post by: Lakes on April 15, 2017, 23:00:02
Post by: John B on April 16, 2017, 05:46:33
Post by: beerman on April 16, 2017, 16:28:22
https://motorbikewriter.com/police-strange-interpretation-covert/ (https://motorbikewriter.com/police-strange-interpretation-covert/)
Post by: Lakes on April 16, 2017, 21:03:46
I would be more worried about these bad boys myself....
http://motorbikewriter.com/police-strange-interpretation-covert/ (http://motorbikewriter.com/police-strange-interpretation-covert/)
Thanks Beerman , i'll be riding slow , the sports bikes are hard to ride slow, so generally speed, the bike i'll be riding has good low rev TQ and easy to ride slow .
whats the fastest speed limit posted in Queensland?
Post by: Surferdude on April 17, 2017, 06:27:07
Pretty much the same as in NSW.I would be more worried about these bad boys myself....
http://motorbikewriter.com/police-strange-interpretation-covert/ (http://motorbikewriter.com/police-strange-interpretation-covert/)
Thanks Beerman , i'll be riding slow , the sports bikes are hard to ride slow, so generally speed, the bike i'll be riding has good low rev TQ and easy to ride slow .
whats the fastest speed limit posted in Queensland?
110kph and 100kph
Post by: Lakes on April 18, 2017, 21:00:32
i asked MC seller it Cairns has tollways, she said "No just rainforrests & Mountains, Beautiful "
i also struck another problem, as if i prebook toll road pass, bike will have QLD rego with QLD numberplate & i have NSW addy, plan is for me to get blue slip & put new rego on bike post her plate back to her, so she can get refund on what rego left. so do you think toll company will take QLD number plate with NSW addy when i pre book road use on gateway?
also is it possible to go from coast to Toowoomba without using Gateway?
Post by: Surferdude on April 18, 2017, 21:32:05
You can add via points.
It'll give you a map and full directions.
I used it to plan our route options to Darwin with my daughter.
You can either print out what you want or save to the memory on your tablet/ laptop.
:link: RACQ Travel - Holidays - Car Hire - Road Trips | RACQ (https://www.racq.com.au/travel)
Post by: Dazzler on April 18, 2017, 21:39:57
Tollways in Cairns... :rofl: :rofl:
I don't think there will be an issue having different rego than home address. It must happen all the time. Even rental cars are sometimes registered in a different State than where they are being used in.... :cool:
Post by: nzenigma on April 18, 2017, 22:05:41
If you come off the highway just prior to Brisbane's Gateway Bridge and take the Story Bridge you can pick up the highway south, to the Gold Coast & NSW, within a few Ks. A bit slower through the city but it is a main route used by people who hate tolls and the toll road operator that often fines the wrong road users.
This entire route has no Queensland tolls.
If you do want to pay tolls, just pay on-line when you are back in NSW. Takes 24 hrs for your recorded rego to be on the web site.
Post by: nzenigma on April 18, 2017, 22:16:27
The camera in the guard rail is a new one for me. Where are they? PLEASE! :Shocked:
@tw2005
Post by: Lakes on April 19, 2017, 05:45:39
Post by: Lakes on April 19, 2017, 05:59:44
Hey Gerard, or should I call you Mr Killjoy? :D
The camera in the guard rail is a new one for me. Where are they? PLEASE! :Shocked:
@tw2005
You are a funny guy John (but I like you!)
Tollways in Cairns... :rofl: :rofl:
I don't think there will be an issue having different rego than home address. It must happen all the time. Even rental cars are sometimes registered in a different State than where they are being used in.... :cool:
LOL, THANKS Dazz your Tops, well us New South Welshmen. expect anything in Queensland now Joh & Flow have moved on. No up front Tic Gate, everything is hidden & very sneaky. LOL
but we love them & even play there game so they have something to win even using NSW born players. State of Origin.
it's same with Kiwi's they could not possibly Play aussie rules as too heavy & slow, so we humour them playing Union
it's a bit trade union style. Lol.
but if you stick to speed limit & can dodge the road rages & ferrals & Hippies, should be fine, it's nothing like North Korea.
cheers
I'll tell you one think i like in Queensland that the fresh mud crab salad sandwiches you can buy, i just love them!!!
thanks everyone for all you help!
also are FNQ Crocks fussy what they eat?
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 19, 2017, 08:54:28
also are FNQ Crocks fussy what they eat?
You should be safe. :lol:
Post by: Lakes on April 20, 2017, 21:49:08
also are FNQ Crocks fussy what they eat?
You should be safe. :lol:
LOL Dave
Post by: nzenigma on April 20, 2017, 22:11:10
it's same with Kiwi's they could not possibly Play aussie rules as too heavy & slow, so we humour them playing Union
it's a bit trade union style. Lol.
Too Slow!! :Shocked:
Our Kiwi Gods are the 'athletic bench mark'. Here's but one example of an all round sportsman- And like all Kiwis, he was the nicest bloke you could ever meet. :victory:
Happy Riding mate. :)
Post by: tw2005 on April 25, 2017, 07:50:33
Hey Gerard, or should I call you Mr Killjoy? :DFunny, I tried to backtrace this one and ended up here to find it's false most likely. LOL.
The camera in the guard rail is a new one for me. Where are they? PLEASE! :Shocked:
@tw2005
Damn people lying on google. :link: The Speed Camera is WHERE? (http://www.austech.info/showthread.php/86396-The-Speed-Camera-is-WHERE)
Kilroy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cShYbLkhBc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cShYbLkhBc)
@nzenigma
Post by: nzenigma on April 25, 2017, 08:41:34
Post by: tw2005 on April 25, 2017, 09:02:04
Thanks will timidly leave home in my V16 z3 :DSounds delicious. ....are you lying?
(http://oddstuffmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ymVTQ.jpg)
Post by: neptune on April 25, 2017, 15:14:19
Thanks will timidly leave home in my V16 z3 :DSounds delicious. ....are you lying?
(http://oddstuffmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ymVTQ.jpg)
It only went into the BMW 7 Series (E32)....not Z3..... :D
Post by: Lakes on April 25, 2017, 23:25:18
Post by: tw2005 on April 26, 2017, 08:28:20
Nep sounds good, trying to work out what a Caddi v12 doing in a BMW thread? Lol
I thought this was the Tiger Air thread and it's a Caddi V16 concept :head_butt:
Post by: nzenigma on April 26, 2017, 09:02:54
Post by: Dazzler on April 26, 2017, 09:07:03
Post by: tw2005 on April 26, 2017, 09:23:52
Anyone reading this thread quickly might think Tiger Air is now using Cadillac V16's in their planes! :crazy1:
Is that good or bad?
Post by: tw2005 on April 26, 2017, 09:38:03
:whistler: When did anything go to plan here?
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Post by: Seoul-mate on April 26, 2017, 13:03:36
Tiger joined with a company called Alliance late last year and they sometimes use Alliance planes as was the case with us. The plane was smaller than the usual Tiger planes (a Fokker 200 I think). They have the jet engines attached to the rear of the body of the plane rather than out on the wings, which made for a bloody noisy flight given we were sitting in the second last row.
Return flight two days ago was on schedule and was in aTiger company plane, so they do get things right sometimes. A bit hit and miss though so will try to avoid them in future.
Russ
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Post by: Dazzler on April 26, 2017, 13:06:54