And huge overweight people?
Those were the days when passenger weight was checked for some airport takeoffs and landings.
I love how someone asks a question about travel in 2023 and we get answers about what happened in the olden days. 
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It seems as if what I mentioned was happening in 2010 is still happening todayā¦and itās a terrible policy.
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On small planes only, surely?
It benefited me on a Grand Canyon flight once when I got to sit next to the pilot, so I could see when we were coming to big drops, with the accompanying thermals, and all I could hear was the crumpling of paper and the parking of tigers behind me. Apparently on the other plane, full of Germans, they had a 100% spew rate with the exception of the pilot, and couldnāt do the second part of the trip up to Monument Valley.
Iāve lived in Vietnam for many years. Never had a problem with Vietjet. Typical budget airline but Iāve always received tickets when booking. May be worthwhile calling or emailing them.
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Passenger and baggage weighed together used to be a thing for Hong Kong on big passenger flights.
Due to takeoff weight restrictions at Kai Tak. They would often unload passengers and/or luggage depending on cargo loads
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On the weekday last flight from Canberra to Melbourne, when there were only a handful of passengers, we were instructed where we could be seated to balance the plane weight. And slimmer passengers were not seated in the seat next to the emergency exit.
Still regularly done now by all airlines
I used to travel on the last flight out of Canberra to Melbourne once a week.
Iām just saying itās done very regularly still especially on light flights. Itās very common and weight distribution is still vitally important
In domestic Lufthansa flights to accomodate the suits business opening hours, they could check in baggage at the plane, get a ticket to retrieve direct from the plane after landing.
The stampede of the suits getting off the plane was horrendous, sometimes physical.
Vietjet are a LCC but they arenāt dodgey.
There is nothing that says a ticket has to be ticketed immediately and some airlines can still take a couple of days to manually process them. I wouldnāt be concerned just yet and can always charge back your CC if things go pear shaped. Iād expect them to come through in the next 48hrs
Any views on Aerolineas Argentinas vs JetSmart?
JetSmart are a ULCC and have a very small fleet but they are quite modern but no idea of comfort. Iāve heard some good reports on them but like any small airline, if a plane goes U/S or delayed by whether you are stuffed. Aerolinas being a lot larger has more contingency plans and being a ST member can often sway people especially if you have ST status
Looking to travel to Japan early/mid Sept for some touristy stuff (more into nature than cities) and stay on for the MotoGP Oct1st before heading home (Brisbane). Have not booked anything yet - will be travelling with another couple (age range mid 40ās to mid 60ās - all active adventurous types).
Would welcome any advice at this stage Re travel, bookings, sightseeing, logistics, accommodation, travel advice websitesā¦anything really! None of us have been to Japan before.
Thank you!
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Thanks
Typhoon season I think
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I was there in late oct early nov last year; my first time too. Perfect autumn weather (but you prob dont want to hear that!).
I did the Kumano Kodo, which is a pilgrimage hike across the Kii peninsula and a sister walk to the Camino in Spain (only 2 walks in the world to have world heritage status).
You stay in small Ryokan (inns) mostly, most of which have onsen and great food. Raw travel have a good write up, though you really donāt need to do it via an agency. Best part about it was that you always had ultra-reliable and punctual PT on hand if you wanted to skip or shorten any walks.
I rate it equal best of my walking holiday experiences (4 way tie!).
Kamikochi in the japanese alps is an incredibly beautiful place too, though you might need a bear-bell (I didnāt see any). Lots of onsen-towns nearby.
I can recommend some great places to eat and drink in Kyoto if you are heading there.
Maybe the far north is a good bet, if it is really hot?
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