weetbix456 wrote:This leaves me thinking - how can this be claimed as a satisfactory & acceptable "bushwalkers service" flying into a remote area such as Melaleuca - when essentially all walks leaving from there range in length from 5 - 8 days plus!! Imagine being told after paying in access of $300 for a flight ($900 as a group of 3 not including stove fuel) that you have to leave some items behind...this could potentially include extra days food & safety equipment.
Mark F wrote:Also consider that Qantas, on Dash 8 services, restrict you to one 23kg bag. So give your back a break and pack for the 20kg limit.
weetbix456 wrote:Yeaaa fair points - I just checked my receipt from a few years back and it was $290 in, $250 out - so my memory is obviously a tad hazy. Fresh off the phone this morning I was running a bit hot after the conversation - as I wasn't really offered another alternative other than shedding some gear weight before the flight if need be...of course I am happy to pay for a couple of kilos over if it was the case. Maybe I'm still caught up carrying tough chubby gear & bringing along plenty of tasty treats - but I still wouldn't call 20kg a heavy load for an expected 8 day walk...anyway, thanks for your responses - all will be well now I've had a day to collect my cool.
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