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This was the reason we chose UP. We had a Citibank card which was transferred to NAB but didn’t want the hassle of a big 4 bank. Have been very impressed so far (1 year with them). When I send money to UK it arrives instantly at Wise conversion rates. So far so very good.

Upbank state on their app there is no requirement to inform them when travelling overseas. We have never notified them and never had a problem.

Wise is not attached to any Australian bank therefore your money is not FCS protected. When doing my research Upbank, part of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, came with good recommendations. When transferring funds Upbank use Wise therefore the rates are very good. I have used them for a year, very impressed so far. Money transfers are instant. A very small cherry on top, every now and then if I purchase a coffee Upbank pay for it. I never have very much money on the card unless I am purchasing from overseas or transferring funds.

Just to clarify. We didn’t want to book an aisle seat and a window seat in the hope the middle seat would remain empty. He just prefers a window seat to watch take off and landing etc. I like an aisle seat for easy access. Just personal preference, nothing selfish. As I said before we will wait for the 80 hour window and see what happens then. Thanks to all who replied.

That’s what we finally booked but husband wanted a window seat. We will see what happens in the 80 hour period. Thanks for your help.

When I tried to book an aisle and window seat a message came up with a couple cannot leave a middle seat between them. I have never seen that before but will try your suggestions, thanks

We didn’t book the flight it was part of a package. When we received the flight number etc I immediately tried to book, at the cost of $10 each, an isle and window seat but as a couple it was not allow. First time I have had a problem doing that.

icat2000, that is the problem, most of the seats are unavailable. We have ended up at the back of the plane which I really dislike. I not sure the plane is actually that full .

Thanks, what a great tip! Have you anymore travel tips?

With Air New Zealand we had to pay for our seats. Do you know if they will still allow us to change seats 80 hours out? Thanks

Cbtours, I think I was your post from way back I was trying to find, without success. Thanks for replying, I appreciate it.

Thanks Aussieflyer, just what I was looking for. I should have known with a user name like yours you would know the answer!

Does anyone know if it is possible to see a live seating plan on aircraft? Mr Google is not helping me but I am sure some one on here posted such a site. I think they also mentioned checking 80 hours before the flight leaves to see newly released seats. I have tried checking on previous pages but cannot find the post I am looking for. Air New Zealand will not allow me to book a window seat and an aisle seat as we are a couple. Do other airlines have this rule? I have not come across it before. Thanks for any help.

I tried to find this bargain yesterday but couldn’t see those prices anywhere. Did anyone have any luck?

Can we please not mention politics of this site. There are many forums for those remarks. Can we please stick to cruise comments.