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Coronavirus & Travel The Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it's having on travel.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Australian state border restrictions

AFF Connections & Resources Connect with our community, arrange social events, and discover AFF resources such as our podcasts, help desk, referral offers etc.

Open Discussion

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2022 travel plans

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Aviation Enthusiast Discussion

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Ask The Pilot
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AFF On Air Podcast

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AFF Editor
AFF on Air Discussion thread

AFF Help Desk

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Lounge Access Help Desk

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120,000 Velocity Points - AMEX Velocity Platinum

AFF Business Network

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Parking Guidance Systems (red/green lights inside shopping centres & buildings)

Airlines & their Loyalty Programs Airlines and their loyalty programs.

Qantas | Frequent Flyer

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Lounge access (domestic): Business to economy

Virgin Australia | Velocity

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What is VA doing? (2021 strategy)
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JQ 787 domestic business seats?

Air New Zealand | Airpoints

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Air NZ 'Touch of Gold' status match
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A couple of questions from an AAdvantage newbie
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2021 "Buy LifeMiles" promos

British Airways | Executive Club

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British Airways restarting Sydney flights this year?

Cathay Pacific | Asia Miles & Marco Polo Club

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Award booking cancelled by CX

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Emirates extends Skywards tier status until 2022

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Using expiring miles

LATAM Airlines | LATAM Pass

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LATAM Argentina is cactus

Malaysia Airlines | Enrich

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Enrich Miles changing to Enrich points

Qatar Airways | Privilege Club

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Qatar Airways status match to Virgin Australia

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SQ Tips, Trips and Tales
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United Airlines | MileagePlus

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United MileagePlus status extended until January 2023

Airline Alliances

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Rex & Australian Regional Airlines

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Rex to fly between Australian capital cities

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Four-Year Status Match with Starlux
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Travel Resources Share your knowledge and travel experiences including travel deals, trip reports, travel tools, and much more!

Travel News

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Rex wins licence for Roma/Charleville flights

Cheap Flights & Travel Deals

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QATAR AIRWAYS (QSuites) Singapore to Barcelona Return from $2,310 AUD

Trip Reports

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The final Work contract.In Tasmania of course.

Destination Guides

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Driving Loop South from Townsville

Airport Lounges

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LAX 5 hour Stop Over

Travel Insurance

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"International Travel Insurance which covers COVID-19"

Visas, Immigration & Customs

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Connections at Brussels EK-BA

Frequent Flyer Tools (including Expert Flyer)

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Can E/F be used to alert on Cancelled Flights

Airports & Airlines, Delays & Cancellations

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Qantas Delays/Cancellations

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Air Force and RAAF News on Trove

Credit Cards, Banking & Finance The latest credit card deals, save on foreign exchange, superannuation and wealth management.

Recent Credit Card Promotions

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Card Promotions AMEX Explorer - 240,000 bonus points w/$3k spend, $395 p/a, $400 travel credit

American Express

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Amex acceptance

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Card Promotions ANZ FF Platinum: 75k Qantas Points + $0 fee (Points Hacks exclusive)

Commonwealth Bank

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Card Promotions Commonwealth Bank (Ultimate Awards Card) 100K award points – potentially fee free

Citibank

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Earn points on Bank Transfers
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Diners Club

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CaptJCool
Does Diners Club still offer personal cards in Australia?

National Australia Bank

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NAB Qantas Signature Rewards Card - QF points not crediting
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Westpac

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Westpac Low Rate card. $400 cashback, $0 fee for first year

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awaywithfairies
Bankwest Transaction account [General Discussion]

Foreign Exchange & Travel Money

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John in Melbourne
Qantas Money app: loading money failures

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Superannuation Discussion + market volatility
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Has anyone used Yak Pay?

Hotels & their Loyalty Programs This includes the major hotels, boutique properties and services such as Airbnb.

Recent Hotel Promotions

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Hotel Promotions Hilton Dine like a member up to 25% discount off food and drinks
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Accor Hotels | ALL

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Accor Plus Membership: Australian Restaurants and Renewal Options?

Hilton | Honors

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How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

Hyatt | World of Hyatt

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Hyatt Centric Melbourne: Amazing new property

IHG Hotels & Resorts | IHG Rewards

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IHG Rewards Discussion

Marriott | Bonvoy

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Marriott new properties 2021.

Rydges | Priority Guest Rewards

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Upgrades no longer a PGR benefit at Rydges Hotels

Airbnb

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AirBnB Extending COVID Policy?

Hotel Experiences & Reviews

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Crystalbrook The Kingsley Newcastle

Other Hotel Discussion

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Enhanced GHA DISCOVERY program, coming early Dec 2021
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Ground Transport, Cruising & Rail Non-flying travel such as car hire, taxis and ride sharing services, trains, cruises, road trips, public transport and more.

Car Hire

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Gift Hertz Elite Status till June 30, 2022
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How do taxis still get away with a 5% credit card surcharge?

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Cruising choices with an active Pandemic
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Train Travel

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Melbourne to Sydney by overnight XPT train

Road Trips

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Travel to Tasmania & Spirit of Tasmania
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Public Transport incl. Airport Ground Transport

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Captain Halliday
Airfares cheaper than the transport to the airport

Other Transport Discussion

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Servo prices on fuels

Travel Technology & Gear The latest gadgets and gear for your next trip, international roaming and telecommuting.

Phones, Computers & Tablets

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Compare photos on iPhone
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International Roaming & Internet Access

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High cost of calls to the UAE

Telecommuting & Video Conferencing

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Working from home: How are you finding Zoom, virtual business meetings, etc.?

Travel Gear

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The C. P. A. P. thread
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albatross710
Amadeus API for developers

Wine, Food & Shopping Rewards Discuss, review and share the joys of wine, food and even shopping!

General Wine Discussion

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Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

Wine Deals (including "Secret" Deals)

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Vinomofo Wine Deals
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Qantas Wines & Virgin Wines

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Dr Ralph
Free Qantas Wines promo discount codes.

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Japanese whisky
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Food & Cooking

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TheRealTMA
What I ate today - the food thread

Recommended Restaurants

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drron
Van Bone,Marion Bay,Tasmania.

Shopping Reward Programs

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drron
Flybuys Targeted Bonus Promotions

Community Announcements & Discussion Open by clicking on Toggle Switch to the right of this panel.
Community announcements, site feedback & suggestions, and more including member-only "chit-chat".

Community Announcements

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Frequent Flyer Solutions
FF Solutions Webinar – Fly Overseas on Points in 2022

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Survey - Research into Jealousy and Surveillance on Facebook

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Video Ad Problem – November 2021
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A bit of humour

Gold Member Offers

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Gold Member Offers Transfer your Electricity and/or Gas and get up to $140 back

Archive Forum

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thatsthatmattressman
SPG Online Check In - Four Points Sheraton Auckland

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Everyday issues, not related to travel. Topics such as your home & family, sport, entertainment, photography and culture.

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So... what car do you guys drive when not flying?

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2021 F1 Thread

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TV series discussion {'ware Spoiler Alert}

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Birds of a feather

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Grammar Discussions

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