1. Community Connections

    This is where you can "connect" with our unique online community. Introduce yourself, share your travel passions, hear about our meetings and social events, and provide feedback to our site administrator.

    1. Introductions

      Introduce yourself to our Frequent Flyer community here.
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      1. Recommended AFF Reading

      Jet L Latest: New Jet L, Oct 21, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    2. Community Announcements

      Find out the latest announcements from the Australian Frequent Flyer Online community here.
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    3. Frequent Flyer Solutions Centre

      Here you can read about Frequent Flyer Solutions which will help you travel better for much less. Includes FREE Insights!
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    4. Gold Membership Privileges

      Gold members can access their special privileges and discounts from this page. Read more about our Membership levels HERE.
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    5. Meetings and Social Events

      Meetings and social events for the Australian Frequent Flyer Online community. Here is your opportunity to meet our friendly members at the many social functions arranged all over the country.
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    6. Lounge Meetups

      Here is your opportunity to meet our friendly members while travelling over a beer or a coffee at an airport lounge. You can also offer to "guest" other members or "be guested" by other members.
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    7. Suggestions and Feedback

      Here you can let us know what you do and don't like about the Australian Frequent Flyer. It's also the place to ask questions about how to use the site and any software issues you may have.
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  2. Community Resources

    Join the Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community and become informed! Here you can ask Frequent Flyer and travel related questions, participate in our Open Discussion, read the latest Travel News, attend our meetings and learn from Australia’s Frequent Flyer experts. Finally, there is a Playground for all non-serious talk.

    1. Open Discussion

      A general discussion for the Australian Frequent Flyer Online community. Share your airline, reward program and general travel experiences here.
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    2. Your Questions

      This is where you can ask the hard questions about frequent flyer programs, airlines, credit card reward program and general travel. One of our experts is sure to respond.
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      Mattg Latest: How to fly Melbourne to Las Vegas with points Mattg, Oct 21, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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    3. Flight Search Assistance

      Here you can request our members to assist you in determining the best itinerary for your specific requirement. If you use their suggestion, you are required to pay the member a gratuity of at least $29 for their time/effort/expertise.
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      support Latest: Australia to South Africa - April 2018 to surprise my partner. support, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:13 PM
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    4. Travel News

      Share interesting Travel Articles and Travel News with members of the Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community.
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      MEL_Traveller Latest: Malaysia Airlines just lost another CEO MEL_Traveller, Oct 21, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    5. Airline Delays and Cancellations

      Here you can share information regarding flight delays and cancellations. For ease of use, one thread per airline please.
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    6. Free to a Good Home

      This is where you can offer Lounge Passes, Discount Vouchers or anything else of value which you can't use to our members for free.
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    7. AFF Exclusive Offers

      This is where you can find AFF-members-only special offers and deals. You need to be an AFF member to view this forum.
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    8. Referral Offers

      Here you can offer credit card (and other) application referrals to AFF members for mutual benefit to both yourself and the other member.
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      Dr Ralph Latest: David Jones Amex referral -30,000 points as at Oct 2017 Dr Ralph, Oct 20, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    9. AFF Business Network

      Establish commercial contacts with other AFF members.
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    10. Playground

      For all non-serious talk!
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  3. Airlines and their Loyalty Programs

    In our Airline Loyalty Program forums you can find out how to make the most of your miles and points with Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity, American Airlines Advantage, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, United Mileage and other airline loyalty programs.

    1. Qantas Frequent Flyer Program

      Find out how to make the most of your Qantas Frequent Flyer points on our Qantas Frequent Flyer Forum.
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      1. Jetstar

      mannej Latest: Chasing the Qantas 787 mannej, Oct 21, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    2. Virgin Australia Velocity

      Find out how to make the most of your Virgin Australia Velocity points on our Virgin Australia Velocity Forum.
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      1. Ask Velocity Frequent Flyer

      kamchatsky Latest: Just maintained VA Gold, then offered 'Upgrade to Platinum Sooner' kamchatsky, Oct 21, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    3. American Airlines AAdvantage

      Find out how to make the most of your AAdvantage miles on our American Airlines AAdvantage Forum.
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      serfty Latest: AA Trying to Charge 110000 Points for J Per to JFK Award Booking??? serfty, Oct 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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    4. Air New Zealand Airpoints

      Find out how to make the most of your Air New Zealand Airpoints on our Air New Zealand Airpoints Forum.
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      Mattg Latest: WLG NZ lounge closing for renovations Mattg, Oct 7, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    5. British Airways Executive Club

      Find out how to make the most of your British Airways Avios on our BA Executive Club Forum.
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      jomar Latest: Club Europe on U.K. Domestic jomar, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:27 AM
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    6. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

      Find out how to make the most of your Asia Miles on our Cathay Pacific Asia Miles forum.
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    7. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

      Find out how to make the most of your Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer points on our Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Forum.
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      Jamesaurus Latest: Changing FF program in transit Jamesaurus, Oct 21, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    8. United Mileage Plus

      Find out how to make the most of your United Mileage Plus miles on our United Mileage Plus Forum.
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      zainman Latest: United To Increase Mileage Plus Award Costs zainman, Oct 21, 2017 at 8:36 AM
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    9. Emirates Skywards

      Find out how to make the most of your Skywards points on our Emirates Skywards Forum.
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    10. Etihad Guest

      Find out how to make the most of your Etihad Guest points on our Etihad Guest Forum.
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      Strategic Aviation Latest: Etihad Posts $1.87 Billion Loss Strategic Aviation, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:42 AM
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    11. Malaysia Airlines Enrich

      Find out how to make the most of your Malaysia Airlines Enrich Miles on our Malaysia Airlines Enrich Forum.
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      Strategic Aviation Latest: MH CEO comments - aircraft acquisitions, bundled fares & other topics Strategic Aviation, Oct 19, 2017 at 12:26 AM
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    12. Qatar Airways Privilege Club

      Find out how to earn Qmiles and Qpoints with the Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
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    13. Airline Frequent Flyer Programs

      Discuss other airline Frequent Flyer Programs such as South African Airways Voyager.
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      BobbyFlyer Latest: Avianca "Lifemiles" - Questions and Discussion BobbyFlyer, Oct 20, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    14. General Airline Loyalty Program Discussion

      Discuss how to make the most of your Frequent Flyer program. Learn how to get free upgrades, extra baggage allowances and other perks.
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      Jet L Latest: Onboard Greetings Jet L, Oct 19, 2017 at 5:50 AM
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  4. Travel Resources

    Our Travel Rresources forums contains Trip Reports, as well as some of the Cheapest Airfares available. This is a great place to share your knowledge and guide others by posting your travel tips and earn a reputation as a Frequent Flyer expert.

    1. Travel Insider Tips

      Benefit others by sharing your airline, reward program and general travel insider knowledge. Get yourself a reputation as a Frequent Flyer expert!
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      1. Airport Lounges

      2. Car Hire, Taxis and Limos

      3. Travel Insurance

      4. Communication & Internet

      5. Visas, Immigration & Customs

      6. Websites, Software & Hardware

      7. Foreign Exchange / Travel Money

      8. Recommended Restaurants

      9. Travel Entertainment

      Duffa Latest: Priority Pass SYD ''Lounges" Duffa, Oct 20, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    2. Destination Guide

      This is where you can ask advice or share information about specific destinations.
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      jastel Latest: China - never a dull moment! jastel, Oct 18, 2017 at 11:36 PM
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    3. Hotel Experiences and Reviews

      Discuss your hotel experiences here. Read the experiences others have had with both domestic and international hotels.
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      ceellen Latest: London accommodation - April 2018 ceellen, Oct 21, 2017 at 11:35 AM
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    4. Trip Reports and Trip Photos

      Write a Trip Report and post Trip Photographs to share your travel experiences. Read the travel experiences of other Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community members.
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      love_the_life Latest: The view from my "office" love_the_life, Oct 21, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    5. General Airline Discussion

      Discuss your experiences with airlines here. Read the experiences other members of the Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community have had with airlines.
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      Pushka Latest: BALI volcano ash and cancellation of flights discussion Pushka, Oct 17, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    6. Cheap International Airfares

      Here is where you can share information about cheap international airfares you have discovered.
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    7. Cheap Domestic Airfares

      Here is where you can share information about cheap domestic airfares you have discovered.
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    8. All about Cruises

      This is the place for frequent flyers to discuss Cruises!
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      get me outta here Latest: Who on AFF are the cruise gurus and what are your preferred cruise lines and ships? get me outta here, Oct 9, 2017 at 7:51 PM
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    9. Other Current Travel Promotions

      Here you can share information about current Travel promotions and special offers. Don't miss out on those bonus offers again!
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      Pushka Latest: Luxury Escapes has a $999 couple Lombok special. Just wondered if anyone has been? Pushka, Sep 8, 2017 at 5:03 PM
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  5. Credit Cards and their Loyalty Programs

    In our Credit Card Loyalty Programs forums you can discuss how to make the most of American Express Rewards, ANZ Credit Card Rewards, Commonwealth Bank Rewards, Citibank Rewards Program, Diners Club Rewards, National Bank Rewards, Westpac Altitude Rewards and other credit card loyalty programs.

    1. Current Credit Card Promotions

      Here you can share information about current Credit Card promotions and special offers. Don't miss out on those bonus offers again!
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      blueythecat Latest: Coles Rewards Mastercard: 20000 Flybuys Points + 3 months VA Explore Gold blueythecat, Oct 21, 2017 at 9:12 AM
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    2. American Express Rewards

      Discuss how to make the most of American Express Rewards - Choices, Ascent or Spirit programs. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      andy2015 Latest: Amex "I'm going to cancel my card" - bonus points given thread. andy2015, Oct 20, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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    3. ANZ Credit Card Rewards

      Discuss how to make the most of ANZ Credit Card Rewards - ANZ Frequent Flyer Visa, ANZ Rewards Visa, Sphere rewards. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      TomB Latest: How long do you get the bonus QFF points? TomB, Oct 19, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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    4. Commonwealth Bank Rewards

      Discuss how to make the most of CBA Credit Cards - Gold Card, Platinum Mastercard, Golf Card, World Vision Visa Card. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      cove Latest: CBA enhances™ points earn ahead of interchange reduction cove, Sep 24, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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    5. CitiBank Rewards Program

      Discuss how to make the most of Citibank Rewards program with Silver, Gold and Platinum cards. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      greenfrog86 Latest: Citibank Plus Card in Japan greenfrog86, Oct 6, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    6. Diners Club Rewards

      Discuss how to make the most of Diners Club Rewards without limits. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      albyd Latest: Still Value in Diners? albyd, Oct 14, 2017 at 10:12 PM
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    7. National Australia Bank Rewards

      Velocity National Credit Card is the only credit card that earns Virgin Velocity Points. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      burmans Latest: NAB enhances™ points earn on their cards burmans, Oct 17, 2017 at 9:45 AM
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    8. Westpac Altitude Rewards

      Discuss how to make the most of Westpac's Altitude program with Altitude, Altitude Gold and Altitude Platinum cards. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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    9. Woolworths Everyday Master Card (now Visa Card)

      Discuss how to make the most of the Woolworths Everyday Visa Card.
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    10. Other Credit Card Rewards

      Discuss how to make the most of other credit cards including Woolworth Ezy Mastercard, Coles Myer Source Mastercard, David Jones Visa Card, HSBC and others. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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    11. General Credit Card Discussion

      Discuss how to make the most of all credit card reward programs. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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  6. Hotels and their Loyalty Programs

    In our Hotel Loyalty Programs forums you can discuss how to make the most of Hotel loyalty programs including the Priority Club, Hilton Honors and Premium Club, Hyatt Gold Passport, Current Starwood (SPG), and others.

    1. IHG Rewards Club

      Discuss how to make the most of the IHG Rewards Club program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      SYD Latest: IHG 40k Book Direct Promo - 2017 SYD, Oct 20, 2017 at 10:49 PM
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    2. Hilton Honors

      Discuss how to make the most of the Hilton Honors program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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    3. Le Club Accorhotels

      Discuss how to make the most of A|Club, the loyalty program run by Accor hotels. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      ellen10 Latest: Sofitel Darling Harbour to open 6th October 2017 ellen10, Oct 21, 2017 at 8:39 AM
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    4. World of Hyatt

      Discuss how to make the most of the World of Hyatt program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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    5. Starwood (SPG)

      Discuss how to make the most of the Starwood (SPG) program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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    6. Marriott Rewards

      Discuss how to make the most of the Marriott Rewards program. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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    7. General Hotel Loyalty Discussion

      Discuss how to make the most of all other hotel loyalty reward programs. Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts.
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      SYD Latest: PRG program SYD, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:02 PM
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    8. General Hotel Discussion

      Discuss hotels in general in this forum.
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  7. AFF Wine Lovers Resources

    As frequent flyers, we all know that a good wine makes for a great journey! So we have a dedicated spot on AFF to discuss that very important subject of wine and other beverages.

    1. General Wine Discussion

      A place for general discussion about wine.
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    2. Wine Lover Meetups

      This is the spot to organise a wine social event and meet other members with similar interests.
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    3. Wine Deals (including "Secret" Deals)

      Do you know a good deal that you would like to share with our members, or are you looking for a good deal? This is the place to find it.
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    4. Qantas epiQure and Virgin Wines

      Qantas epiQure allows Qantas Frequent Flyers to earn points on food and wine purchases, while Virgin Wines sell boutique-quality, handcrafted wines from Australia and around the world.
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    5. Member Recommendations and Tasting Notes

      Do you have a recommendation? Perhaps you have recently opened something and want to share your thoughts. Share your experiences here to benefit the community.
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      Wine Fiend Latest: German Wines - recommendations? Wine Fiend, Oct 20, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    6. Wine Regions and Cellar Doors

      Discussions to do with different wine regions or cellar doors that are worth visiting. Stop by here to give and receive advice.
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    7. Champagne and other Sparkling Wines

      Discussions to do with Champagnes and other Sparkling Wines.
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    8. Beer, Cider and other Alcoholic Beverages

      Discussions to do with Beer, Cider and other Alcoholic Beverages.
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  8. Other Resources

    In this section you can discuss all other loyalty programs including FlyBuys. Its also the place where journalists contact our members for frequent flyer information.

    1. The Airline Customer Advocate (ACA)

      Here you can discuss how you have used the Airline Customer Advocate (ACA) to resolve issues you have had with Australian-based airlines.
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    2. Shopping Reward Programs

      Learn how best to redeem points for free flights, hotel stays and gifts with Shopping Reward Programs such as Flybuys, Woolworths Rewards and Myer One.
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      1. Woolworths Rewards

      2. Flybuys

      3. Myer One

      Dr Ralph Latest: Woolworths Rewards General Offers Dr Ralph, Oct 21, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    3. Non Travel Tips, Discounts, and other offers

      Here you can benefit others by sharing non-travel tips, discounts, and other offers.
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    4. Expert Flyer Discussion

      Discuss how you use Expert Flyer to ensure you get the seat you want, on the flight you want, at the price you want.
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    5. Archives

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          5. August 2014

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          11. February 2014

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        4. 2013

          1. December 2013

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      3. QF Frequent Flyer Points Transfer Deadline - 31/03

      4. US Airways Dividend Miles

      5. The AFF Knowledge Centre

      JohnK Latest: Lounge Meets December 2016 JohnK, Dec 24, 2016 at 4:10 PM
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    6. Media Requests

      Our website and Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community is often quoted in the media. This is where journalists ask for your help in their quest for the "truth".
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