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

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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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      BAM1748 Latest: Brisbane Dinner Saturday 7th October... BAM1748, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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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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    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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    4. Travel News

      Share interesting Travel Articles and Travel News with members of the Australian Frequent Flyer Online Community.
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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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      Archphoto Latest: Free to good home - Qantas First Class pyjamas and amenity kit Archphoto, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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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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      lang_13 Latest: American Express Explorer Referrals now live - 110,000 points! lang_13, Sep 26, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    9. AFF Business Network

      Establish commercial contacts with other AFF members.
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      GPH Latest: Another (Great) Australian Wine to become available in NZ soon GPH, Jun 13, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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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

      hb13 Latest: Qantas schedules first 787 domestic service hb13, Sep 27, 2017 at 1:10 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

      babysun Latest: Family Pool Calcs x 2 please check/help babysun, Sep 26, 2017 at 11:10 PM
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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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      Kaiser Latest: Missed connection on AA award ticket Kaiser, Sep 22, 2017 at 7:03 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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    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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    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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      d.diddy_13 Latest: CX 840 HKG to JFK Best J Seat two Kids d.diddy_13, Sep 21, 2017 at 7:35 AM
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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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      petertwister Latest: Fewer Suites, but larger and plusher coming.... petertwister, Sep 26, 2017 at 10:09 PM
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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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      Strategic Aviation Latest: United to launch Sydney-Houston in Jan 2018 Strategic Aviation, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:58 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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      serfty Latest: Perks of QF WP when on EK? serfty, Sep 20, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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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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      EtihadAirways Latest: SYD-AUH in F EtihadAirways, Sep 21, 2017 at 12:17 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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      GladstoneTim Latest: MH schedule change - QF feeder issues GladstoneTim, Sep 20, 2017 at 9:29 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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      serfty Latest: Free Stopovers in Doha Until Sept 30 2017 serfty, Sep 23, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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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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      exceladdict Latest: S7: OW Sapphire for US$260/month exceladdict, Sep 26, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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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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      Mattg Latest: Does SriLankan Airlines open up additional J rewards closer to the departure date Mattg, Sep 26, 2017 at 8:05 PM
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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

      BAM1748 Latest: Driver/Chaufeur Cape Town BAM1748, Sep 26, 2017 at 8:17 AM
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    2. Destination Guide

      This is where you can ask advice or share information about specific destinations.
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      RooFlyer Latest: Hobart - things to do and where to stay RooFlyer, Sep 26, 2017 at 10:41 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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      BAM1748 Latest: Canberra - Hotel Recommendations BAM1748, Sep 18, 2017 at 9:55 PM
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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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      romney Latest: The view from my "office" romney, Sep 27, 2017 at 1:16 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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    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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      Pushka Latest: Shhh, don't tell MrP but I just did it...... Pushka, Sep 18, 2017 at 12:55 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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      Pantsoff Latest: Credit cards you are cancelling post 2017 changes Pantsoff, Sep 26, 2017 at 11:02 PM
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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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      M@rcoPolo Latest: Amex Platinum Insurance Enhancements Nov 2017 (Actually Enhanced) M@rcoPolo, Sep 26, 2017 at 10:23 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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      theblank Latest: ANZ CC Insurance Flight Cancellation Bali theblank, Sep 26, 2017 at 9:43 PM
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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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      LadyC Latest: FINALLY! - Citi launching Citi Prestige with Visa Infinite LadyC, Sep 21, 2017 at 1:36 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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      andye Latest: Still Value in Diners? andye, Aug 18, 2017 at 7:10 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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      sumthinfornuthin Latest: Are bonus points included in monthly cap? sumthinfornuthin, Sep 11, 2017 at 10:15 PM
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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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      CPMaverick Latest: Westpac Business Card Altitude bonus? CPMaverick, Sep 19, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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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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      Isochronous Latest: Bank Australia: QF Platinum Visa - Still 1ppd [¾ppd from 10/18] Isochronous, Sep 12, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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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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    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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    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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    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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      RooFlyer Latest: 2012 Henschke Hill of Grace RooFlyer, Aug 4, 2017 at 12:06 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 (eg. Flybuys, Woolworths

      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

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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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      1. Westpac Earth

      2. Historical Meetings and Social Events

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        3. 2014

          1. December 2014

          2. November 2014

          3. October 2014

          4. September 2014

          5. August 2014

          6. July 2014

          7. June 2014

          8. May 2014

          9. April 2014

          10. March 2014

          11. February 2014

          12. January 2014

        4. 2013

          1. December 2013

          2. November 2013

          3. October 2013

          4. September 2013

          5. August 2013

          6. July 2013

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          10. March 2013

          11. February 2013

          12. January 2013

        5. 2012

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        7. 2010

        8. 2009

        9. 2008

        10. 2007

      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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