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Can I anyone tell me how to find my accelerate dashboard on the new 'enhanced' IHG site?

Thanks Stevo - we thought we might have the opportunity to guest someone from the forum into the lounge given we wouldn't be in there without all the info we've gathered from the forum.

I've contacted Westpac again today and quoted Dr Ralph's suggestion of compensation! Dead silence! Anyway, investigation launched and should hear back within 3 working days. My minimum spend was reached with an ATO bill so I'm expecting them to come back with 'doesn't meet criteria' but I did...

We've had to cancel unfortunately. We had to move our Japan travel dates in Jan around to suit leave and JL/SQ award seat availability. I was able to switch the reservation to a 3 night sailing on the Golden Princess SYD MEL at the end of next month.

Any hints as to venue? Time?

We collect tumblers - not with a logo - something interesting design wise. My partner loves a big cup of tea and most hotels/apartments have regular tea cups and saucers (waste of a tea bag she thinks) so on our first day out we keep eyes peeled for something unusual. Last year in Paris we...

Smart casual for both sexes is what I was expecting to hear and is what seems to be the general consensus from the replies. According to an ex QF FA friend, there is supposed to be a dress code for each class which includes covered footwear - no thongs allowed. I am now curious to know if...

Should there be a minimum dress code when flying? Last week we returned from Bali - not the first trip so we do know what to expect - but I am constantly astounded at what people consider suitable attire to wear on a plane. I wouldn't consider myself a snob but I would think that footwear...

Thanks to all for a very interesting debate. I have only stepped foot into the Qantas Club on one occasion several years ago when I received a comp pass from Qantas. A very enjoyable experience I must admit. Personally I would not pay for membership as Qantas is not always my preferred...

My partner and I both have a fear of flying - both borne of in flight incidents. Hers - one near mid air collision and mine on an AA domestic flight when we veered and dived rapidly about 45 deg to the left, levelled off and then did the same to the right. Pilot, very cavalier, made an...

Sorry Febs, I should have said booking/dealing directly with them (I'm so used to booking online) I can't comment about the AA voucher and subsequent points. I once challenged SPG about why I could get a better rate on e.g. Wotif than was available on the SPG site and why I couldn't earn...

We are with SPG, Hyatt and Sofitel. SPG is the one we are most familiar with and the one we tend to use the most as we stay at the Westin & Sheraton quite often. SPG is a little different to the others in that you can only earn points by booking through their website. We have booked Hyatt...

Hi Nick We fly at the other pointy end of the plane but if our experience with JL - SYD TYO LHR TYO SYD in Y is anything to go by I can only imagine you will have a fantastic trip on all levels. Flight attendants without attitude and genuinely pleasant, exceptional service, great food, good...

Sorry to hear you haven't had much luck with getting a reasonably priced apartment. The bed tax or as it is known in the US 'occupancy tax' is currently $3.50 per person per day. I have checked the two bookings we have for NY this December at two different hotels and both have the tax...

FOR FEBS - check your rate for the hotel includes all city/state/bed taxes as on your USD$225 per night this will add just under USD$40 per night to your bill making it around AUD$323 per night OUCH!! We go to NYC every year for 2 weeks plus and sublet an apartment. Depending on the time of...