Recent content by Guile99

Is it good use of velocity points 112k for return economy sydney abu dhabi (or nearly 2800 AUD)? Seems like a lot of pts for a return economy?! thanks!

oh found it now.

Hi all, I cant seem to find syd-abu Dhabi flights on the virgin aus website? trying to use velocity points to redeem a flight. thanks!

Crowne renamed to Sonesta, just mailed them and they said they don’t do day rates! Boooo

Is the crowns i emailed the USO lounge and turns out ADF can access it too (I’m an army reservist)! Bonus! They have COVID limitations so it’s not fully open but better than nothing! Thanks for the tip!

yeah I think each airline is different but AA says on their website, first come first served at check in. I rang the hotline, said the same thing. Infant (under 2) can fly free on lap but yes, they do get issued a ticket too so the airline is aware. Quite how they think an infant can be carried...

yeah, that's what im hoping too. Having said that, AA is stopping all flights to and for Oz/US from September 1st onwards as a result of the pax cap so not sure if we'll see a surge of people trying to leave before then!

Thanks! just PM-ed you!

Thanks! Great tips! Bub is only 3 months old and 100% breast fed so at least some of those problems we won't have to worry too much about for now! I rang AA (not very useful) re: bassinet and they advised it's first come first serve. Row 9 already has a few taken seats (and im guessing 9 D/E or...

Hi everyone im flying SYD LAX BOS in fortnight's time on American Airlines (booked through Qantas). Premium Econ SYD-LAX and First LAX-BOS. There's a 9 hour layover in LAX. Im travelling with an infant. Would appreciate some advice: 1.) Have a fair few luggage but was advised it's a pretty...

Just got a call from Qantas offering 80k points to retain Gold (about 145 sc shy this year). Anyone got that offer too? Wonder whether its a flat 80k or whether that varies depending on how many SC you're short. Not really worth it for me as not planning to do too much international travel...

Have they changed this recently? I can't see the 2500 min spend, instead now its 75k bonus points and 200 cash back on one eligible purchase? Frequent Flyer Black credit card | ANZ

Hi guys' im heading to New York with my dad in July for 3 nights and trying to decide where to stay. Ive been a few times before. Dad was keen on the Hilton midtown on Avenue of America cuz its close to the shops and city centre. I was keen for the Waldorf Astoria but read on flyer talk...

Hi guys' i heading to New York with my dad in July for 3 nights and trying to decide where to stay. Ive been a few times before. Dad was keen on the Hilton midtown on Avenue of America cuz its close to the shops and city centre. I was keen for the Waldorf Astoria but read on flyer talk that...

hi guys i got comped HH Diamond when i reached platinum in Jan 2013. my diamond card has a march 2015 expiry date on it but when i log into my honours account, it reads: Based on stays earned this year, your 2014 tier would be Blue. (3 stays so far) i remember reading somewhere in the forum...