Recent content by meadowfield

I'm looking to return to Australia in March 2024 from Asia and just found availability for 2 people from TPE to SYD China Airlines business class for 150,000 points plus $7,408 fees. Is this some kind of a joke?

I have been in Paris for a month. We're staying in the 5th and there are a few more sirens heard but nothing else of note. If I hadn't read about the situation in the paper I wouldn't know anything is happening.

I'm interested in the Lufthansa group airfare, probably in business class. Is it possible to use Austrian airlines into Europe? What fare class is business class booked? Is it possible to fly via Asia both ways or must you return via North America or Africa? Thanks in advance.

Going back to my original point I am happy with the benefits in a " normal" year when I travel extensively but next year will be different, how can Amex justify a $5,000 fee for a card with fewer than normal benefits?

I am an elderly woman. I am looking for tangible benefits not bling. Most years I make full use of the Shangri-La Diamond status, the Hilton Diamond status, the St Regis US $200 extra benefit, the Avis and Hertz upgrades, the travel insurance. I have no interest in people looking at me " in awe".

I was in London and wasn't told of the shopping bonus. In fairness they have taken the $700 off my statement but are not budging on the annual fee. Given we are not likely to be able to use travel insurance and travel benefits next year it seems an excessive amount to pay.

Has anyone received a discount on the annual fee, or any other sweetener , given the current situation and the likely reduction of benefits next year?

I have been given the run around by various people at ACE insurance regarding a very simple question. I want to purchase "top up" insurance to cover me for a trip lasting more than 180 days. Despite numerous phone calls and emails, some people at ACE say I can, some say I can't. Would anyone...

I have a question re the Peninsula FHR benefits. If I book a room for 2 nights using my card I will receive the extra US 200 dollars benefit. If I then book another 2 nights using my spouse's supplementary card ( different surname) will I receive another 200 dollar benefit, or will it be...

Well, I'm in terminal 5 at LHR and Centurion gave me fast track through security. Worth the annual fee, I don't think so. Does anyone know if the Mandarin Oriental benefits have gone? If so, what's left.

Just tried to book the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Bangkok for 2 nights in October. Was told by " executive" that the free night for paid night deal is only valid until the end of September. Is this true?