I thought the currency conversion fee was only if you paid in say US dollars from your say HKD virtual wallet? As long as you have money in your designated virtual wallet, no fee.
Also bought some in April so need to wait till next year. Picked up 2 x First Class from SYD to DXB with QF for 62k miles each for flights in September. For around $1500 each, unreal value.
Status:Gold
Property: Conrad Singapore
Duration: 4 nights
Booked: King guest room
Received: King business room with Executive Lounge access
Received chocolates, water daily however no welcome note.
Asked about access to the EL upon check in. I was asked if i would be using the laundry benefits...
Yes that's true however:
There was no availability, at least no where near the dates I wanted.
i only had 60000 points each to use
I wanted to avoid BA and their fuel fines
Had no desire to go to Europe...
:)
Picked up 2 F Awards for QF1 SYD to DXB in September today for 60000 points a pop. $1500US including tax each essentially as I bought the miles. Bargain of the year...
re: Qantas SYD&MEL to SIN $510 ret ($410 through .br site)
Booked 2 tickets for May PER to SIN for $500 each at Expedia Brazil. No $400 for the dates I needed but still a great bargain.
Status : Gold
Property : Hilton South Wharf
Date : February 5th to 9th
Rate : $175
Room : King Hilton Guest Room
Received : Executive Room
Executive lounge access, two bottles of water, turn down each night, note from GM, chocolates. Great stay...
Interesting regarding South Wharf. I am staying in a couple of weeks. As a Gold member, I enquired direct regarding perks as I booked through Expedia. I received in writing that I will have access to Executive Lounge. I will be taking the email just in case...
Have tried to make a booking and there seems to be a breakdown. Just says that rooms "may be available" and that i cant book online. WTF? Tried a few different hotels in different parts of the world and the same thing.