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Self-funded leisure traveller. A rather quiet travel year for me as I started a new (private sector) job in Feb so very limited leave options (mostly over Xmas/NY). This will hopefully improve in 2019… 10 segments with 15,607 miles / 25,117 km (J 1, PE 3, Y 6) No new airlines, but some new...

Thank goodness. Now to wait for my VA refund... :p

You're correct, the turboprop flights are not affected. I've just bit the bullet and spent $6,200 on two fully refundable Y tickets SYD-LAX. I guess at least if I have to use them (and pay $300 more each for flying VA Y over NZ PE), I'll earn about 70k points between double points bonus, VA...

I'm in a similar situation, Railflyer. We're scheduled to fly out on Dec 22 from SYD to LAX (via AKL) and connecting 10hrs later to ATL and HAV to start a 10 day tour of Cuba. I'm agonising over whether to pay $3k each for cancellable VA Y fares just in case the strikes go ahead - $200/pax more...

Yeah, I had the same problem with my missing points claim - told me "Accrual record already Processed". My flights from 3/11 posted yesterday so I'm hoping my flights from 4/11 will post today...

I went into a McDonald's in Texas once, about 10 years ago, and the washbasin in the toilet was shaped like a map of Texas :D

That's not a bad result, given you're booking now for the Xmas period. When I was looking to book in June for just before Xmas the cheapest direct option to LAX in Y was ~$2,500... and then I came across a "sale" (pretty sure it was an error but it ticketed and no issues since) PE fare on AirNZ...

Did you ask them to status match your Velocity Gold or from another hotel program? How long did it take? My review date is 25 December (even though I will have qualified for Gold almost 2 months earlier - FlyBuys promo) and I currently have 6 Hilton bookings (four of which are in the first two...

Even though you won't receive the usual Gold membership pack until the review date has passed, are you able to access the complete range of Gold benefits, e.g. register online through Velocity for Hilton Honors Gold?

Covermore has a medical only product where you can just tack on the extras you need but if you don't have any pre-existing conditions that need covering it's not price competitive with an all-inclusive product from someone like 1Cover or TID

Gosh, I didn't even think of that! I better check the fine print on my own TI as it's due for annual renewal before my next trip without my Dad. I'm dreading the day I have to tell him he can't travel overseas anymore because he can't get travel insurance... :(

I'm that annoying person who carries two copies of every ticket, hotel booking, etc. in their hand luggage and checked bag (including the full PDS and medical assessment for TI) :D We have separate insurance policies anyway because I have an annual policy. But I will make sure he has a set in...

Covermore is generally a lot more expensive than the usual TI but I often wonder if it's because they will cover a lot of pre-exisiting conditions that other insurers won't... I travel a lot with my now 79 year old father (and he travels on his own too) and I've found Covermore are the only...

I too was struck by the size of Graceland compared to its more modern counterparts when I visited some 10 years ago... and it definitely has a "vibe". Sounds like they've made a lot of improvements to help manage the flow of visitors, I remember it being a bit crazy trying to get in and get out.

03 NOV ontheaisle VA917 SYD VA dom 06:45 (1 guest) 03 NOV ontheaisle VA779 BNE VA dom 08:40 (1 guest) Connecting from VA917 arriving 08:30 04 NOV ontheaisle VA776 CNS VA dom 07:45 (1 guest) 04 NOV ontheaisle VA950 BNE VA dom 11:30 (1 guest) Connecting from VA776 arriving 11:15

Was it such a fine sight to see? ;)

Done, Bazzi. Hope you enjoy your lounge time, and the flight :)

I have one general invitation to give away that expires Friday 18 October. It can be used at any domestic Qantas Club or Qantas operated International Business Lounge (except those under redevelopment, e.g. Melbourne). You will need to PM me your QFF number and last name so I can transfer the...

1 Jan 19 – After Xmas and NYE in Cuba, back to the US for a few days in Arizona (Sedona) and California (Palm Desert) before heading home to Sydney. Managed to grab a sale PE fare on AirNZ over the silly season for pretty much the same price as QF Y back in June. It’ll take a few more hours to...

I haven't been myself, but I have friends (a couple) who have done trips with "and Beyond" over the past three Christmases and they rave about them. Definitely the top end of the market but they tell me their trips have been worth every cent.