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    JAL business class flights "Not eligible to earn QFF points". WHAT??? Can someone help?

    Yes, as KE belongs to Skyteam and not oneworld. So flying on JL metal would have done the job. "Qantas Points and Status Credits are earned on all eligible booking classes, except on JAL and Japan Airlines affiliate codeshare flights operated by an airline other than Qantas or a oneworld...
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    How does Accor treat you as an Elite guest?

    The Accor app showing us the SNU feature as a gold member on the Account tab. It is locked away for us. Throwing us a bone to reach that sweet Platinum status lol
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    Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options

    JQ SYD-ICN return: ~$1960 AUD in J for 250 SCs. Probably the cheapest JQ flight in J ex-SYD. Otherwise the return for free sale is the best bet, where it is only an extra $200-$250 in Y Max. CX ICN-HKG-SIN return: ~$1200 AUD in J for 280 SCs.
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    New Qantas route to Vietnam?

    There is a QF code still on the JQ flight (similar to coughet), but yes it is not operated by Qantas. Going to SGN is okay but it doesnt look like there are QF codes on other VN flights if you want an extra (albeit small) amount of SCs onto other destinations in Vietnam. QF does sell connecting...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Ahhh... the Chase Hyatt card looks really good... $95 for it with Discoverist status and a Cat 1-4 award which is easily redeemable here. SUB could be better but overall it is very easy to make up the $95 fee each year. $5000 USD is a lot of money for 2 elite night credits so might not push...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Final days of points earned on the Hilton Amex cards contributing towards base points it looks like. The tier systems are going back to pre-COVID times. It does contribute towards LTD, which is 2m base points or 1000 nights!
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    Hilton Honors discussion

    Some hotels do it the next day, maybe a few days after. Some do it on checkin based on my experience.
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    Credit Card Offers G&C Mutual Bank Platinum Visa Credit Card. 50,000 bonus QFF points for a new card.

    Finally got this approved but wow a lot of hoops to jump through. Did require a lot of patience but stuck through it. It was... an experience like no other. Required: - Signing a form allowing for the collection of credit and personal data. - Bank statements - Payslips - Existing credit card...
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    Marriott Bonvoy Preferred Partnership With KrisFlyer - KF Silver Fastrack

    I was thinking of using the UA partnership instead but it looks like the ceiling is Marriott Bonvoy Gold with no fast track to Platinum. I know Marriott has status challenges for Bonvoy Gold Members to Platinum so I think that would be easier. 16 nights in 3 months. Does require some previous...
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    Accor Plus Membership Discussion

    Probably high demand with the Sunshine Coast being in its high season so they are not selling it.
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    A Curio for Melbourne

    Looks like rates are lower than LQS during off peak periods but during events it is a bit more expensive. Was going to use the FNCs for the Australian Open but it's all sold out...
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    Accor Plus Membership Discussion

    Free night + 20 night rollover + 1000 status points each month... imagine lol
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    Accor Properties in North America

    There are Fairmonts in the US with a few Sofitels and Novotels here and there. The US-based hotel chains obviously dominate the market over there, which is to be expected.
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    Buying extra IHG points with your booking

    Probably the strategy is to have HIX stays with 5000 points per nights rates that counts towards EQP throughout the year. Need to do it for at least 15-20 nights throughout the year (on top of the base points) to get Diamond. HIXs are more likely to have the 5000 points package. Have found a few...
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    Buying extra IHG points with your booking

    Saw offers like that especially for HIX hotels where they have 5000 extra points per night and it does contribute towards status by points. Could be worth it if chasing Diamond but YMMV. 120k is a lot though.
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    Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines

    I think VA is going to let go of HA eventually as NZ (albeit still pending) will be its partner for flights to the Pacific Islands and earn VA SCs and points on those flights. Or it could be like QR with VA and QF...
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    Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines

    AS flying 787s and A330s ex-SYD? That would be something...
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    Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines

    Tbh it is funny seeing the reaction to this on the US blogs and FT being so different compared to here lol, Oneworld flyers like it though no doubt.
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    Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines

    Will be interesting how the fare rules for SCs and points turn out for HA flights if they do go into oneworld. Simpler and fairer rules might apply for HA ex-SYD (earn is halved) but probably the AS rate for CONUS flights from HNL (which is still pretty good)
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    Mr & Mrs Smith/Hyatt Partnership

    The IHG partnership exit is official and it looks like Mr & Mrs Smith has moved to Hyatt. No official launch date yet but currently there is a MMS gift card promo on the Hyatt Website. For every $300 USD spent you get 1 elite night credit which counts towards this years status. 5 WoH Base Points...
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