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    Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options

    Would note that the Business Light fares on Finnair are classified as I, which means you should still receive Business-level SCs on routes like BKK-HEL-LHR. $3.6k is pretty good. Noting that on Business Light, only 1 checked baggage comes free of charge for oneworld Sapphire/Emerald members...
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    How do Hilton treat you as an Elite?

    Waiting for the Next Hotel Melbourne bookings to show up on Hilton, would be interesting to see the experience.
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    Qantas Points Club Discussion

    - It is the case of booking partner flights with classic rewards. Since QF-EK have their partnership, lounge access + baggage allocation is no problem but no status credits on partner reward flights. Only a few exceptions like Aircalin where the QF code remains after the reward flight selection.
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    Article: What to Expect on AA72 from Sydney to Los Angeles

    The $1400 return sale deals on AA ex-SYD looked interesting earlier this year but it looks like there is a reason. Anything about the onboard wifi speeds? Based on other sites it is good enough for surfing the internet but not fast enough to stream. Might come in handy for a 13 hour flight.
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    Credit Card Offers G&C Mutual Bank Platinum Visa Credit Card. 50,000 bonus QFF points for a new card.

    Putting myself through this application now. Still in the 12 month/18 month lockout for the other banks and Im left with this for Qantas cards. Automatic conditional approval with no human intervention so far, uploaded the docs. Will report back later.
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    Hilton Status Match

    Basically at the minimum, go into the room during a mattress run every now and then and use the hotel's facilities and restaurants. Didn't need to sleep there. Has worked for me. Not many midscale options here (lowest I have seen is around $250 per night for the West Hotel in Sydney or $169 for...
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    JQ announces direct services between MEL and HVB

    Return, found some dates in June (off-peak in winter ofc).
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    JQ announces direct services between MEL and HVB

    80 SC for $398 right now for the Sydney - Busselton route with the max fare... hmm
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    A Curio for Melbourne

    No room bookings possible yet but it says it will be part of Hilton on the 13th December. That was quick! The hotel already exists but it will be interesting to see the Diamond recognition. Dining already set-up with La Madonna but no buffet menu yet. An executive lounge at a Curio... interesting.
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    Credit Card Offers Amex Platinum Card Benefits, Offers & Discussion

    Since about August 2022 it is in the online booking system. Only shows up if it is a FHR or THC booking. It is now an automated process, which is neat.
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    Credit Card Offers Amex Platinum Card Benefits, Offers & Discussion

    Yep, since the reservation was also on the app I was able to use my digital key to get into the executive lounge.
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    Credit Card Offers Amex Platinum Card Benefits, Offers & Discussion

    Worked for both Hilton Melbourne & Sydney and worked at the Park Hyatt in Canberra. No manual intervention required. Nights & points posted at the usual time (1-2 days).
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    Accor Plus Membership Discussion

    Can also confirm that I got the 2nd batch of 20 nights as part of the Accor Plus promotion earlier on in the year (November anniversary). Problem is there is less than 2 months left before it resets 😅 .
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    Do points earned from events (eg: wedding) hosted at a Hyatt contribute to reaching globalist tier?

    Based on the offers I seen so far I think it is bonus points which dont count towards status. But you can find a way to negotiate with the hotel, I think I have seen it work on various forums by charging everything to a room during the wedding.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Aspire $50 airline credit DP. It is actually active now. Didn't plan to book any flight this quarter so spent it on Club Jetstar. Counted as an airline credit and got the cashback within 3 days. Does bode well for Qantas Wine so I will try that next.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Yep 1.45% surcharge for a US Amex and earned at the base points rate (3x HH points or 1x MR).
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    Double Status Credits - October 2023

    Only one J flight (or Flex + Choice Y return) required during the Gold Status challenge… hmm
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I guess another way is to see if we could use the 4 x $50 on airline gift cards/vouchers. Have to check it quarterly though. Will wait for DPs on that.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Some changes on the Aspire: $2 x 200 resort credit... not bad, a good excuse to go to the Gold Coast at least twice per year 😅 $4 x 50 flight credit (once per quarter) but you can use it on amextravel.com or directly with an airline. Travel bank method no longer required. YMMV. No way we can...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Btw for anyone who needs to update their Wise account (now Community Federal Savings Bank) to pay the card off, it worked like a charm. Payment went through as usual.
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