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  1. Blackswan

    Latest Velocity BP Fuel Offers

    Just received, "Reward yourself with 150 bonus points from your next visit when you fill up or shop at BP". No minimum spend. I need fuel anyway, so will top up.
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    Amex "I'm going to cancel my card" - bonus points given thread.

    Just called asking if I was eligible for a retention bonus for my Amex Explorer, as the annual fee has just been charged. I was told they weren't able to offer me anything - except to downgrade my card to a no annual fee option. Maybe the computer does take into account the referrals. I've...
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    Travel Insurance - The good, the bad & the ugly

    I've always used InsureandGo. They are good at covering the pre-existing medical conditions that I need, and they've always been quick to approve and pay out my many claims.
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    Warning - Agoda

    I had recent troubles with Agoda (2 months ago). Booked a 'pay later' Hotel in Vienna (pay at check-in). However, I was instantly charged. When I called Agoda to have it reversed, I was told that they had contacted the hotel, and the hotel wouldn't refund the money. After numerous calls to...
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    American Express Explorer Referrals now live - 110,000 points!

    Hi fellow AFF's, I'm throwing my referral link out there for my favourite card. American Express Explorer - Referal link You receive the 100,000 Membership Reward points after spending $1,500 in three months. The card costs $395, but you get a $400 Amex travel credit which can be used on...
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    How to avoid the call of shame?

    There is absolutely no shame. Think of the eye watering profits the banks make.
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    Lounge Access Zurich - Singapore Business Class/Velocity Gold

    I flew ZRH-SIN in J (award) on SQ on Thursday just gone. As a VA Gold, only entitled to Swiss Business Lounge (E). Very impressed with the lounge - clean, modern, plenty of space. Good choice of food and beverages (made cook omelette's/eggs for breakfast, other items at lunch, and a freezer...
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    Milan route with Singapore Airlines

    Re: Milan route Singapore AIr I don't know the answer to this, but I wouldn't try hidden city ticketing to BCN, hoping to hop off in MXP (even with carry-on only). I flew through to BCN 3 weeks ago, staff were very diligent in ensuring the correct passengers disembarked. Those travelling...
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    'Human error' blamed after Flight Centre mistakenly releases passport details

    Might have been caused by the same Flight Center staff member who cancelled my NYC accommodation for me a few years back - and then blamed it on me.
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    New business class for VA 737 [deferred]

    Re: Easy fix for VA - new 737 J class! I'm Perth based, and never use the bed for the eastbound flight (I refuse to do red eyes). However, I regularly use it flying westbound (even in the AM) - I'm either exhausted from work, tired from partying too hard if flying back on a Sunday/Monday...
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    Not happy about qantas mag today

    If they were so concerned about the content, why didn't they just say "adult introduction service"? Why did the OP have to mention it was for gay men (men was capitalised, not sure why the emphasis). Subsequent posts has shown the OP's underlying feelings. You might be right, other members...
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    Not happy about qantas mag today

    An advertisement for an introduction service is hardly cough. But, I feel this argument will go nowhere, so I'm going to leave it at that. As an aside, if you're looking for a 'conservative' airline in Australia, you won't get far. Qantas (who own Jetstar) and Virgin (who own Tiger) both...
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    Not happy about qantas mag today

    A couple of things; 1. It's 2017 2. Can you explain more about Qantas being conservative? They have a float in Sydney Mardi Gras, they used pride decals on a A330 recently. I think they even used the hastag #gay330 3. I'm sure all advertisements go through a vetting procedure. An...
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    New business class for VA 737 [deferred]

    Re: Easy fix for VA - new 737 J class! In today's West Australian; https://thewest.com.au/business/aviation/virgin-australias-new-business-class-will-be-mint-ng-b88528677z It seems like Geoffrey Thomas has decided it will be MINT (same product as JetBlue). Part of me hopes it's the F product...
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    AMEX Explorer Card: 100,000 bonus Membership Rewards points (apply by 20/9/2017)

    Hi all Also throwing my referral link out there, to help out with funding a hotel in San Francisco later in the year, for a much needed holiday! http://amex.com.au/refer/wesleed0nK?CPID=100204837 This is a great card, the $400 travel insurance covers the annual fee, plus you'll earn 100,000...
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    AMEX Life Insurance - 20k pt Bonus

    I got a call from Amex insurance yesterday offering me this deal. As he started reading out the script (and mentioned the 20,000 sign up points), I cut him off - and told him I'd signed up last week.
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    Credit Card Offers Amex Explorer Offers & Discussion

    I've just noticed that mine does the same
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    Credit Card Offers Amex Explorer Offers & Discussion

    Whilst my referral link offers 30,000 points for me, it's only offering 60,000 points for those who sign up - so it's better for others not to use my link. Is your referral offer different?
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    Qantas Business Class meals & menus

    I'm sure it was tasty, but probably more suited to a stall outside Bunnings than J.
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    Air Asia drama ex-Per

    If LEA was not chosen for either of these reasons alone, this would be a major concern. Wouldn't/shouldn't these sorts of issues be dealt with in sims?
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