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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic Reward seats?

    Denied again for all classes for a smattering of dates mid-march SYD-SCL. Highest I availability of 5 Highest T availability of 7 Highest econ availability of N9
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    Which business seats does Etihad use from SYD/MEL?

    Same flight number, time moved from 14:55 to 16:10. Combined with a 45 minute earlier AUH-ZRH to connect to, stopover reduced from 5:05 to 3:15 which is nicer too.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    After being told to call them post application, they want address verification. Don't have a US bank account so couldn't provide any of the statements they wanted, nor utility bills obviously.
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    Which business seats does Etihad use from SYD/MEL?

    Just got a change notification for MEL-AUH in December - subbed to 789 which I am very pleased about.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Tried tonight and got hit with the "Can we speak to you on the phone?" message. Will report back once I get around to it.
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    Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

    You can't start in Aus, return to Aus, then leave Aus again. You may like to have the first return wind up in SE Asia somewhere.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Thanks. Takes a good chunk out of any earn with visa/mc usually <0.5%, plus fees to pay the statement in USD.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    How are the amex FX rates? They aren't published like MC or Visa.
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    Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

    You could make the AF booking part of a seperate itinerary - should be 10k points I think. Would save you more if you find the BA leg in business
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    No, I haven't lived there since I was an infant. Was mainly wondering if I needed to do GT or if I could use this:
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Hi all, Never had a US card before, but am a citizen with a SSN so looks like the hardest part is done for me. I've trawled through a lot of this thread, but left with a couple of questions: I don't currently have an AMEX, but eligible for a signup bonus (however disappointing they currently...
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    Deactivated Credit Card causes Refund Issues -Help!

    I've had a couple of woeful experiences with ANZ here, money always ends up back at the merchant, but often not for months. NAB and partners (ex-citi) are much better, a cheque just turns up in the mail.
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    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic Reward seats?

    Does anyone know if it's possible to request flights and have them added to an existing booking? (ie for a OWA)
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    **Insert Month here** Coles status credits Late?

    Mine rocked up today too - just in time to avoid a painful phone call.
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    Article: The Unpublished Benefit of Paying for Preferred Seats

    Your upgrade request will stay but you won't get refunded the seat selection fee Having said that, if you're paying for seat selection then I assume you don't have any status and therefore an upgrade on a sector like FCO-PER is very very very unlikely, might get something on PER-SYD though.
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    **Insert Month here** Coles status credits Late?

    Thanks. Mine have pushed out recently but the 21st is the latest I've seen.
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    **Insert Month here** Coles status credits Late?

    Anyone seen May yet? I'm anxiously awaiting a handful to get me over the line for gold retention with a 30 June review date
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    Virgin Australia to lease more 737s

    On an all-Y 700 now, row 5 (freely selectable within 48h as gold) has the same legroom as economy X in rows 2-4.
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    Tokyo Haneda slot - How will Virgin Operate it? [CNS-HND flights ceased Feb '25]

    Just had a chat with a VA pilot at the footy this arvo, he reckons there's 60pax only on the 700s
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    Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

    Mileage will still be calculated on point to point.
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