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    Point Hacks Website

    I started reading point hacks last year in the build up to my first official annual leave. It helped me understand how to travel both ways in J and also how to improve my points earn. I do my best to apply for CC offers via the website. I'd like Keith to earn income from that so the website...
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    Jetstar Platinum MasterCard 40k points $69 first year annual fee

    Received mine in the mail today. I had a very drawn out application period (over a month ago). They couldn't contact my employer (??) and simply asked for a further pay slip to be submitted. I didn't hear a thing for over a week and suddenly it arrives in the mail. Now, the spend.
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    Surveillance in airbnb properties

    Not surprising having this happen, although I doubt it's that common. For a voyeur, airbnb is probably a godsend as they can make money AND film unsuspecting guests. Being a frequent user while travelling it has crossed my mind in the past, but nothing more really.
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    Creative ways to meet minimum CC spend

    I'm in a similar position and have saved up bills for the coming spend, although my bare minimum monthly spend easily would hit $3k in 60 days, not including extras. I usually put everything (without an exorbitant CC surcharge) through my card so it doesn't matter too much. A woolies/coles gift...
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    No IFE whole QF20 MNL>SYD flight

    How often is it necessary for the entire system to be reset? On a recent flight from LAX an announcement came over the PA stating that >60% of IFE wasn't working (mine was, in J) and could everyone be understanding while they did a full reset. It took approx. 15-30 minutes for things to be...
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    Tipping problem in LAX TBIT Lounge [is back]

    A lot of the new 'cool' bars/restaurants in Australia now have this as an option on their cc/eftpos. Usually they just say "you can tip of you want", followed by me pleasing enter on $0.00. I've never had a bad experience with this but certainly would have no reservations in advising them to...
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    Hawaii, LA, New Orleans in second part of 2016

    Like the above, I was in NOLA in early/mid November. It was quite pleasant weather (I was getting around in casual pants and a t-shirt on a push bike), although the locals were complaining about how cold it was. It's a great place and I can recommend a few things if you'd like. Regarding...
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    Qantas online Mall, cookies and points

    I just received points for a purchase which was 30 days ago to the date. I made the purchase at DJs, via the mall and received the email immediately afterwards. I only received the standard 5 points/$ and I will be keeping an eye on my account for the bonus 5/$ in the coming 8 weeks. Seems like...
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    Train or plane Washington DC to New York City

    To add my 2cents, I've recently returned from a leisure trip in the states. I took AMTRAK from Penn station to DC. I did book it rather last minute but it cost me $126 USD, which worked out more than some of the internal flights (DC to NOLA was $99USD). Iit was a pleasant train ride of 3...
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