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  1. Jacques Vert

    Cash or Card? Countries where you still need cash.

    Do the test with the card you use the least?
  2. Jacques Vert

    Qatar Airways to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia

    Not always; I bought QF at $0.99 What's the share price today?
  3. Jacques Vert

    AmEx Qantas Ultimate: 100K/40K Points via Referral Link

    My +1 needs a few extra points to reach points club so she would be pleased if someone could use her referral link: https://americanexpress.com/en-au/referral/qantas-ultimate?ref=gAILg8HTK&CPID=999999537
  4. Jacques Vert

    Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

    Or cancel the SYD-BNE and ask for HNL-BNE.
  5. Jacques Vert

    AFF Gathering #18 in MEL on 21-23 November 2025

    @Gem56 and I are now WP. Flights booked; arrive Friday QF1501, depart Sunday QF466.
  6. Jacques Vert

    Double Status Credits promotion (Book by 27/2/24, travel 28/2/24-14/2/25)

    At least until the current sale ends.
  7. Jacques Vert

    Article: Airlines, Please Stop Selling Ridiculously Tight Connections

    Slightly OT but some years ago we were flying from OKA (Okinawa) to cough (Fukuoka). We arrived in ample time only to find that check-in and security were a zoo. Main problem was dozens of school kids (you know, removing batteries from their check-in bags, having stuff in their carry-on that...
  8. Jacques Vert

    Qantas Wine latest offering

    Decided to take one for the team and ordered a case.
  9. Jacques Vert

    Qantas Wine latest offering

    Anyone know what this one is? https://wine.qantas.com/p/mystery-mystery-margaret-river-cabernet-merlot/MYSJUNORED21
  10. Jacques Vert

    AFF Gathering #18 in MEL on 21-23 November 2025

    @AFF Editor any ideas yet as to what's happening on the Sunday? If, as some members think, QF announce a DSC offer to coincide with the financial results release tomorrow, members will be wanting to book their flights.
  11. Jacques Vert

    Changes to NAB Rewards Signature card: No forex fees + earn rate changes

    Yes true; but for me I've never reached the $5,000 in any month since I got the card 8 months ago.
  12. Jacques Vert

    Changes to NAB Rewards Signature card: No forex fees + earn rate changes

    Got the same email. I only got this card last year before my trip to Europe so that I could get points without paying international transaction fees. But if they think I'm going to pay an annual fee of $420 they're dreaming. So now I'll need to decide which new card to apply for and who to...
  13. Jacques Vert

    Strategy to obtain UK Amex

    Amex to QR Privilege Club
  14. Jacques Vert

    Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

    You could also consider a cruise to Soumenlinna Island or one around the Harbour and islands.
  15. Jacques Vert

    A bit of humour

    I've loved Tom Lehrer's work since I first heard it almost 60 years ago; so many great songs which were rather risque for the 60's. One of my favourites: https://www.bing.com/search?q=tom+lehrer+vatican+rag&form=ANNTH1&refig=e5a2e7fcb7684ab59299da71646923b6&pc=HCTS
  16. Jacques Vert

    Travel Pointers Podcast Discussion

    Just listened to episode 6 which I found very enjoyable and informative. It was good to hear Wilson's experiences; he makes a great addition to the podcast.
  17. Jacques Vert

    Double Status Credits promotion (Book by 27/2/24, travel 28/2/24-14/2/25)

    I need to make a booking by 11 March so the DSC promo will start on 12 March.
  18. Jacques Vert

    Life Time Gold - The [Realistic] Holy Grail

    The OP will still be 2 SCs short of the prize.
  19. Jacques Vert

    The definitive thread on Qantas IT gripes

    Thanks for this. My friend told me that the message said that the daughter was not able to use the points but more likely it said that the points could not be transfered for three months as per the rule you quoted.
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