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  1. wallacej

    Cards that pay points on 'gambling transactions'

    On recent checking, about 30 seconds ago, I can not find any points posted from Tatts. This is interesting, IIRC I am sure I had seen points post previously...Now to check that I am not being hit with a cash advance. Is it treated as cash or purchase? I will advise when I figure it out. Dont do...
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    QF862 Lightning strikes forces 737 to divert to BNE

    I was having dinner nearby OOL last night, and it got quite wild there for about half an hour. Although strikes happen from time to time, it is quite a jolt to the system when it happens. So they boarded evryone back on for the bne to ool flight? That would have to rate as almost one of the...
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    Cards that pay points on 'gambling transactions'

    My altittude card with westpac is used almost weekly for tatts.com and never as a cash advance and always get points.
  4. wallacej

    Dear Australian Frequent Flyers and loyal Velocity members

    Interesting. My points have been posting within 24-48 hours lately, even over this Easter period. The last 8 flights in the past four weeks have all posted that quickly.
  5. wallacej

    Ads on VA website

    That kind of ad within the website I understand. What you are looking for is what looks like a google type banner ad running up and down the left side of the page, outside of the homepage template, so not actually within the virgin page....does that make sense?
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    Ads on VA website

    Yes, that was what caught my attention first up. Also, you cant click too quick when the page loads, as your click will land elsewhere until the ad loads and re adjusts the home page, also annoying, especially when you manage to grab a slow connection. Does anybody else use chrome? When I head...
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    I'm in the VA Lounge thread

    Will be in MEL this afternoon if anyone else is, around 3pm
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    How does everyone here use their Velocity Miles?

    Upgrading domestically isa bit of a waste as the flights are so short, unless heading east west. Upgrading long haul Shopping vouchers, keeps the wife happy. Sitting on around 250,000 now, and looking for leisure upgrades to las later this year.
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    Ads on VA website

    I noticed this for the first time yesterday, and I think having an ad pop up on the side is quite tacky. The ad I saw was for a hotel, and if I was quite miffed with it. I did comment to the Mrs about this, and my opinion is that it is quite tacky and possibly a little bit of a money grab...are...
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    Seat selection in new system?

    I also got te same message. Booking mel cbr 3 days out. Map comes up, this message appears after the payment page. A quick call will fix it. I have also learned from the male version of a lounge angel that outside of this buggy issue, plats can reserve their seats up to 331 days in advance...
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    Where are you going with your credit card business come June 17?

    Nice info, good pick up. Is it worth it though. How many points for a gift card from Altitude vsVelocity. I think if cards is the constant to work out a value, not sure if it is worth it. Slightly ot, maybe a new topic
  12. wallacej

    On board recognition - who gets any?

    My introduction on a VA flight was quite early, maybe within the first hour or two.
  13. wallacej

    I'm in the VA Lounge thread

    Also will be here in Melbourne this Saturday afternoon at about 4pm. I have a couple of guest passes available that I need to use up. If anyone is in CBR on Friday afteroon, around 3pm, I can also guest. OOL on Sat 6 April at about 4pm. PM me if interested.
  14. wallacej

    I'm in the VA Lounge thread

    I am in Melbourne lounge now if anyone wants in or to catch up. Another 10 minutes.
  15. wallacej

    Best PE seating on 777 [& other advice]

    I kept in nearby, it is stored in overhead bin fyi.
  16. wallacej

    Seat selection in new system?

    I just call 136789 punch in my velocity number and whamo, I am there....press the right selections for the purpose of your call.
  17. wallacej

    Best PE seating on 777 [& other advice]

    Hey Serfty, This is exactly what I did. As mentioned earlier, I think if you have a bit of length in your legs, then row 10 will be annoying, but with an ampty seat next to you, the diagonal sprawl will work fine. I took 10 over, and 11 back. Empty seat between us each way. I enjoyed 10 as...
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    Seat selection in new system?

    OK, just to add to this. Made on online booking today. MEL-CBR return for this week. 737 each way. I was able to select (from what looked like very light loading) row 3 on both sectors. Once I finished (paid) for the booking I had a message on screen advising the seating allocation is not...
  19. wallacej

    Westpac is capping rewards points monthly from June 17th 2013

    Based on a previous call I made to the call centre, I was advised to wait until the 25th March when letters would be sent out. (FYI/Reminder I have Amex/Visa Plat Plus combo). So I would expect there might be another round of letters coming out to those holding the Visa combo?
  20. wallacej

    MIFI devices

    I use the hotspot function of my Galaxy S3. I think most phones have that function. I was able to use it in the states with an at&t card. My friend had an iphone 5 and was unable to use the function. The rep at the store was surprised my phone allowed the hot spot function, this is not supposed...
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