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Re: Announcing our New Velocity Frequent Flyer Program Status match confirmation email received this afternoon to Platinum :)

Flew RJ - BKK-AMM-BEY and return in June in business class. I was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience, but I thought cabin control when full wasn't great. Luckily 3 out of 4 flights I have an empty seat next to me. I didn't get any OW emerald (QF Plat)-specific recognition.

The barcode is good and usually no one in line. One downside is that it is stuck in a corner on the back of the passport cover. I have had to have it replaced (means visiting the booth and they reissue, and with simple paperwar) because it was peeling off, a consequence of over-use of my...

Yes, the 3 years is from the date of the first interim card being issued. You should also apply for a renewal a good 6 months ahead of the expiry date. APEC wrote to me in January regarding renewal, which I did immediately, and it took until June to have everyone signed off. Interestingly it was...

Just back last night on QF32. Scraped in 720 SC in June towards achieving my 1,200 SC to renew plat (already LTG) by 31 May next year. TQ QF.

They certainly asked the tough questions regarding my son's renewal earlier this year, but he was able to provide suitable evidence. Now they just have to have immigration provide the inbound/outbound SYD service they promise - lately I have found the dedicated inbound lanes unmanned and they...

Yes, a good start to the new year! Most likely a SYD-SIN-HKG return, but the CX flights won't count double. May also try and squeeze in a SYD-DRW flight to see my son.

I know, but my renewal year is 31 May.

With a week to go, I've already made platinum, but had no opportunity to fly the extra, get the doubles and get partner gold. First time in quite a few years!

My experienece with this, in places like Indonesia, is they accept the APEC card and the reason for travel isn't relevant, so no rejection and no need for visa on arrival. If you are APEC cleared, then you don't need visas for countries like China, PNG, Taiwan. It would never hurt to check...

I am still waiting for my third renewal. At the behest of Immi, I submitted my renewal in January (even though my current card has a June expiry). It's now over 3 months, and the one country yet to clear is Singapore - maybe I go there too often! Strange, as it's un-singapore-like to be...

I think it always pays to be honest. You have the APEC card, which has its benefits, but you are also allowed holidays!

Me too. Said it was tageted to help get partner gold (I have requalified plat) and timing is perfect for my upcoming travel and will satisfy the SC needed!

Yes!!! I asked the guy to put it inside the passport, but he said they were to put it on the outside back cover, which he did as he was holding both sticker and passport (where it currently still is)! I have considered peeling and relocating, but not bothered at this stage.

They wanted me to see the man at the counter and take my slip and stamp my passport. The e lanes were right next door and I went to use them, but was redirected, so I never got to actually test it. The e lanes outbound are desks with scanners, just place bar code underneath, then proceed to the...

AFAIK it can only be done inbound. I am outbound this afternoon and will check. I am also not sure, having come in "manually" before getting the e treatment, whether I can go out smart or have to go to the guy to let them take the outbound bit of paper.

The booth (white with electronic immigration sign on it) is right after the immigration counters and before you go through the doors to baggage claim. All you need is APEC or HKIA Frequent Visitor coard and passport. No forms. They will do everything. You will be asked to sign the form they...

APEC card holders can apply for electronic processing into and out of HKG. It requires passport, APEC card, 2 fingerprints (both index fingers) and photo, the prints and pics done at the time. No form filling (but you sign their printed one, which you get a copy of. There are booths just after...

Yes, just request it if you see another economy has been added and you are going there soon. The final card is automatically sent out once all economies have approved you.

Yes. Your 3 years starts from the date of issue of the first card.