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Yes, I am definitely enjoying the PP benefit over any of the lounges at the moment.

Out of interest, why did you change from Double Tree?

I would love Item 5 if available?

100% agree they have had some great offers, and I while I have not yet given up on them..... I was very disappointed to find after I ported all my plans to them (x8) and was about to set off on two months of cruising, they gave 3 weeks' notice, that with the introduction of the new plans, they...

This clause is full of holes and multiple interpretations. These are some of my interpretations: 1. If you pay the "full amount" of your ticket cash value with your American Express card you are covered you have exercised 4i of the terms. If the full amount has been discounted and resulted in...

A330 Front of Economy, middle seat, with occupied bassinets either side, a six-year-old immediately behind you insistent on kicking the back of your chair and both their parents (sitting either side of the child) squeezing their feet onto your armrest...... and finally an issue that forces a...

100% agree, the value I can extract out of VA points is the same as it always has been for me. If I could trade in points I certainly would be happy trading at the same value I acquired my points 12 months ago, because I continue to extract more value out of them, than what they what they were...

Great stuff!!! Heading there in a few weeks so interested in your reports. I am interested in Taxis/Transfers from airport - any challenges there? Also the ban on swimming at beaches in Noumea and surrounds how broad and enforced?

My approach to valuation of frequent flyer points is not based on any program opportunity but based on a nominal cash value. I then look at how I can maximise what I can extract in terms of value from the multitude of programs I have access to, to achieve my flight goal. Over my 30 years of...

I had 3 nights at the Gold Coast Marriott for $99. It was about 18 months ago, and the campaign I actually rang about was a 2 night one for same price.

I would generally go with the gift card idea, but you can also make an advance payment on your health insurance or other bill that will credit you with a new expiry date (and beat its annual price rise).

Same BNE to CHC return fights avail for a status run in Nov if you are looking to hold Plat...... but consider your following year as well to get the best long term value. For me the biggest value of Plat (and gold in second place) is the early access to classic reward (J) flights. So for me the...

I think a lot of us are undertaking their status run for next year, not this year (unless you have just lucked out and your anniversary was in Feb). This year will be a bit late for the super great SC rates for a lot. Still seeing at $4 a SC in Feb.

It is perfect for people who don't plan in advance, want luxury accommodation and still like to think they are saving some coin. This is a long term commitment (cash locked into the club). I would class it as the "Chrisco" holiday hamper, you pay in advance for and get a holiday every year. If...

Apologies for continuing off the OP topic to answer this one...... But to answer the question, I spoke with the team at Marriott GoldCoast and advised them of the promotion I had seen. They offered me a better one. They can be contacted at Marriott Vacation Club, Phone: 07 5680 0100...

I actually paid $99 for the weekend (so my free comment was not accurate)........ but it was a bargain for sitting through a short talk. As I say, to close them down quick, show them how little you are currently paying for 5 star accommodation, then the math's behind their sales pitch falls over...

No issues for me. I just walked in all prepared and gave them the exact number and cost of all my vacations and they closed the session early and said no to me. I had so many trips and travel hacks in play, that they realised very quickly the club would not provide any value to me……. But the...

I can't comment specifically on Qantas Titanium (as I have not had one), but for every other card I have cancelled (including Citi issued ones like Titanium), once the passes are in you Qantas account. the deal is done, no way for the credit card company to get them back.

GA tickets are quiet often found behind the goals, are generally in quite a full area, and sometimes not enough seating is allocated, with overflow in standing room only, so maybe not a perfect analogy (but certainly minors are accommodated in this mosh pit). Yes, acknowledge the policy, and I...

Yes, certainly reasonable, but also noting the flip side of this, is that in a low-cost model, airlines believe it is reasonable to charge extra for this outcome. This is the same in other ticketing environments eg. if you if you purchase "general admission" seats to a game of sport for...