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In a bit of hypocoristic irony, the "other" hypocorism in my case was taken because there is already "drron". But practically speaking, don't call me Ron. Ever.

It's my title and the hypocorism of my name. So creative I deserve a medal.

Platinum for me. Local.

Oh, has the location been determined for the 2027 international pub crawl?

Flashback: I'm flying on the A350. Just found out it is actually a flat bed. I still don't fancy driving on day one of a trip to Europe - and I would be wanting to maximize time efficiency on a half-day trip to Windsor. Is the food any good in the LHR lounges? Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and...

OK, bit the bullet and booked PVG-HEL-LHR, on the evening of 5 June 2026, for 90k Qantas points and what turned out to be a measly $40 in taxes. Plan is as follows: - I will not be having any checked baggage. - The HEL-LHR section I was lucky enough to get a AirLounge Seat, which I gather is...

I need to somehow book a redemption flight from Europe back to Oz in mid to late July next year. I hope there is enough time to avoid paying post-devaluation points.

Still no sign of points (although my next statement doesn't come until mid-July). Is there a list of restaurants where the card earns more than 1 point per dollar? The terms states "major restaurants" but presumably only major chains that participate? If anyone can help with this it would be...

I will be in Sydney that weekend for Father's Day, currently on waitlist for masterclass, but will still be making a trip so I will be able to join for dinner.

So is there ever any availability in J for Avios? Offering redemptions for fewer points is meaningless when there are no available flights to redeem for even a full year (say from Europe to Melbourne via Doha). I need one for July next year (one-way).

So when can I expect the Citi points to arrive then? The wording in the terms and conditions suggests that the points are only ever credited after they e-mail you instructions to autoswipe to Velocity.

So you received Citi points BEFORE you got this email?

I reached the minimum spend qualification early this month. According to the wording, Citi will give an email within 3 months of this date (ie by September!) on how to join AutoSweep, and then the first tranche of bonus points will be automatically credited as VA points, not Citi points. By your...

I have just in the last few weeks reached my minimum spend of 12k over 3 months (opened the card in April) having applied for the AFF 200k velocity offer. Do I need to now change to Velocity autosweep before I get the bonus points credited? Or does it come as Citi Rewards Points? When are the...

What time will the meet-up at LHR be at approximately? I planning to go PVG-HEL-LHR the night before on AY and can arrive on several different flights to London.

Gold is likely. What sorts of activities during the day have been done in the past?

Good morning fellow FFs! I am looking forward to my next trip! I am going to the Middle East! I am flying Sichuan Airlines from Melbourne to Chengdu on the 15th April, and will be visiting family in China for 3 days (it's my mum's 75th). Then I will be flying through to Cairo on the same ticket...

I did not think it was an inappropriate question as in some surveys, Cairo has a worse safety index score than Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sichuanese food is very spicy and there are also a lot of things (such as pickled cabbage) that my taste buds simply cannot tolerate. But regarding the portion that was edible (about 75%), the quality was very good (well above acceptable for business class). And they are served on proper china...

I'm flying MEL-TFU and TFU-CAI this Easter. I flew J class from SYD-TFU. I believe the beds were angled (not an issue for me) and 2-2-2 layout so window passengers don't have direct aisle access. There is no choice of meal - you get a set of tapas, for me not all the items were edible. The...