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    Significant changes to Upgrades

    I can confirm that the web site won't let you request an upgrade for an upgradeable JASA (U) fare yet, but I called this morning just after 8am (as I'm currently a lowly Silver), and after a few minutes to check, the CSA confirmed I have a upgrade request to F. She said that that's the first U...
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    Citibank Qantas Rewards Program going to $2 = 1 point

    Yeah, cove, I'll admit, I've done that too, in the past. 5,000 points is better than a kick in the teeth, but is it worth the hassle of signing up for the card, then cancelling it down the track? I'm not convinced. However, last year I signed the Mrs up for a CitiBank platinum in her name for...
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    Citibank Qantas Rewards Program going to $2 = 1 point

    Thanks. I checked out the woolies T&Cs and Fees this morning (no fee for second card), and I already have a card (and have received a sign on bonus), so just need to get the second card for Mrs. Interestingly, I (primary card holder) would earn points for the spend on the card, but the Mrs...
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    Citibank Qantas Rewards Program going to $2 = 1 point

    True, I was thinking more of ongoing costs - $89 per year after the first (assuming no fee waiver) vs $49 for direct earn (first year, and every year thereafter). In fact, for two years, EDR is cheaper ($89 after the first year through to the end of the second) vs Citi 2 x $49 = $98. But...
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    Citibank Qantas Rewards Program going to $2 = 1 point

    I've figured that, even without a fee waive from the Woolworths rewards card, the fee for 1:1 earn with them is only $40 more than a free Citibank card (because Citibank charge $49 per year). This is the nail in the coffin for Citibank for me - won't be keeping the free card, because won't be...
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    Citibank Qantas Rewards Program going to $2 = 1 point

    Got my new card last night (Free Silver - Gold - Platinum - Signature). Warning in letter: "If you choose to remain on your current Platinum card, the earn rate will change to 1 point per $2 spent from 1 April 2012 as outlined in the enclosed Rewards Variation Notice". Fine Print T&Cs on the...
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    Qantas Fleet Grounded 29/10

    No, if you read the FWA ruling, they (the FWA) make it clear that they would not have terminated the industrial action (of both sides) had Qantas not grounded the airline. They stated that there was no significant damage occuring under the relevant section of the FWA act due to the strikes to...
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    Flight Availability/Loadings & Upgrade Probability Help Desk

    Hi, Newbie question... I'm currenty booked QF9 18 June 2012 MEL LHR in JASA (U). Flightstats is currently showing A9 / F9. I should have enough points to request an upgrade to first in two weeks. Two questions - firstly; is flightstats accurate this far out? If so, it looks like heaps of...
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    Can I book a stopover for an JASA?

    Thanks, that seemed to be what I was seeing as well with some dates I was playing with. It's just like booking two flights.
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    Can I book a stopover for an JASA?

    LHR-SIN-MEL, July 2012 Would like to stop over in SIN. Cannot book ASA over the phone, can I book a stopover, or is that simply a multi-city ASA flight? I guess this is similar to other threads asking about booking stopovers - the answer seems to be you have to do it over the phone, and copy...
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    Thanks for all the hints and tips!

    From a long time lurker, occasional poster. Thanks for all the contributors on these forums - your advice and tips has helped enormously. Have just booked JASA MEL-LHR-MEL for me & Mrs and YASA for the rug rats using tips from everyone here - like how to book JASA for classic points, earning...
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    Can't book MEL-LHR J online?

    Hey all, thanks for all the helpful info, especially the don't try for 4 seats. I'll put the kids down the back in cattle class. They'll be 12 & 14, so old enough. Less points, better chance of booking.
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    Can't book MEL-LHR J online?

    Trying to book for June next year. Lots of flights, showing J availability, but when I choose J, it shows 512,000 points (instead of 256,000 points - for Y) for 4 passengers. Click through to review, and it shows a note "Your SYD-LHR flight will be in economy". Do I have to call up to book...
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    QF Amex Ultimate card - does anyone actually pay for it?

    I'm just on the premium card for the moment (not ultimate), but have not paid a fee once (free first year, fee waiver call on anniversary). I think my average fee waiver phone call time is around 8 minutes at the moment, including hold time. I have a reminder set a month before the...
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    Citibank Plat VISA 60 K , May 31

    moonee - vital you and anyone else follow the instructions in http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/current-credit-card-promotions/citibank-plat-visa-60-k-28541-10.html#post426344 which include a step of making sure you are actually enrolled in the QFF program before you spend...
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    Citibank Plat VISA 60 K , May 31

    No, I see a similar thing (though the points balance is less now, as the first statement has been issued, so it is now just showing the points since the first statement). I think you're all good.
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    Citibank Plat VISA 60 K , May 31

    Just in case anyone was wondering do you actually get QFF points...
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    Citibank Plat VISA 60 K , May 31

    Don't know, but I suspect not - so I think you'll still have to spend. However, please don't rely on my guess, because that's all it is.
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    Citibank Plat VISA 60 K , May 31

    No (not before applying - would have been OK to just get the points - we could use the Citibank travel option for local trips in a worst case), but checked information posted elsewhere on this thread / forum, and confirmed before opting in.
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    Citibank Plat VISA 60 K , May 31

    I can confirm you can earn QFF points, but you must be careful how you do it. Firstly, posters who note there is no option for QFF direct earn during the application process are correct; you do not choose QFF direct earn during the application, but only after you have received your card, but...
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