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  1. wandering_fred

    Booking return flights originating overseas

    I work on the premise that leaving and returning to Australia is done with one way tickets. Though I wonder what the ramifications of an international-international connection in Australia as part of the ticket purchased outside of the country would be.... RE: American has some interesting...
  2. wandering_fred

    Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options

    Has anyone actually booked a DONE(4/5/6) (ex Japan seems most frugal) during the DSC period? Liberal application of QF flights would prove interesting Or am I again wandering Fred
  3. wandering_fred

    Qantas Project Sunrise goes ahead, 12 new A350-1000s ordered

    Then you have the die hard AFFers..... Whose opinion of Project Sunrise is: Why fly direct when you can connect and sleep in a real bed when wandering Fred PS Bring back the HNL-CNS flight (actually flown in 1987)
  4. wandering_fred

    Qantas A220 to do trips to Asia opening new opportunities (rumor)

    4000 mile range would open up almost all of SE Asia to PER or DRW That would be interesting for wandering Fred
  5. wandering_fred

    "... we'll shortly announce a major investment to improve our Frequent Flyer program"

    The only announcement I would like to see is that QF will follow the EU/UK 261 guidelines for QF and JQ flights which either depart from to arrive into Australian airports. Even if restricted to flights credited to a QFF account. I know..... Way too much wandering Fred
  6. wandering_fred

    Is SriLankan Airlines On The Verge Of Collapse? [OMaaT]

    Last 90 days Oanda is reporting that the Lankan rupee has gone from 1US$=326 to 1US$=308 A minor correction perhaps, but will help in repaying the US$ debt on the airplanes They would like more people wandering Fred
  7. wandering_fred

    Article: Qantas Slashes Domestic Business Class Fares

    There was a message board article on American Airlines business class fares.... initial post in 2019 AA offers TOD “tens of dollars” First Class & Upgrades I suspect you can easily find it with your favorite search engines More recent posts cover the "fall-out" where the high earning AA...
  8. wandering_fred

    Is SriLankan Airlines On The Verge Of Collapse? [OMaaT]

    SriLankan Airlines flying through Turbulence – CEO Richard Nuttall - Opinion | Daily Mirror Tourism in SL Not an easy situation in SL. But as usual there are many sides to look at and only a few are regularly reported. Yes I have friends who are SL citizens and live in country. Perhaps that...
  9. wandering_fred

    Overview of Best Qantas Status Run Options [not the discussion thread]

    Have you checked the price? I couldn't see anything under five figures.. A DONEx (round the world) ticket solves the pricing problem when CAI-DOH is included in your wandering Fred
  10. wandering_fred

    Pricing Anomoly

    You may not be able to get short checked baggage..... And repeated usage of the "procedure" in other airlines has attracted attention of the FF fraud divisions. Not a good look if you plan on using a FF program to support your wandering Fred
  11. wandering_fred

    American AAdvantage Transfer Miles Cost Lowered

    both of which are limited to a narrow definition of family by QF. I would venture that a VERY high percentage of "free" transfers would be between "close" family members. Non free transfers apparently are frowned on under all FF program rules. But I might be far away in my wandering Fred PS...
  12. wandering_fred

    American AAdvantage Transfer Miles Cost Lowered

    I will "clap" when AA allows the same cost of transfer as QFF does for family member transfers.... One of the few lower costs things QFF does for your wandering Fred
  13. wandering_fred

    Qantas ticket class visibility?

    QF showing the fare class means that members of the airline partner flyer programs can upfare (for very modest amounts in many cases) and earn substantially more into their accounts, costing QF $$. Or even possibly understanding that an E class Red Edeal fare ONLY earns in QFF... Understanding...
  14. wandering_fred

    Scams like these

    From a gmail address accompanied by an (unopened) PDF file I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out to you today to share some exciting news about the new PayPal Plan that we have recently launched.We understand that managing your finances and making payments can sometimes be a...
  15. wandering_fred

    Scams like these

    Do you post on a social media site relating to QF where some one might be able to figure out an email address? A lot of people have this situation after wandering Fred
  16. wandering_fred

    Qantas Project Sunrise goes ahead, 12 new A350-1000s ordered

    When I look around the world Putin and Xi electing themselves for life Some main stream news sources have reported rumors of health issues with both..... But I continue to hear rumors about the lifetime of the Qantas frequent flyer benefits as well..... Should I continue wandering? Fred
  17. wandering_fred

    Scams like these

    A Gift Balance of 99.50 AUD has been credited to your account. A Little Token of Our Big Appreciation We hope this email finds you well and ready for your next adventure. We're excited to let you know that Qantas is offering a gift card of 99.5 AUD, which will be sent...
  18. wandering_fred

    Qantas Project Sunrise goes ahead, 12 new A350-1000s ordered

    SYD-LHR (courtesy of gcmap) great circle 10573 mi via DOH 10948 mi via ANC 11823 mi via SEA 12539 mi via DFW 13328 mi Consider the location for your wandering Fred
  19. wandering_fred

    Flybuys Targeted Bonus Promotions

    $70 x 4 weeks = 10,000 points Maybe I have spent too much at Coles recently. all the previous offers were $50 x4 At the previous levels, little wandering Fred
  20. wandering_fred

    An Open Letter to my fellow AFF members - External Influence on this website

    My bank account has an ALL NEGATIVE opinion of 5 star (and in most locales 4 star) hotels.... And lack of money does affect my wandering Fred
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