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I only just noticed the news and agree with all the above. CA is one of the most underrated J experiences. I can't think of another airline on which I can fully stretch out and have neither my head nor toes touching either end, unless I fly in F instead. The wide cushion for feet is great. I...

June HKT-BKK-ICN-KHH (TG/TG/BR) in J. Available on the web site search, but blew up at the passenger entry stage, so had to phone it in. 36k + USD57 (not the best value ever, but the alternative paid tickets are either expensive or have horrible routes and/or timings)

I used to fly them a lot and it could go either way. Some were jaded and bored, while others still enjoyed providing service, which mean that some were like unhappy robots, while a few were like your nicest grandma. I can certainly see the comparison with QF. Best international crews in recent...

Quite agree that the fees are ridiculous, but it's simple enough to use QF points to fly on other carriers that charge little/no fees (AA, AS, EI, etc) and use those carriers' schemes to fly on QF. Now that QF is greatly limiting awards to partners, that's harder, but it mostly means I fly QF...

Trick question. Short answer is no, but eventually yes, if you are very patient. (I had MH-printed boarding passes for both flights.) Long answer: First lounge agent says no. I pull up OW lounge entry rules on OW web site on my laptop. He reads them. Discusses with another agent. Defers to...

Here's another: If you are flying KUL-SIN in J (MH) connecting to SIN-MEL in F (QF), will you be allowed into the MH F lounge?

There is a difference between legislation that prevents unfair, nefarious behaviour by one party and legislation which prevents one party from even offering the other party a reasonable alternative that may be acceptable to both of them.

I do. With the low humidity, it feels cooler than it is. Talk here of 21 being a good temperature is amusing. It almost never happens. The temp has dipped below 21 on 4 of my last 100 flights. (Three times to 20.9 and once to 20.5. AA, BR, FJ and VA, if anyone cares.) Average temp for most...

I'm surprised it lasted this long. It was originally $295/year and earns 1pt/$ (4pts/$ at Hilton). For comparison, the equivalent card in the USA (HH Amex Ascend) is USD95/year and earns 3pts/USD (12pts/USD at Hilton). "Australia tax" at its extreme. The free annual fee promo was probably a last...

I expect we would. We will no doubt discuss the amount awarded here and if it's according to points transferred rather than number of transfers, I'm sure some of us would report this to the relevant authorities. ("Authorised under permit numbers: NSW Permit No. LTPS/18/30620. ACT Permit No...

However, this is definitely not what they say. Their advertising blurb says "The more times you transfer, the bigger your share", not "the more points you transfer ..." and this is backed up by the T&C: Under Entry: "Each separate transfer from the member’s flybuys account to the member’s...

Interesting that they are doing the bonus ("minor prize") on number of transfers, not quantity of points. I wonder how many people will transfer more than 2k points at a time and do themselves out of bonus points?

It definitely pays to ignore their promos at times. I received one of those 3-week/6k bonus ones, but it required too much spending. (Especially as a lot of food won't keep well in this heat.) Having ignored that entirely, I received a 2400 points for $60 offer only valid for the past 3 days...

This is definitely the worst part of the QF web site. You have to choose class (other than economy) after already doing the search, which is just demented. Then, if the day you look at has nothing appropriate (e.g. that "business class" award includes an international leg on Jetstar in...

Isn't it best to use points to maximise value? If so, it's best to use QF points on partners which charge little or no carrier fees and use AA or BA or AS miles for booking Qantas flights. (Yes, QF's restrictions on international routes are an issue already for that.) For those of us who use...

By the way, though marketroid wankers use verbs as any part of language that they feel like, the thing you're looking for to modify a noun is a present participle. Is there any chance someone could correct the thread title to use proper English. (e.g. " Reduced AMEX earning rates from April 2019")

In the thread about the Marriott/SPG changes, I wondered why they decided to screw over Australian cardholders on Marriott transfers. (Comparing to Canada, where they get 1000 MR->1200 Marriott instead of our 1000 MR->667 Marriott.) Sadly, it seems the answer is now clear. They were about to...

Do you like alcohol? Honestly, I think that's the most important question. I can sleep in either J or F. The food is acceptable in either. The big difference is the alcohol. The booze in A380 F is vastly more expensive than in J. (esp. Champagne and the liqueur muscat and liqueur tokay.) The...

What I wonder most about, apart from the outright lies and deception, is why they decided to screw over Australian cardholders. If we look at Canada, whose currency is of very similar value to ours, we see their Amex cards went from 1000 MR->1500 Marriott to 1000 MR->1200 Marriott. Ours went...

Did you receive any response yet? I tried phoning American Express and was told that the new earnings rate is an improvement and therefore they didn't need to inform users of the change. Furthermore, they assert that it was up to Marriott to inform American Express users of the change to the...