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    Malaysia J class review

    I flew MH end of August MEL-KUL-BKK much the same issues MH128 with an 11:30pm departure I just wanted to get too sleep. When asked which meal for dinner I asked no dinner, no breakfast could I just get the satay for breakfast. Same request for my partner, certainly mr and miss PVC!. 330 neo is...
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    SkyTeam Status Match - ITA Airways

    I tried before reading the exclusion, and got rejected grrrr.
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    ALL Accor+ Explorer Membership Discussion

    Everything in the App appears fine with mine One thing of note is I made a booking to the Fairmont Nile Cairo a few days ago and did another dummy booking to see the new 'discount' absolutely no change in price between pre and post changes.
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    Made any travel mistakes lately?

    My latest travel mistake was booked a night away at Deep Blue Warrnambool through Qantas travel with my PC+ voucher arrived at the hotel, they could not find my booking, I looked it up and it was made for the night before and they were fully booked. So I drove home. On the plus I got the points...
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    Wise debit card

    I have had no problem with Wise and use it for my US Amex, maybe use Revolut for the change and just keep Wise for the Amex at least it costs nothing to keep.
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    How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

    Status: Titanium Elite Property: W Hong Kong Booked: Wonderful Room Received: Fantastic Suite/Wonderful Room/Marvellous Suite Rate: Standard; $267 3 nights Welcome amenity: 2 drinks vouchers Late checkout: Arrived 2am day after check in, suite was ready but stunk of cigarettes from previous...
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    How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

    Status: Titanium Elite Property: Courtyard Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Booked: Superior Received: Deluxe Balcony Rate: $232 1 night Welcome amenity: 2 drinks vouchers Late checkout: Got early check in 10am did not need late check out. Has a good resort feel, pool is fantastic, breakfast okay. Airport...
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    How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

    Status: Titanium Elite Property: Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa Booked: Premium Deluxe Received: M Suite Rate: Standard; $298 3 nights Welcome amenity: 2 drinks vouchers Late checkout: Got early check in 1pm did not need late check out. Fantastic new hotel breakfast on par with Andaz Jomtien...
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    Jetstar Asia to shutdown on 31 July 2025

    There were 3 of them at Changi on Friday 5th
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    Overnight in BKK -- tips and advice?

    How about the Mercure Bangkok Makkasan its on the Bangkok Airport Link Makkasan Station and MRT Petchaburi. So easy access. I was going to stay here in late August myself as have a short stay but have friends who live near the airport so have booked the Courtyard Marriott.
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    Amex Platinum $200 "Dining credit" towards a list of Global Restaurants

    A couple of mates and I had lunch at Burger and Lobster in Bangkok, the 4 of us ate and drank like it was our last meal. With 3 credits between our cards, we were $1.19 each out of pocket.
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    Compression socks for flying

    I've been wearing them on any flight out of Australia, that seems about the time where sitting that long causes my ankles to sometimes swell the day after landing. The socks prevent this. I put them on at home before the flight and they come off when I get to the hotel the other end. Have a few...
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    Business Lounge - Under 18's

    My 17 year old daughter SG flying Y flew Mel-sin-lhr-mxp then mxp-dxb-Mel in December. only in Mel where she was not let in to the QP lounge, though she got into the Amex centurion lounge when that didn’t work. Flying solo.
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    July 2025

    DateFlight #AirportLoungeTimeGuestsComments Pvcmenace +2 8th JulyQF30HKGQF/CX18 00
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    How does Marriott treat you as an elite?

    Trip away for partners birthday with a bunch of friends. Initially two nights Thursday & Friday booked Fabulous Room used NUA and confirmed to Wow suite 48 hours before. Upon check in extended another night Saturday for original room rate and comped the Wow suite again for the extra night...
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    Classic Award Booking Cancellation Fees & Refund Processing Time

    Can be as soon as same day, usually within 2 weeks. After 2 weeks I usually give them a call and check on status, especially if fees and taxes have been refunded already.
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    I priced up many: USPS: $48 for 10-14days $82 for priority Fedex: $108 DHL: $106 *Chose this as picked up from address same day, delivered in 3 days UPS: $118
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Just di the Amex GT for brilliant.... By god what a charge to get the card delivered to Australia. $106USD
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    Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

    Yes we were all on different PNR’s long story. As with many of my bookings is a convoluted story 🤔
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    Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

    10/04 QF44 DPS-SYD J5C3D1 A332 subbed to A333 Myself WP Saver Y to J at T20 Partner SG Saver Y to J at the gate Daughter SG Saver Y received negative text at T11 11/4 QF417 SYD-MEL J4C2D0 Myself WP Saver Y to J at T24 Partner SG Saver Y received negative text at T10 Daughter SG Saver Y to J T13
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