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  1. Jacques Vert

    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    Can't you take 300gm out of your carry-on and put it in your pocket?
  2. Jacques Vert

    Oman Air joins Oneworld in 2025

    You can't rush these things.
  3. Jacques Vert

    AFF Gathering #18 in MEL on 21-23 November 2025

    QF have changed my flight to MEL to QF1299. Gem56 will be in MEL a week earlier but leaving on the same flight (QF466). Any ideas yet on where the activities will be centered? Looking to lock in some accommodation soon.
  4. Jacques Vert

    The American Express Velocity Platinum Card Insurance does not have a benefit for Loss Damage Waiver Cover.

    Need to read the T & C's. Lots of Travel Insurance policies (both CC and paid) exclude tyres, windscreens, etc. I once found a policy that excluded damage to the roof if driving a campervan or motorhome. It's a pain reading through 100's of pages in the product description but necessary in my...
  5. Jacques Vert

    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    That's interesting. We have solar & battery, no EV. So far seems to be working in our favour although we do aggressively manually control when we buy and sell, especially during price spikes. It will be interesting to see what our first bill looks like.
  6. Jacques Vert

    Solar Panel, Power & Battery Discussion

    We changed to Amber a couple of months ago. With Amber you buy and sell at wholesale prices. (You still have the access charges plus $22 per month to Amber.) It's rained here in CFS for most of the past 5 weeks and our daily usage has been less than $2 either way. FInally the rain has stopped...
  7. Jacques Vert

    Pros and cons of rental versus short term lease Netherlands

    We leased a car in Framce for 6 months from Citroën and were very happy with how it all went. However, as you have found out, to pick up a leased car outside France costs extra. (And Citroën don't hàve a pick up option in Amsterdam.) In your case I would hire a car and make sure my travel...
  8. Jacques Vert

    Article: The Car Rental Industry is Ripe for Reform

    Doesn't seem right; would be interested to know which insurance company.
  9. Jacques Vert

    AFF Gathering #18 in MEL on 21-23 November 2025

    Shouldn't that be post #3?
  10. Jacques Vert

    Made any travel mistakes lately?

    In the unlikely event that it went to Court, it.may come down to where you are registered to vote.
  11. Jacques Vert

    Article: The Car Rental Industry is Ripe for Reform

    I've rented cars in numerous countries. The most common issue I've come across is the fuel scam (in Spain, South Africa & others). To protect myself I now do the following: I fill up with fuel at the nearest service station to the drop-off point and ask them to include the mileage on the...
  12. Jacques Vert

    Made any travel mistakes lately?

    NSW allows 3 months before the rego needs to be transferred to NSW. I think the other states are the same. I know of people living in NSW and driving vehicle with QLD rego being fined for unregistered and uninsured.
  13. Jacques Vert

    China - never a dull moment!

    Just got to have one!
  14. Jacques Vert

    Amber Electric

    Looks like amber has changed the referral offer. Not sure if the code in the previous post for $30 still works. The new offer is $10 off per month for 12 months. If you use my new code 9CFLQHYG I will also get $10 off for 12 months. Maybe try whichever offer you prefer.
  15. Jacques Vert

    Amber Electric

    I've changed my electricity retailer to Amber and I'm pleased with the way it works. Amber is an electricity supply company that gives you access to the wholesale market. On the wholesale Market the feed-in tariff can be as low as -4c/kWh (yes minus 4 cents) or as high as $19/kWh! Prices...
  16. Jacques Vert

    Ask The Pilot

    Best answer to that question I've heard: "Your job will do for a start".
  17. Jacques Vert

    Coles Rewards MasterCard devaluation

    +1 has kept hers as a back-up and as it has a lower surcharge on some websites (as it is not considered a premium/platinum card).
  18. Jacques Vert

    Qantas boosts international capacity, wet lease Finnair aircraft

    The way things are going with tourism to the US an A380 may be way too big.
  19. Jacques Vert

    Qantas Salt & Pepper Squid thread

    What's the green slime?
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