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    Remember Ansett’s DC9 VH-CZJ, you can’t keep an old bird down

    The current VH CZJ https://www.regosearch.com/aircraft/au/CZJ https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-czj
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    Remember Ansett’s DC9 VH-CZJ, you can’t keep an old bird down

    History of this aircraft. Left the Ansett fleet 7 Sep 1981 https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-30-n879ad-rtx-corporation/e221l8
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    Qantas Not Recognising BA Premium Economy

    Frequent flyer points/avios/miles and the status earning on partners are a commercial transaction between the 2 airlines. The partner buys for cash QF flyer points/avios/miles and the inherent SC to reward(~bribe) you for buying a flight with them. On the other side QF buys for cash BA/AA/AY etc...
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    Article: Air New Zealand versus Jetstar: Head to Head in Aotearoa

    For those of us who fly JQ NZ domestic this is not new. From memory has been that way since JQ NZ was established after QF NZ was shut down. So NZ domestic flyers on QF group did not lose out.
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    Aeroplan newbie

    So looking for an AC (partner) award on the VA marketed (flight number) VA operated, by a (sham) QR wet lease arrangement, flight. The flight will also have a QR codeshare flight number and the VA prime flight number. Is a thread on FT AC subforum about the same situation. Had difficultly in...
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    Selecting seats on Finnair reward booking

    Ask if their is a AY PNR. Sometimes can be seen on QF manage booking.
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    Article: Air New Zealand versus Jetstar: Head to Head in Aotearoa

    https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/air-new-zealand-versus-jetstar/ You should have received 400 QF points but not SC if a NZ domestic ticket. All NZ domestic JQ tickets get QF points, but only the higher bundles get SC. If the JQ NZ domestic flight is in conjunction with an...
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    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    travellingmum Welcome to AFF By Qantas Business rewards do you mean business class seats to EU? Or the Qantas Business rewards scheme, where your business can get QF points as well as the passenger getting QF points https://www.qantas.com/au/en/business-rewards/ As above how many people and...
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    Transferring miles

    One of the better features of the QF ffp is ability to transfer points to eligible family members at nil cost. For ffp's that is unusual. Most have a fee or do not allow at all.
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    When is Discount Economy not Discount Economy ?

    tim. Welcome to posting on AFF after joining in 2013 Its all in the QF earning tables (different from the calculator guide),. But takes practice to determine earning to ffp. Can be hard to find in the web site. Cathy are well know for having poor earning to partner frequent flyer programs. Not...
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    One world becoming less relevant

    Over time expect more airlines will restrict benefit cherry picking (ff number change). By not allowing changes to a ffn in a reservation or showing a second ff (digital or physical) card to get a benefit like lounge access , extra luggage at check-in. As post 24 above. AAdvantage has a rule...
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    Introduction - Software Engineer, New to Points

    Jezzabell Welcome to AFF and the world of frequent flyer (~spender) programs Frequent flyer programs are morphing into frequent spender programs. Many people now get more points on the ground from from credit cards and day to day spend (shopping, electricity, insurance, fuel, alcohol, white...
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    Story of Qatar codeshare ticket desync and uncontactable customer service

    From the link snip As a guess were on the VA marketed VA operated (via QR wet lease) flight. Those flights also have a QR codeshare flight number. And DOH-DUB was a QR marketed (flight number) and QR operated. (not VA) As they do not like transiting LHR after flying 24rs from Oz, next time...
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    Tax deduction for worldwide hobo accommodation?

    What does your tax accountant say about this? Best to get professional advice. (which is not randoms on AFF) Do have a real AU physical address? Being paid by an AU company/organization? What is your individual structure? Individual - company? [ = tax accountant] There are now 1000's of people...
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    Classic Rewards Change Re-Ticketing Issue

    Good outcome. So have received a new eticket by email? No doubt you will check frequently.
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    Back in the game: CBR/SYD base, status chasing & Europe 2026

    With WW EDR sourced gift cards some offer on purchase 1 EDR point per $ and one has is a 3% discount to face value. Buy gift at 3% discount with credit card credit card points. Transfer to a range of partners EFR points when purchasing the gift card 1 EDR per $ EFR points when purchasing items...
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    Back in the game: CBR/SYD base, status chasing & Europe 2026

    Welcome back to the game. For the Europe June/July trip in 2026 will be hard to earn ff points/miles & status before. But should have a better balance after the trip Depending on how long you have been away frequent flyer programs are morphing to frequent spender programs. Some are ffp's are...
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    Seat selection – oneworld® Classic Flight Reward bookings

    For BA (and QR Qatar) you need OWS OWE status to select business class seats. Or pay a fee. Or wait until T-7days/T-24hrs
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    Classic Rewards Change Re-Ticketing Issue

    What are the missing flights? Flights on what dates? CX? Do you have QF status? On Saturday & Sunday senior staff are less likely to be on shift. Put it in *writing* From post 1 [email protected] Do not be bashful or polite. Edit And [email protected] Edit...
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    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    With Qantas points you can only book Qantas award flights and partner airline award flights on the QF web site or by phoning QF. Cannot use QF points directly with another airline.
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