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  1. GrahamBRI

    Qantas to Introduce Group Boarding and Bag Tracking

    Good call. Incorrectly assumed everyone was electronic........ Maybe change to group colours, such that there is no implicit assumption of priority order.
  2. GrahamBRI

    Qantas to Introduce Group Boarding and Bag Tracking

    I get the image, and the methodology needed....... but what I don't understand is why you would need to introduce this complexity for the customer to understand...... despite those that do understand and those that see no need to understand, there will be many customers with anxiety, eagerness...
  3. GrahamBRI

    HSBC increasing credit card annual fees on 11/3/25

    Checkout this article for some options of cards for people who don't like annual fees :) https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/credit-cards-moving-to-monthly-fees/
  4. GrahamBRI

    Qantas Frequent Flyer refusing to credit Alaska flight as operated by Skywest

    I note from Flight Aware that Alaska Airlines 3425 shows as "Operating as SkyWest 3425". If it is operating as SkyWest 3425, then maybe this is the issue?
  5. GrahamBRI

    The American Express® Platinum Card Referrals

    Share the love, support Mexpirate's referral !!!!! (thanks to all my associates, that supported my referral, greatly appreciated)
  6. GrahamBRI

    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    Yes, this is an obscure unwritten (until now) interpretation of clause five of the AFF general rules, which requires that we "respect your fellow members", so I took that to mean straw polls were binding (as a demonstrated sign respect) 🤣........... but seriously, if you can have fun, do it...
  7. GrahamBRI

    The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

    As this was a straw poll, I am assuming Deja will honour the poll...... so it sounds like only we can decide :) I vote upgrade :)
  8. GrahamBRI

    HSBC increasing credit card annual fees on 11/3/25

    Maybe they have grandfathered?...... This notification has not been sent to card holders and is only on their card application page...... Their important notices page (accessible from the bottom of their home page), does not say anything anout changes: Important Notices | Latest Information -...
  9. GrahamBRI

    HSBC increasing credit card annual fees on 11/3/25

    ......and interesting to see their obligation in respect to informing their customers of this change: "Changes to fees and charges''....."that are not favourable to you"....."we’ll tell you by writing to you or by publishing in a notice." it looks like their job is done, notice has been...
  10. GrahamBRI

    Eligible spend for unlocking Qantas lounge passes

    Correct,. Carbon offset needs to purchased against an existing booking…… it does not have to be your own booking though. Any family of friends booking can be used to make this spend with your card
  11. GrahamBRI

    Eligible spend for unlocking Qantas lounge passes

    Yes, I have used the purchase of an offset (about 3 months ago) and it was my only Qantas spend and my Westpac lounge passes were triggered.
  12. GrahamBRI

    The American Express® Platinum Card Referrals

    To my close associates at our Australian Frequent Flyer Community, I have the following referral for the American Express® Platinum Card: You will receive 275,000 Membership Rewards points (usually 150,000) if you apply for the American Express® Platinum Card, are approved and spend $5,000 in...
  13. GrahamBRI

    Christmas in nth Queensland

    Guessing it may have been a couple of years since you have been there (when they had the adults only pool). They changed their market to Adults Only recently....... Their policy page (Policies - The Reef House Adults Retreat) shows: "No Children policy under 16 years of age - The Reef House is...
  14. GrahamBRI

    Fiji Airways announces Cairns flights

    Qantas appears to have already been loaded with classic reward availability - 1xJ and 7xY on most (maybe all) days.
  15. GrahamBRI

    Christmas in nth Queensland

    Did not feel packed to us (Peppers felt more packed to me). The veranda rooms gave a nice open space (we did stay over Christmas as well). We were Diamond when we stayed some years back now (before it became adults only). Back then we got welcome drinks and free breakfast...... I believe that is...
  16. GrahamBRI

    Christmas in nth Queensland

    Key to enjoying the Cairns heat, pick somewhere close to the ocean - wonderful afternoon sea breeze...... it just does not penetrate much further inland than a couple 100m.
  17. GrahamBRI

    Christmas in nth Queensland

    My pick for the area and your criteria would be Accor - The Reef House Retreat in Palm Cove. Accommodation is great and their complementary inclusions are great. Really great food options in Palm Cove...... it does miss your beach avoidance request, but the beach does not interfere with the...
  18. GrahamBRI

    Coles gift card offers

    To compare a return on your investment, I believe we should look at a fixed investment. I just choose $500 as an example. I could have picked $1,000, the return will work out the same - you just need 2 flybuys accounts to do this for the example (so requires a double purchase) - from my reading...
  19. GrahamBRI

    Coles gift card offers

    Sorry, I think I may have missed your strategy? or my maths are broken....... Following what I understand is your approach --> $500 Council Bill, paying via Sniip, Buying Cards with AmEx Edge Option 1 = 5 x $100 Cards This gets 5 x 2,000pts (from promotion) + 525 ( for spend) + 1500 Amex points...
  20. GrahamBRI

    Will you still earn/retain Velocity status beyond 2025?

    I had a similar plan, Virgin Plat, maintain now, soft landing 2026…… 2027 beyond, target Virgin LTG….. got my Virgin statement, crunched the numbers….. cross checked with a Qantas LTG plan….. plan has now changed….. immediate drop of Virgin, full focus on Qantas. These changes have made me...
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