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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    With HSBC still dragging their heals, I applied for the Amex Hilton (No AF) with the soft pre-approval link. It asked for the ITIN letter and passport. Was fully expecting it to decline, but I received a call today and they went through to APPROVE it with a low CL of $1000. I was able to setup...
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Not from my experience.... I applied via a US RM as discussed in this forum. They sent me a pre-filled form which I submitted. It was auto declined and I was asked to fund my USD account. Still waiting for the manual processing.
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    Lack of middle name.

    Yep, velocity wants me to cancel and rebook paying $60 in cancellation fees
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Here is a data point. While I wait for HSBC to process my Premier CC, I tried the C1 pre-approval tool. It pre-approved me for the Venture One for good credit card. Not very exciting, but this was surprising as this meant my ITIN is already reporting to credit bureaus? Only called up BoFA to...
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    Lack of middle name.

    Sorry to pull up an old thread... I accidentally put my surname into both my middle name and last name fields while booking a SQ flight ticket using Velocity points. Will this cause trouble at check in?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Should have read this before transferring a bigger sum over 😂
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Did you have to fund your HSBC USD account before applying for the premier card? Is, how much is recommended?
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    AMEX rejection

    Wonder if it is 12 months since last card closed that is the key criteria
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    Article: Why I Have a Flight Tracker in My Home

    For reference, this is the one I use: NESDR Mini USB RTL-SDR & ADS-B Receiver Set, RTL2832U & R820T Tuner, MCX Input. Low-Cost Software Defined Radio Compatible with Many SDR Software Packages. R820T Tuner & ESD-Safe Antenna Input : Amazon.com.au: Electronics Includes the receiver and the...
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    Article: Why I Have a Flight Tracker in My Home

    The walls significantly attenuate the received signal. I chose a particular window at home which faces towards MEL. Additionally, having data points helps them with MLAT calculations, which improves accuracy (if you choose to participate by providing your coordinates)...
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    Article: Why I Have a Flight Tracker in My Home

    Nice, that's an impressive range too. This makes me contemplate moving my antenna or adding another receiver upstairs to get more range than what I have now.
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    Booking backup flights to Europe

    Currently booked on QR using Avios for mid-May. WY has some alternatives available for the same routing. I can see the two sectors individually on the QR website, but it only shows QR options when I try to combine the two. Is it possible to book multi-city partner redemptions with Avios online?
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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Update: got my itin (6 weeks after submitting). I was able to add this to my BoFa account over the phone. So, now I wait a month or two and hope a score generates. I have using the BoFa account and card for about 6 months now
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    FR24 just gave a featured flight notification for the first QR flight leaving DOH since last week
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Qantas adding extra LHR service on Saturday
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Yes, but OP was referring to the EK flights like these ones: https://www.flightradar24.com/UAE543/3e91e975 https://www.flightradar24.com/UAE21W/3e9202bc EK501 has been circling for a while and might be continuing to DXB: Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
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    Middle East Airspace Diversions/Cancellations

    Seems like EK412 (atleast the SYD-CHC) sector seems to be operating as per schedule. Might one of the few scheduled EK flights that can continue to do so?
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    Jetstar Delays/Cancellations

    Currently on JQ34 MEL-CNS (Was supposed to be VH-OFL but got changed VH-OYP) Rolled down the runway for a handful of seconds before aborting takeoff due an apparent indication of an engine issue. Parked up waiting for an engineering update
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    The Kangaroo route

    It seems like VH-QPJ is currently performing this charter... My two A330 transcontinental flights got replaced by 737s this week. I wonder if this is the case
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    Big Devaluation for Qantas Rewards on Emirates First Class from February 18.

    Just saw this on my monthly Qantas email newsletter. 1. First rewards only bookable with Qantas points if all passengers > 9 years 2. First rewards can only booked if you have silver status or above (I guess this matches what Emirates Skywards has in place for Skyward members) 3. Another points...
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