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As mentioned above you need to pay off the credit cards. I’m only throwing ideas around, but if you can somehow increase your mortgage, you can use that money to pay off your credit cards. That will at least decrease the interest repayments. Get rid of all your credit cards if possible and use...

As did I...

I too tried a couple of small transactions when it first came out and they did not work. I tried again on thursday and the new transaction have come up as "pending". Perhaps the system was no working when it first came out:confused:

I read that on the velocity website that you can purchase gold and silver memberships. Just wondering if anyone has done this and how much it costs. I imagine they would be rather expensive. If found the details here: Velocity - FAQ

To add to what has been said above: You can add an additional 12,000 Qantas points to your account by signing up for an etrade account. They give you 1,000 points per trade for 12 trades with no brokerage fees. The only problem with this is you must open a new etrade customer. I'm not 100%...

oh well, maybe jetstar was a better choice. Too late now though. I personally dont really care about service at this point in time. Its only a 5 hour flight and im flying with friends. Providing i arrive allive i dont really mind. Just out of interest, what made them so bad in comparison to...

Thanks for the responses. I have decieded to fly garuda indonesia instead using a direct flight from MEL-DPS. That raises another question - Has anyone flown Garuda Indonesia and are they any good. Also, is there a decent frequent flyer program (other than Garuda's one) that I can earn points...

Hi all, I am looking to book flights to bali for 8 people. I have found some flights which work out to about $670 return including tax, but I would like some opinions on connection times. On the way there: Air Asia X Flight flight arrives in KL at 1755. Indonesia Air Asia flight departs KL...

I just tried the link: Im a velocity red member, and it asked me for my details and velocity number and said you have successfully applied. I spose I will wait and see what happens. Thanks.

cant wait to read more:D:D:D

Id get a commonwealth bank platinum credit card is you are planning to use the card often. It is currently the only mastercard/visa and can be redeemed for velocity points at a rate 1:1. Amex also redeem at 1:1. The Platinum CC has an annual fee of $200 and points are capped at 150,000 per year.

$35 for a real didgeridoo?

The Australian Dollar is influence by many factors - Economy stability, Oil, the US Economy, but the main factor is interest rates. The lower our interest rate becomes, the less people will want to invest in the Australian banks, which means our the demand for the AUD falls. Less Demand means...

Yep that clears it up - Thanks!

Besides the risk that you may take...the biding is now at $284 with 5 days to go. Have another look when there are 20 minutes to go and see what the price is. It wont be such a good deal then.

Re: You Can Now Transfer CBA Points into Virgin Blue Velocity Rewards with a 25% Bonu Yes, Gold card is 3:2 for velocity plus the additional 25% points offer that they currently have.

MH is Malaysian Airlines NW is Northwest Airlines

Ive Been browsing the Velocity website and i found this under the description of the American Express Credit Card Description: "Earn Velocity Points (and Status Credits) on fares" I though you could only earn status credits on virgin blue flight - Not through credit card programs. If this is...

Here's a few: Commonwealth bank platinum rewards - 1:1 - Capped at 160,000 i think Westpac Altitude rewards - 1:1 Amex, 0.5:1 mastercard, uncapped Earth - 1:1 Amex, 0.5:1 mastercard, uncapped. These are a few I have recalled from memory so I may be slightly incorrect in the posting. If...

haha, i burst out laughing when i read the title for this thread. Qantas shouldn't need to refund someones fare just because they fell sick. They shouldn't even need to refund the fair if someone dies. If you buy cheap fares you need to accept the consequences if you are unable to travel. If...