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    Refund for a non-refundable flight

    Hi All, Looking for a bit of advice. A couple of months ago I purchased a SQ Biz class ticket from MEL-SIN-HKT. At the time, I made the assumption that given it was Biz it would be refundable to some degree. Turns out its not and I now need to cancel. My fault entirely - I should have better...
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    Need 5 Status Credits to maintain Plat - Possible without flying?

    Hi All, I miscalculated my numbers and find that I'm going to be five whole status credits short of maintaining platinum by the 12th of March on my renewal date. Whilst I could possibly squeeze in a MEL-??? status run, I don't really have time between now and then. I'm not a big FLyBuys...
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    Different availability for re-booking vs new booking?

    Hi All, I'm trying to get my head around this because I've heard the issue raised here before but never come accross it myself. - I've currently got a QF Reward booking in J (U class) for BNE-LAX next May. - I need to add a MEL-BNE leg that same day. - A check of the QF website tells me...
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    Citi Points Transactions

    Hi All, This seems like a stupid question, but I can't see a way to view my Citi Prestige points in a transaction format. Like with AMEX, where you can see every transaction and how many points (including bonus points) it earned. Am I missing something? On the app pressing on my points balance...
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    Can you book SQ flights on the VA Website?

    Hi All, Never tried booking SQ flights via the VA website before, but figured since they're partners I'd give it a try as the points earn on VA coded flights is better. Looking for a simple return from Melbourne - Singapore however the VA website is telling me there's no economy availability at...
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    Virgin Credit card for retirees

    Hi All, Thought I'd throw this out to the brains trust and see what suggestions you all might have. My parents are both retired but quite financially sound with no debits and reasonable superannuation & income. They've had an AMEX Platinum Edge card for years (since they were working) however...
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    Anybody getting random Qantas Checkin Texts

    Hi All, For a month or so now I've been getting the odd random checkin SMS message for a booking reference I don't recognize and isn't in my trips. There has been nothing untoward on my points activity in terms of either points being credited from these mysterious bookings (that would be nice)...
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    Question: New booking or modify existing

    Hi All, Question for the brains trust. I've got a MEL-NAN-LAX Biz award flight booked for later in the year on FJ. When I booked it there was no Oneworld flights available. On my departure date, there is now a QF award seat that I could use. This would also allow me to start building a...
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    QF Premier not working in France

    Hi All, In France at the moment and whilst my QF Premier ultimate has worked throughout the rest of Europe, no machine (either store hand held card reader or ATM) wants to accept it. The message displayed is always this card cannot be accepted. Anybody had this before? QF Travel money card is...
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    Can I get a flight credit for a cancelled intl award instead of a refund?

    Hi Guys, Normally I'd want a refund back to my CC for a cancelled award flight, but the card I used to pay for these flights (Virgin Money) has long since been churned and I simply don't want to jump through the hoops of dealing with both Virgin Australia and then Virgin Money trying to get a...
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    Whats the cost of cancelling a Star Alliance Award Booking

    Hi All, I've got a A* booking (CDG-(SK)-CPH-(TG)-BKK) that was booked via SQ using SQ miles in J. I can't for the life of me find the cancellation conditions and trying to modify/cancel on the SQ website tells me I have to call the contact centre to do so. Can anybody tell me what the cost to...
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    Classic Award Refund Time [Late November 2022 onwards]

    Hi All, I know during COVID Qantas had ridiculously long refund times, but I'm curious to know what peoples experiences are more recently. I cancelled two classic awards operated by AY about two weeks ago. One of them still shows on MMB (although isn't accessible) whilst the other has...
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    How to does it take to transfer from KrisFlyer to Velocity

    Hi All, Did a search but couldn't find an answer either here or via Google. I transfered some Krisflyer points to my linked Velocity account about four days ago but they are yet to appear. How long does it usually take for them to move from Krisflyer over to Velocity? Cheers,
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    Multiple Ticket numbers for the same booking - Should I cancel?

    Hi All, Following the plethora of threads about QF Awards being cancelled for various reasons I'm a little worried about a planed QF Award I've got booked next year and I'm looking for some advice on what to do; Several months ago I booked an award ticket Businesses class ticket JFK-HEL-BKK...
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    Bank of Melbourne - Priority Pass Membership

    Hi All, Looking for some advice. I've recently taken up a Bank of Melbourne Amplify card (Amplify Signature rewards credit card) which is supposed to come with 2 complimentary lounge visits when you enrol. So I enrolled with Priority Pass via the provided link and it seemed to pickup my...
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    On SC Earn on MH Business?

    Hi All, This must have been observed/discussed before, but am I right in understanding that I will not earn any SC flying Business Class with Malaysian Airlines MEL-KUL? SC Earn is only available on Y fares? Seems odd for a Oneworld Member....
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    Velocity CEO Interview

    Did a quick search but didn’t see a mention of it and not sure if we’re allowed to post links to pointshack…. But there’s an interesting interview with Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach here Under new CEO Nick Rohrlach, Velocity Frequent Flyer is just warming up Some interesting stuff discussed, but I...
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    Delay in ANZ Black QF Points POsting

    Hey All, I've recently taken up the ANZ Black QF FF card with 100,000 bonus points. I can see within my ANZ Internet Banking account that the points were registered with a total of 8000 odd points earnt in the first month and the 100,000 points also registered. Problem is, NO points have...
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    Red Energy cancelling sign on points

    Hi All, I signed up to Red Energy a while ago and received the 10,000 bonus sign on points on 8 May. No issues. On 16 June there is an an entry on my FF Points Statement : Tue 16 Jun 2020 CANCELLED - RED ENERGY 08-MAY-2020 ON 16-JUN-2020 -10,000 0 I've just spent 129 minutes in the...
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    When will QF release their new increased timetables?

    Hi All, Apologies if this is being discussed elsewhere but I couldn't find a relevent thread. QF have been running their current timetable for a few weeks now however there has been increased chatter in the past couple of days about easing of restrictions in various states and from 1 June...
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