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    Qantas 4 number Pin

    As per link below the Qantas Points website it talks about entering a strong pin, but I only have the option to have a 4 number pin. That doesn't seem very secure in this day and age Click this link - Qantas Frequent Flyer Member Security From Qantas Points Website Just like passwords, PINs...
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    Chinese Visa

    Hi We have a Visa for China. On the application we gave our hotel details but are now thinking about changing hotels in Shanghai. How strict are Chinese immigration on this and is there anything we need to do to do this?
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    Shanghai - The Bund

    Hi all, Off to Shanghai next month for the first time (4 nights Saturday to Tuesday). A couple of friends have said to stay near the Bund because this is where it is all happening. Is The Bund a touristy area? Is The Bund similar to Fisherman’s Wharf in SF, Times Sq in NYC or Darling Harbour in...
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    Conde Nast Podcast

    Hi all - I stumbled across this travel podcast from Conde Nast that some of you may be interested in. Some good ones and not so good ones. Condé Nast Traveler 'Travelogue:' Introducing Our New Podcast
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    Transfer in HKG

    Hello wise people, Hoping for some advice. We have a J class flight from Shanghai to Singapore. Same ticket - Dragon to Hong Kong then CX to Singapore. Q1. Same terminal but only 55 mins transit time - is this enough time to transfer? What is Dragon reliability like? Q2. Because it is J...
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    Checking my calculations

    Hi all, Just wanted to check my calculations as it doesn't seem right. Using my Commbank Diamond AMEX I can earn 3 Commbank points for every $ spent. Then the transfer rate is 1 QFF point for every 2 Commbank award points. So end result is for every $1000 I spend I can earn 1500 QFF points...
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    Transfer from Jetstar to Qantas

    Hi all, Next week we have a flight from BNE to SYD with Jetstar and then to an international flight with Qantas. As we have 2 young kids I just wanted to check that our luggage will get transferred to the international flight? If we need to collect checked luggage and then transfer to T1...
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    Cancellation of ASA

    Hi all, Hoping for some feedback from you experts on if this sounds right. 1. Booked ASA seats for the family from NAN to BNE but due to Malolo Island pushing their reopen date to 1 Aug we want to cancel and got to Hawaii instead for the family Holiday. On my booking it has no cancel...
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    FF taxes

    Hi All, Sorry if this has been discussed before - I did look but could not find anything. Could someone please explain the Taxes for Qantas Frequent Flyer points. 1. A Business Class flight in July 2011 from Brisbane to LAX (direct) using QFF Classic Award points = Taxes of $194.89 2. I...
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    San Francisco tips needed

    Hi all, Was just reading the post by so Jasecoop re Hong Kong trip. What a great idea – why not get some travel tips from the contributors to Aus Frequent Flyer. My wife and I have 4 days in San Francisco (1/2 a day of business). This is our second time in San Fran and last time we ticked...
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    AA lounge

    Hi all, Wondering if someone knows? If I was to travel to LAX business class via Qantas. Then on a different ticket but same day fly on to Seattle with AA (economy) what would be the chance of using their lounge while waiting for flight? IE say I am in transit and show business class...
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