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    Expertflyer Discounts?

    Yes - AFF offers one (or did as recently as last year!) for 15% off for Gold supporters such as yourself ;) You need to write to admin to get the code to apply
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    Spend with Amazon - strategy for best value/rewards?

    Hoping this is a somewhat suitable place for this one. I've been reviewing our cc statements over the last couple of years for big merchants & trends, and I am not proud to admit that my wife & I spend a rather obscene amount of money with Amazon (in multiple markets) 🤓 I'm then [further]...
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    AA mixed class domestic booking - Baggage Allowance

    Hi Folks - I couldn't find an answer for this specific question on AA's baggage page, here on AFF, or even FT, though variations of the question and answer suggest we're probably fine; I'd like to confirm though, if anyone knows! I've just booked my SIL using QFF points flying IAD-xDFW-xLAX-HNL...
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    Free 1 x A$50 Qantas Hotel voucher (expires 30 Sep 2023)

    [VOUCHER HAS BEEN CLAIMED!] Hi Folks - I have another Qantas Hotels A$50 voucher to give away, to the first member (Junior level or above - sorry, Newbies!) that responds here. Post order and that minimum member level determines the victor. Expiry is 30th Sep 2023, and so hopefully might help...
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    New airline 'Beond' planning all-business service from Australia to the Maldives

    Just seen this in the Traveller section of the SMH. Not a bad alternative for those who aren't fussed on making or retaining status with someone! Initially an A319 from PER-MLE, with a view to A321neo options from other cities later on: A new premium Maldives airline with all-flat seats is...
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    Qantas & Jetstar revealed as first airlines to fly from WSI

    Big WSI update today from Albo & QF/JQ... initial domestic services referenced are BNE, MEL & OOL. This one might need it's own thread to banter around...
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    Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley leaving IHG; becomes a Rydges Resort

    I was disappointed to find out earlier today that as of May 21st 2023, an IHG family favourite of ours, the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley (NSW), will no longer be operating under IHG as a CP. Seems it was announced some time ago, but I must have missed it. The hotel will soon operate as Rydges...
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    SYD-HNL in April 2024 on QF/OW & partners

    G'day team - hot off the back of completing bookings for our 2023 travel in the March DSC promo; my wife has now tasked me with finding a way for our family of 3 (2 adults and one child pax) to get to Honolulu and back from Sydney in April 2024, possibly around Easter time, and flying in proper...
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    MH J Award using QFF Points (intra-Asia)

    Hi Folks - I'm looking to book an intra-Asia return on MH a little later this year, traveling SIN-xKUL-LGK and return. I'll be booking revenue D class for myself, as I want the J SCs to top-up to WP renewal for the year, but for my wife and young son, who don't need the SCs, we were hoping to...
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    Advance seat Selection on MH KUL-SYD, sold as TKxx_x

    Hi Folks, Hoping for some advice, if anyone’s perhaps found a way to sort this one out… We’ve booked my in-laws to travel in J from Romania to Sydney and back, in April. Booking is actually with TK and there’s a TK4863 codeshare flight in it from KUL-SYD, which is operated by MH141. We’re...
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    Should Marriott Bonvoy offer status only on spend?

    Hi AFFers - I asked this question today on the Marriott Bonvoy Insiders FB group, and await the melee that could take place following that posting... but I also wondered what this group thought, as well. Interested in your thoughts on the lack of ability to earn Marriott Bonvoy status based...
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    Singapore to end mask-wearing mandate [in most settings, soon]

    Good news recently out of Singapore, as reported via all the usual channels up there, and in this piece from Executive Traveller: Singapore to end mask-wearing mandate Taken from a Straits Times article on the same subject, he added: Cheers, Matt.
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    Sydney Airport makes a Top 10 list!...

    SYD has made a Top 10 airports list... it's just not likely one they want to be on! 🤓 Courtesy of LoyaltyLobby, an article at the weekend has shown that Australia's busiest airport was 9th in the world for the greatest percentage of flights delayed during the northern Summer, so far. Hopefully...
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    Taken 1 x Qantas Hotels $50 voucher (expires 31-May-2022)

    Hi AFFers, I’ve got an unused Points Club issued voucher for $50 for Qantas Hotels (excludes bookings for Airbnb) if anyone is after it for a new booking? Needs to be redeemed by 31-May-22, but could be for a stay with later dates, of course. Will PM the voucher code to first taker who is an...
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    Taken 1 x Qantas Hotels $30 voucher (redeem by PM 15-Mar-2022)

    [voucher has now been taken by an established member] Hi AFFers, I’ve got another voucher for $30 for Qantas Hotels if anyone is after it for a booking? Needs to be redeemed by 15-Mar-22 15:21 AEST, but could be for a stay with later dates, of course. Will PM the voucher code to first taker...
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    Taken 1 x Qantas Hotels $30 voucher (redeem by AM 09-Feb-2022)

    [Voucher is now gone!] Hi AFFers, As the subject says - I’ve got a voucher for $30 for Qantas Hotels if anyone is after it for a booking? Needs to be redeemed by 08:16 AEST 09-Feb-2022, but could be for a stay with later dates, of course. Will PM the voucher code to first taker, and confirm...
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    Qantas Green frequent flyer tier

    As shared today over on Executive Traveller: New Qantas Green frequent flyer tier adds more points, status credits I guess we'll need to come up with a new acronym for the status add on... perhaps I can look forward to to being a QFF WP PC LTG -CO2 Cheers, Matt.
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    Enhanced GHA DISCOVERY program, coming early Dec 2021

    DISCOVERY Loyalty (GHA) have been active on active on Facebook and social media in the last few days, promoting enhancements to their GHA DISCOVERY Loyalty program, including a new tier, and changes to status earning requirements, which to me look like you could achieve their new top tier -...
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    Qantas to permanently close QF HKG lounge

    Executive Traveller reporting that "Qantas' Hong Kong airport lounge will remain permanently closed after the airline resumes flying to the Asian financial hub in February 2022." More here: https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-to-permanently-close-hong-kong-lounge
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    20 Bonus SCs on AU DOM & Trans-Tasman flights (book by 2 June 2021)

    Hi Folks - thought you might be interested in this one, which I've just had shared with me through our corporate arrangement with VA. I'm fairly sure it is open to all, and my apologies if that is not the case! Link for promo activation here: Offer Details: Terms & Conditions: Cheers, Matt.
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