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    Citibank 80,000 citi reward points, apply 2017

    I received an offer via email from my Citibank Platinum Visa credit card. It is for Citi Reward points rather than direct frequent flyer points. I was quite pleased however with my recent redemption of points through the Citi Rewards portal on some flights. I take it using points through these...
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    Citibank 80,000 citi reward points, apply 2017

    I received an offer via email from my Citibank Platinum Visa credit card. It is for Citi Reward points rather than direct frequent flyer points. <redacted> As referrer, I get a 40,000 bonus which I would be most grateful for if anyone signs up. Please check out the link for a snapshot of...
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    Australian Cricket Team hotel in Melbourne

    Hi guys... a random, non-serious question (although to my 7 year old it is serious business!) I am just wondering whether anyone would have an idea about where the Australian cricket team might be staying in Melbourne over the next couple of days. My son has written a letter to Steve Smith he...
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    Complimentary Qantas Club invite - access flying Fiji Air?

    Hi guys, Just a query about use of complimentary Qantas Club invites I got from a HSBC credit card... I was all set to give two to some friends who are doing a trip to the US in a couple of weeks on Fiji Air. Then the thought occurred to me that these aren't like oneworld cards and that they...
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    Qantas points on Finnair [Different Earnings on Same route?]

    Sorry if this is not quite worthy of a thread... I've done some searching but been fruitless so far and hoping for some help to solve what is to me, a mystery:confused: Last month I travelled on Finnair from SIN to MUC (via Helsinki) return, crediting the flights to QFF. On the way over, the...
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    Does Checkin time affect Upgrade chances? If so, how to optimise?

    Quick question for the experts :) Next week I get to benefit from the generosity of status matches etc. for a rare Hilton hotel stay as a gold member, which will be in Adelaide for my anniversary. Would your experiences indicate if there is a better time than others to check-in for any possible...
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    Qantas MEL lounge food

    Not sure this is worth too much comment... just a quick confirmation? My carefully laid plans for an anniversary trip were to coincide with a bit over an hour in MEL to enjoy some time in the Qantas Club (courtesy of BMI>BA silver card - we rarely fly atm!), and then also a lunch flight service...
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    Understanding taxes on tickets (VA - SQ Redemption)

    Recently we burned some Krisflyer miles to do an Aus domestic redemption. The ticket is for CBR to PER via SYD return. I was just wondering about the associated taxes on the redemption, which ended up being SGD 117.70 made up of: QR 79.80; WG 16.30; YQ 21.60 Can anyone explain to me what they...
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    Difficulty Redeeming Singapore Airlines points on Virgin Australia

    Hi all, Just having a hard time trying to burn some points and whilst I try and contact the airlines etc., thought I'd just 'dump' on here and see if people had any great ideas/feedback! The background: We hail from CBR and have family in PER we were keen to visit. Since we had 90k or so miles...
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    Syd to UK points and other tips

    Just after some tips / ideas if you have a few moments. We will be travelling Syd to LHR in February on Singapore Air. Mrs repete has a westpac krisflyer with 60,000 pts or so and with an active account will get her points for the flights into that account (economy class but a miles earner - on...
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    Virgin Atlantic to the UK

    Hi folks, Just thought I'd try and get some ideas about Virgin Atlantic's service to the UK. I haven't used them at all before and am wondering a couple of things... I'm kind of interested in their general service (e.g. what the planes are like, the entertainment system, food - I'm guessing...
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