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    Amex Plat Charge Travel Insurance

    Hey All :) I need some wisdom and guidance. I am heading to Europe in a few weeks, SQ business class using KrisFlyer miles. Some of the balance of KrisFlyer miles needed were transferred from my Amex account in order to redeem for the flights, but not all, as I had some KrisFlyer miles sitting...
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    Crediting Cathay to QFF

    Hi All I’m trying to work out what my status credit earn would be on Cathay Pacific/Cathay Dragon from Hanoi to Vancouver via Hong Kong return in A class HK-VAN and J class from HK-Hanoi crediting to QFF Can anyone help? Thanks
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    Missed QF3 - moved to Hawaiian

    Hi All On Saturday I was due to fly QF3 from Sydney to Honolulu. I was connecting to Sydney via Melbourne on Qantas (all booked as one fare) The Mel-Syd flight was originally delayed by an hour but still should have been fine to connect, then there was another 40 minute delay which meant I...
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    Earning maximum status on velocity LAX - JFK

    Hi everyone Can anyone recommend the Best way to get from LAX to NYC to earn maximum velocity status credits? I don’t mind doing multi city but I am wondering if it is worth it vs. flying direct (and if it is, does anyone have a recommendation of where I should try and connect through?) Much...
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    Lounge Access - Singapore Airlines Trip

    Hi FF’s! In December I will be taking a trip with Singapore Airlines from Melbourne to London. Myself and another will be traveling in business class so will automatically have lounge access. There will also be another adult and 2 children (under 8) travelling on the same flights in economy...
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    Soft landing to gold?

    Hi All, I recently got the double status credits fly buys offer and I was considering taking a flight to help me re qualify for status. I am currently platinum (and have been for 3 years) although it's highly unlikely I will retain it this year. If I don't requalify will I get a soft landing...
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    Delay in status credits posting

    Hi Everyone My review date is 30/4 to retain platinum and I am currently at 610 of the required 800 status credits. I have taken a return flight on Hawaiian that will get me over 800 but it hasn't posted and I now need to wait the required 4 weeks before submitting a claim. In this time I will...
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    Hyatt email format - anyone know?

    Hi All, Does anyone know the format that Hyatt uses for its General Manager's email addresses? Many Thanks! Will
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    Help requested - San Fransisco & Napa Valley

    Help requested - San Francisco & Napa Valley Hi All, In October myself and a friend will be visiting San Francisco for 4 nights and then hiring a car to go to Napa Valley and back to Los Angeles via the Coast. Can anyone recommend suitable accomodation to stay in both SF and Napa that is...
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    VA Double Status Credit Offer

    Hi All, Given that the week before Christmas has come and gone with no double status credit offer from VA should we assume that one will not be forthcoming or has VA previously done one in the new year? I have several J trips to book to the USA and can afford to wait another month if anyone...
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    Using Krisflyer miles on VA service

    Hi all, Can you book a VA reward flight using Krisflyer miles on the phone? I would prefer to know how much I am going to be charged in fees & surcharges and if there is availability rather than simply putting my credit card number on a form I then have to fax to Singapore! Thanks
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    Moving House

    Hi All, I hope this doesn't constitute a commercial post (mods if you feel it does, feel free to delete) but I have a survey open about how & when people move house in Australia for a project I am working on and I would be grateful if anyone could spare 2 minutes to complete...
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    Credit Card Fees

    Hi All, i recently booked 2 economy flexi fares from MEL-LHR. Because there was not enough availability on the outbound flight to upgrade both of our flexi fares to Y+ my partner had to travel in Economy. The booking agent said because of this they would need to complete 2 separate bookings...
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    Requesting EY Exit Row Seating at Melbourne

    Hi VFF I am flying with you this Saturday on your metal until I arrive at AUH where I then head to LHR - Can I request (and pay for) exit row seating at Melbourne if it is available for the EY leg of the journey? (I am already in PE for the VA segment) Thanks
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    Advice on timing's for domestic and international flights

    Hi All, I am departing MEL for SYD 12 noon this Saturday and then boarding VA29 at 3.15pm to AUH and then on to LHR. What time should I aim to be at Melb and can I check my bags straight through to LHR?? I take it at SYD all I need to do is go through security/customs? Thanks Nuthq
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    Point Redemption [54k KF soon to expire]

    Hi All, I now do my flying with VA and have 53,861 krisflyer miles that expire at the end of the year (I have already extended them) does anyone have any suggestions on what to do with them? I would be happy to go to Singapore or another local destination but would prefer to fly business and...
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    Getting through LAX

    Hi All, I have booked a VA flight that arrives into LAX at 08:45, what are my chances of boarding a 10:45 VX flight on the same day? The VX flight is being booked separately so i will have to collect luggage etc The next flight after is not until 5pm so ideally would like to board the 10:45...
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    Retaining Platinum on VA

    Evening All, Happy Holidays - I hope everyone had a good one! I have a quick question about retaining platinum status on VA. I have a business saver return booked for 20 March MEL - LAX on VA metal. I currently need 540 status credits to retain plat status by 30th April 2014. I need to book...
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    Advice needed

    Hi AFF'ers... I have 54,000 KrisFlyer miles to spend before April 2014 and I am looking for any tips on where the experienced travellers think I should visit? I don't have any trips planned over the next 18 months where I see SQ being top of the list to travel with so I was thinking about using...
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    Executive lounge at Hilton Auckland?

    Hi All, I hope everyone is well. I am looking at booking 5 nights at the Hilton Auckland in July but it is pretty expensive compared to some other properties at the same time. One thing that would sway me is the benefits available to me as a Diamond member. Is anyone aware of the benefits for...
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