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    US Status Run, Dec 24 - Jan 14 2013 from SYD or MEL

    Hello! I'm on QF DOM DSC promo till end of the year. I have 3 weeks leave from the time AFF Christmas party is, and I thought about doing a SC run in the US (I've never done one) and I have lots of time, so might as well have a holiday, have some fun and do a SC run at the same time...
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    925 SC's needed by December 2012

    One of my friends needs 925 SCs by December to retain WP status. Can anyone please provide some suggestions? They are Sydney based, and can fly to the US to get some YUPPs and KUPPs if needed :mrgreen: Any help would be appreciated :)
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    Who to credit to?

    I'm mostly QF and I do have Air NZ. I was thinking of crediting to Air NZ instead of signing up again ... Anyway Tried to join United Mileage Plus but always get an error when I try online. Any thoughts on this for a UA flight, since I prob will never fly them again?
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    Cash Upgrade and SYD-SFO

    Last time I flew United was a domestic flight and that was many many years ago. I'm about to fly to SYD-SFO for work and unfortunately it's in Y. I've been told it's really bad! Has anyone flown SYD-SFO? Couldn't find any TR's. Also has anybody had success with paid upgrades at check in with...
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    RSA in Qantas Lounge - asking for ID?

    Just saw one of the staff working at QP walking around , cleaning plates etc. Talking to this chick, almost chatting her up. Then asking for her ID, because he just needs to check she is "legal for drinking". Has a good look at her license, walks away and comes back and talks more ... like...
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    Qf check in - intl

    At Syd t1 at the moment. I thought check in was 3 hours before. Anyway they knocked me back and said only opening 2.5 hours early. Hmmm there goes my lounge and shopping time ! Is this normal. Have not done intl for a while.
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    Tokyo, here I come!

    Hi guys, Haven't been around for a while but have been talking to a few of you on FB :) I booked a trip yesterday to Tokyo and I leave on Tuesday - for a week. Very excited! I've been to Tokyo before but only had 1 - 3 days each time, so time was very limited. Anyone have favourite places to...
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    I'm baaaaaaack !

    Hello BlueAU, it appears that you have not posted on our forums in several weeks. Why not take a few moments to ask a question, provide some advice, or perhaps share a travel tale! LOL Yes I've been away for so many weeks. I haven't had time for personal emails, facebook, frequent flyer...
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    ANZ have lost it - don't want loyalty, cancelling card!!

    I complained about ANZ charging for currency conversion fees on PayPal when PayPal specifically charges in AUD on a frequent flyer platinum card ($300 a year) ANZ have a policy now to charge you the fee on most merchants even when they do AUD. The exceptions are: * Tiger Airways *...
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    Download Music for Haiti

    Music For Relief A free download. Supposed to donate after you download it. Just got it, music's good, Linkin Park etc :) If you like top 40, you will like the album! :cool:
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    Cheap Visa for QFF Points

    After all these changes being rolled in, I need to find a cheapish visa that has QFF points. Gold would be nice, but I don't believe ANZ $195 per month is going to be that good with dual cards and 0.50 points per $. Got a friend that has ANZ Gold (Sphere) and they now want FF Points...
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    A stopped/replaced AMEX card is not really cancelled

    OK, I might be wrong here, but this is my understanding, and I had it explained 3 times by 3 different people at "Platinum Service at AMEX". When you have an AMEX card, and you replace a card because it is lost/stolen, that physical card is stopped. However, the number is still valid, and can...
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    Blackberry 9700 - anyone got one?

    Just ordered a new BB 9700 Onyx, cannot wait :) Upgrading from 8310 Curve. I have been missing out on 3G and WiFi on fone for the last 2 years!
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    straitman !!

    Just noticed how many posts you had today :evil: :evil: :evil: hehehehehehehheeh. Good work on the help and all your posts! but coincedentally, your post is 6666 !!!! :lol: straitman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SE Oz Member of: Qantas, UA, BMI Posts: 6,666
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    Free $10 voucher bandit.fm for Qantas FF'ers !

    https://www.awardstore.com.au/pages/SOR/Browse.aspx?CategoryCode=BANDITFM&promo=AUTT2banditfm I'm sure you all got this email ... I got it this afternoon. Free $10 voucher for band.it MP3 download service ...
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    F1RST Duty Free Brisbane

    Now charge 1% on credit cards. Confirmed this morning. Follows Perth !!! Hope SYD doesn't introduce this :( (Couldn't find the other thread to update)
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    Mechanical fault forces Kevin Rudd's plane back to Washington

    Mechanical fault forces Kevin Rudd's plane back to Washington | News.com.au He didn't recently change to an A380 did he? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shock: :lol:
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    QF Ticket time limits on F and J fares

    Looks like we will be able to check on E/F for class availability for better chances of upgrades now :)
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    Giant Pandas land in AUS - anyone off to ADL?

    I think it's time for me to visit ADL, can't wait to see this exhibit! Last ones I saw were in Hong Kong a few years ago :D Adelaide Zoo - Australia's Giant Pandas - Australia's Giant Pandas Wang Wang Funi Let's hope fares to ADL don't go up :shock:
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    HKG Departures - No Liquids !

    There has been previous talk about when boarding a flight to AUS from HKG, there are liquid limitations, similar to those at first security check point. Meaning you can't take duty free, or any purchased drinks, be it alcoholic or not. here is the sign I took a photo of whilst boarding on the...
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