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    January 2023 in Taiwan and Japan

    We are about to embark on our first trip overseas for quite a while. Our usual destination is Taiwan and they have only just opened their borders to non-citizens. After we booked the flights to Taiwan, Japan loosened its restrictions so we added a short visit as part of our itinerary. All up...
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    Star alliance gold benefits on Air New Zealand

    I’m looking at flying to NZ next year. I usually fly VA but might mix it up and take Air New Zealand for one leg and use my *A gold status. Would I be correct in assuming that even on a seat only fare I should get: Free checked bag; Priority checkin and boarding; Lounge access. I imagine...
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    Plaza premium or KrisFlyer Lounge in BNE?

    Dear AFFers, we have an upcoming J flight on EVA Air leaving BNE. I understand they direct you to Plaza Premium by default but that we would be able to access SQ’s lounge on the basis of flying J on a star alliance airline. Our flight departs around 1030pm so will probably get to airport...
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    First time Jetstar user, any tips?

    After avoiding it for years I am now talking Jetstar for a work trip. They have put me on a max bundle out of cairns so I am hoping the extra benefits will make up for the choice of carrier. Anything I should look out for? I seem to have been able to choose 1a exit row for free. And I...
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    How to use virgin lounge passes for reaching silver to guest others

    I have seen some threads on this but none that were recent. Apologies if I have missed a more recent posting on this topic. My question is: I have a paid virgin lounge membership that will get me and my partner into the lounge, but can I use my 2 free passes for reaching silver to invite our...
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    Seeking advice on how to avoid jetstar

    Hi all I was hoping someone could offer some advice. I have an upcoming trip for work. There is a "best flight of the day" policy and the computer system suggests the 645am Jet* flight instead of the 7am VA flight. The price difference is significant enough to make it difficult for me to...
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    BNE to ADL on JQ, should I risk it?

    I have a work trip coming up which requires a flight to ADL. The direct flight options first thing in the morning from BNE are VA at 6:10am (no lounge access for me) or JQ at 6:45am (lounge access as QP member). Either flight will get me to where I need to go with plenty of time assuming they...
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    Priority Check in for Qantas Club members at Brisbane International

    I was surprised when I recently departed Brisbane on QF97 that there was no longer a priority check in queue for QC members. ( I also felt the separation of check in, baggage printing and lodgement was a bit low cost carrier but that's another topic). Is this another enhancement? It still says...
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    SIN Transit time from Air Asia to China Airlines - 2hours enough

    Hi All I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I've booked an Air Asia flight coming from Kuching to SIN arriving 11:15am to Terminal 1. We then have to board a China Airlines flight leaving 1:35pm also from Terminal 1. We can do e checkin for China Airlines but will have baggage to check...
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    Seating on QF51/52 BNE-SIN in Premium Economy

    Good evening all I've just booked two WASA on the BNE-SIN route leaving 10/12/12 and returning on 4/1/13. I have selected our seats 36 J and K but now I'm not sure if that was the best option. I can't tell what type of plane it is. I thought BNE had no first class seats so it would be a 3...
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    Wealth package now includes platinum according to phone rep but not the website

    I signed up for the wealth package in May 2010 for a new home loan and was given the gold card. I was originally happy with this until I realised how bad the earn rate was for MC which was where the bulk of my money was spent due to the limited acceptance of Amex. I since stopped using the card...
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    Have I lost my "confirmed" upgrade on a domestic flight?

    Good morning all, just wondering if anyone can clarify what might be happening. A while ago I booked an upgradable economy fare for SYD-BNE QF 544 leaving tonight 22 May. I asked for a business upgrade, the points were deducted and I saw the upgrade confirmed on my booking. All good so far. I...
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    Chances of points upgrade BNE-SYD on Friday afternoon and SYD-BNE on a Sunday night

    Good evening all I have a trip planned for my birthday in May from BNE to SYD. I'm thinking of upgrading one or both of the legs to business. I know it is a short flight but I reckon if I choose flights over lunch or dinner it is probably worth it. Also, it will be my birthday so i think that...
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    Priority Club and QFF points

    Hi all This is my first post but i've been lurking for a while. I was hoping someone could explain whether it is a good idea to select QFF points as the earning option for ICH group hotels. I know that if you stay in Australian hotels you get 3 points per $ so this sounds like quite a good...
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