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    Lounge says boarding but gate still closed

    I've noticed on the last few months, the lounge is calling boarding but when you arrive at the gate, the gate staff aren't ready. It is usually another 10 mins before they call for passengers who need assistance. In the meantime, the gate seating is overflowing. Passengers are standing in the...
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    A different story about being bumped from J to Y (SYD-HNL)

    A great story of a someone bumped to Y, but without waving the hands in the air and raving. And you're Infront of your mum...
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    Can I add my Business Flyer details to current booking?

    HI All, I have joined Business Flyer but I also have 3 bookings which I'd like to include in this. Is this possible?
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    HKT - Azur Air Boeing 767 Rejected Takeoff Due to Engine Fire

    Looks serious. Any comments from team on how serious this is? https://samchui.com/2023/02/05/azur-air-boeing-767-rejected-takeoff-due-to-engine-fire They went back to the terminal and de-boarded through the gate. The twitter video shows someone had a camera rolling at the right spot at the...
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    $0 Fees & MC rates - Westpac Global ATM Alliance

    Hi All, Sometimes, we get stuck in the weeds when the answer is under our nose..... Doing a bit of SE Asia travel at the moment and in many of these countries, cash is king. Talking to a colleague that I'm about to load up my Citibank account for ATM requirements, he told he about his recent...
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    HKT Arrivals - Recent experience, taxi, etc

    Happy new year everyone, Flying to HKT next week with a morning arrival. I've heard the arrivals hall has been a zoo at times during peak season. Has anyone got recent experience? Also, is grab/bolt allowed in the airport area yet? Or is the taxi mafia still in play? I'd be interested in car...
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    Homes & Villas Experiences

    I recently used the Homes & Villas option in AKL. Bonvoy's AirBnB offering. I had 1bd unit in Wakefield street. Very comfortable and I wanted a kitchen for this trip. I thought I'd try it out for the points & night credits. Pros: Great range of properties. Points & nights on your bonvoy...
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    Locked out of change to honors account

    Hi Team, My honors account has 2 email addresses attached to it. Even though the preferred email is my personal gmail, the MFA codes are going to my old work address. I can't change card, claim or buy points, etc. Hilton tell me to ring the verification team but they aren't help me and say just...
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    Platinum Benefits on points stay

    Hi Everyone. I'm looking at a Westin & St Regis points stay and wanted to know if I can expect Platinum benefits during the stay. Mainly, lounge access, breakfast & late check out. Does anyone have experience of this? Cheers
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    Q - SQ flights with partner programs. How to Manage?

    Hi All, I'm trying to navigate the *A rules after being a OW customer for decades. I've moved to VA and also doing more Asia travel which SQ has better options and more flexibility. (eg. 1 QF flight to SIN vs 4 SQ flights to SIN from BNE per day) I'm flying SQ more and have KF points but no...
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    Reaction - SQ KF Access for Guest Policy

    Hi All, I had a recent flight out of SIN T3, and I saw firsthand, the reactions on the SQ KF lounge policy for guests, not on the same flight. Not only was it public, but it looked like SQ were annoying some of their best customers. Travelling as a VA GL customer, I'd forgotten about this...
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    Cashrewards up to 4% back on domestic flights

    HI Team, Promo on cashrewards site. 4% on domestic, 2% on short haul, %1 long haul. Need to login via cash rewards. Not available if using the Virgin App. Might not be worth it if the promo code is working for you...
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    BKK to BNE - Can't book J, only Y

    HI All, Seeing if I can leverage the collective Wisdom. I was trying to book J BKK/BNE for mid Oct but there are no options available. I can book separate tickets BKK/SIN SIN/BKK but not one ticket. I can if I select a Y ticket however. Any ideas? Is this normal?
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    Can I buy my way to Spire Elite

    Hi, I think I'm going to be 7000 - 9000 points shy from Sprite Elite. I could buy these points but I don't think they are qualifying points that count to status. Any ideas? thanks.
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    The new QF iphone holder for IFE requirements

    I had someone sitting next to me on a 737 the other week. Sorted out having his Iphone mounted to watch the IFE. I can see a product need there....
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    Need 900 qualifying points before 31 Dec

    Hi All, I need to get 900 Qualifying points to put me over the 40k point to platinum. I'm based in Brisbane. I think this means I need a $90USD spend. Is there an easy way to get this? Any recommendations? Cheers.
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    Adding QFF WP# to BA Avios award booking

    Hi Everyone, I have a J Award booking via BA Avios (on a JL flight) and I was wondering if adding my QFF WP number to the booking is worthwhile. I know I won't get points/status credits out of the booking but I'd like to access the F lounges. (LAX & NRT) Also the Avios # I have has no status...
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    LAX Transit time (different PNR)

    Hi All.I'm transiting via LAX (coming from LAS on AA) landing 7:30a to a CX flight at 9:30a.These are separate tickets (due to work vs pleasure)1. Is that enough time to transfer?2. Can I check my bags through from LAS since it is all one-world?Appreciate the advice.Cheers.
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    Points & pay question

    HI, I have 125k KF points available (transfer from Altitude rewards) but can't find non-waitlisted flights for a BNE-BKK J flight in January. Looking at Plan B. Trying to find out what these points are worth via a points & pay against a $4k airfare. Is there a way to find this out? My account...
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    QF/BA J trip to Europe - Which FF program to enroll

    Hi Everyone, Another 1st world problem... Going on a family holiday in J to Europe and asia. (BNE-xHKG-xLHR-PRG//MUN-LHR/LHR-SIN/SIN-BNE) It is going to be approx 560 QF status credit and keen to get status for the non-regular flyers in the group. Will be 140 short of gold. Probably not...
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