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I know the recent discussion has been about the Platinum Business card, but for some people the Gold card option may be attractive, particularly if the extra PP/lounge access isn't necessary: - Lower annual fee - Annual fee can be offset by Business Gold-specific statement credits for Xero...

As others have noted, the 1.8% fee for points is somewhat steep and would be reserved for when you're absolutely desperate for a small amount points quickly - to achieve PC/PCP requal, or you're very close to a redemption and need something urgently etc. That said, pay.com.au is an option for...

So it's basically the same thing as the AAIF, but with a different name?

Perhaps it's being launched for the large untapped demand from Indonesian tourists (those who aren't teetotallers due to religious reasons) who would be interested in Hunter Valley wine tours if only they could fly directly to Newcastle... or something.

Executive Traveller (yeah, yeah, I know) has written that this route is supported by the AAIF.

Ah yep - I knew I was forgetting something! Apologies for the poor angles, I was pretty tired when I got in.

Had an unexpectedly cheap public transport experience to/from SYD on the weekend. Due to trackworks, the trains were replaced by buses on the T8. In addition to the "all stops" bus operated by a normal low floor bus, there were express services operated by coaches from Central to the Domestic...

Property: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Status: Accor Plus Silver Room booked: Junior Suite Room upgraded/type: No upgrade Rate: Accor Plus free night (with paid upgrade topup) Free internet: Yes Free Breakfast: No Early check in/late out: Asked for late checkout (from 11am). Was offered 11:30am...

EDIT: nm, got my calcs wrong

My interpretation of Supersonic Swinger's comment (that this particular quote was in response to) was that they were calling the acceptance of the UA/DL changes, not BA/VA. The UA/DL changes were implemented a while back now...

Depends on your definition of "reasonable sized" - Air Serbia perhaps? However, this is because they have stated they don't want to join any of the three major alliances: https://www.exyuaviation.com/2023/08/air-serbia-no-appetite-to-join-alliance.html

Hotel: Voco Brisbane When: October 2024 Status: Platinum Rate: $215/night Booked: 1 King Bed Premium River View Received: 1 King Bed Premium River View Arrived at 12pm, unfortunately room wasn't ready yet. I was offered an upgrade but told it wouldn't be ready until later - was informed...

Others have already pointed out this was mentioned various times earlier in this thread, but the last sentence is a bit puzzling. Given QR already fly from BNE, MEL, PER and SYD to DOH, surely those connecting itineraries to destinations in Europe, ME and Africa are already possible? EDIT...

Although this only goes so far - I've heard you should avoid the "baby sister" (to extend the metaphor a bit) city of Charleroi. EDIT: Googling a bit found me this video. Perhaps I'll visit one day just for kicks.

Stayed at the W Brisbane again after a couple of years, looks like the poor FX rate is still a thing. $US100 converted to just over $AU137 as opposed to the XE rate which would have gotten us around $AU150. Luckily we remembered to ask what the rate was at checkin this time, so we could tailor...

I didn't think Onepass had bonus points for Coles? It's 5x points on several other Flybuys-earning stores though (Kmart, Target, Bunnings, Officeworks).

Interestingly 727 doesn't divide evenly into any numbers up to 7 (except 1 obviously). Wonder why they have been allocated this specific number of seats? If they were going for 4x weekly 737-8 MAX that would be 696 seats...

10% longer than the oft-complained about VA CNS-HND route (at least oft-complained about on the AFF thread)

Just to add to Ozduck's post, my understanding is that the local tax paid does not count towards the duties owed to the AU government. That is, there is no "double taxation offset" on AU GST just because you might have paid local sales tax on the item while overseas. It is up to the traveller...

For a moment, I was thinking "why is Etihad getting involved here?"