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    Booked Economy Flex but fare class is discount economy - Velocity status credits lower than expected

    Hi All, I hope someone can guide me or educate me as to what I did wrong. I booked an Economy Flex ticket via the Air Canada website. It was an international journey, LAX - YVR - BNE one-way ticket. On the website, I picked the Economy Flex option and in the confirmation e-mail, it says...
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    BNE-SYD-LAX - they changed it to SYD overnight - who pays for hotel?

    Hi All, I'm flying BNE-SYD-LAX in about 2 months. I had a 3-hour layover in Sydney the morning of, but now Virgin asked me to accept changes to fly into SYD the night before. Who is responsible for the hotel? I assume airlines would IF it was during the trip, but as I had to accept changes (or...
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    Best CC for UNLIMITED points?

    Hi guys We want a CC (business or personal) with unlimited points redeeming. Spending is upwards of $50k per month. Velocity (preferred) or Qantas points are really, really important - but like to have options for other stuff too. Any suggestions?
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    "Super soft landing"??

    So here's a weird one. In 2014 I retained Gold on points spend but last year I only stayed a few nights due to a job change. Since the new year I have stayed Gold on the HHonors website even though I haven't earnt it. What's happening?? Will I be Gold at check-in or is this a website error?
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    Best NYC hotel

    Hi everyone Does anyone have any suggestions for HH-branded hotels in Manhattan? I looking for two hotels: Lux hotel - For 2-3 nights that's quite nice/upmarket and gives great upgrades for Gold (hopefully)... We'll be staying here to really enjoy NYC and this will be our "special" hotel. We...
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    RACQ discount whilst staying in the US?

    I understand that we get a discount when booking an RACQ (AAA) rate at Australian Hiltons, but whilst in America, would an Australian motoring card be accepted? I only ask because I am worried that it might be an unofficial rule that some wouldn't even notice while some would say "it has to be...
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    Fantastic treatment from HHonors; upgraded to Gold a little early

    I recently e-mailed HHonors to ask (a friend told me to try it) if I could receive an upgrade to Gold (from Silver) in time for my US trip next month. As far as booked stays go, I had 6 booked between now and then and already 9 under my belt -- so I would have been 75% there after my trip...
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    Silver HH = "Room only upgrades"?

    I am a Silver HHonors member and am wondering how common "room only upgrades" (aka no lounge access) are? I had a complimentary upgrade (due to a previous bad experience) and used that to be upgraded to the Hilton on the Park Relaxation Suite. I mistakingly assumed I'd have lounge access during...
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    Am I missing something? "Double Your HHonors" / Virgin Australia 'miles'?

    I signed up to the HHonors (https://www.hiltonhhonors.com/Q12013/) "Double Your HHonors" option to double my miles for stays until March this year. When I log into my HHonors profile, I see "2000" miles credited to my VA Velocity (with 1000 in the 'bonus' column"). Unfortunately, when I go look...
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    Fast track to Gold?

    So I've decided that I want to stick to Hilton and try and get to Gold this year. Unfortunately through work, we are unable to earn anything towards status/points (airline special rates). This means that I have to do it the hard way... $$$. I travel a lot for leisure, so I will be sure to get...
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    Booked 2x (Long Haul) Y+ reward seats -- can only reserve one seat?

    Hi guys, I just booked a return trip to LA in Y+ using points + pay. On one flight, only the last row was free, and on the other, I could only reserve one seat!? Strange, but I managed to confirm the booking (2 pax) no problems. I guess that means one of us will have to be the "infant"... ;)
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    Just confirming: J class upgrades (from Flexi)

    Okay guys, just wanted to confirm that I've got the right idea on how flexi->J class upgrades work: I am going to book 2x flexis for SYD-BNE this Saturday evening. All I have to do is ring them up tomorrow and they'll deduct the points from my account to upgrade us to business (space...
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    Scoot review OOL-SIN (19th June 2012) - Don't get me started!!! :@

    Had an interesting flight with Scoot today (19th June 2012) from OOL to SIN. Even though I am a cabin crew member for an airline here in Aus, I do feel that my nitpicking is warranted and should be ironed out ASAP. FYI, I think there were 8 crew members on this very busy 772 flight. Pros: -...
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    Cancelling Scoot travel insurance

    Purchased travel insurance for my Scoot flight 2 nights ago (flight's on Friday) and decided to get a better insurance deal that has industry discounts. I managed to cancel the AUS insurance (for OOL-SIN) but the Singapore insurance policy (SIN-SYD leg) isn't able to be cancelled apparently...
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