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    A few Plat Qs

    Hi guys, Just wondering.. 1. Have reached Platinum with reassessment date in Nov 2024. If requalify say July 2024, would next assessment date be July 2025? or Nov 2025? 2. The hotel and car rental perks is once off life time thing isnt it. 3. Soft landings to gold still exists? Thanks in adv :)
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    VA Schedule Change - Complaints outcomes?

    Hi guys, just wondering if you lodged a complaint, did it ever go anywhere? (recently). I guess they know there is not much in the way of recourse they really don't need to provide much of a service or resolution. We don't really have much in the way of rights and they know that. I think...
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    Sixt - Loyalty Program?

    Hi guys. Just found out sixt may have a loyalty program? Just wondering if anyone realized this or actually use the perks and have qualified for status. 😁
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    Your experience with getting refunds

    Hey guys, Just wondering what its been like getting refunds for cancellations or changes beyond your control as a VFF member. I had lost 4 economy x seats due to plane configuration change. but interestingly there were 3 rows of economy x before the change and there were 3 rows after the...
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    VA Gold can still access BNE SliverKris lounge?

    Hi just wondering if it still the case if 1. flying SIA 2. is VA gold 3. Can access lounge brisbane silverkris lounge + 1 guest (child is counted as a guest? e.g. i cant take 2 kids in under age 11. ) Thanks!
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    Brisbane airport lounge check in entrance

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone been able to check in via the side lounge entrance near the chauffeur section. Is it still open? thinking of going through there with carry ons only as time will be tight to make the plane. Thanks!
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    How are you keeping your amplify points alive?

    Since the "death" of the dragon, I presume most are keeping the card for warehousing purposes and not really using it for spends? It does carry a hefty fee however and am interested to see if anyone has dropped their card down to the no fee card but keep their points?
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    Fly F Lax to Mel - entitlements

    Hi Guys, First time flying F on this leg as lucky to score it on points. Just wondering 1. at TBIT - are they pretty strict on guest to F lounge must be on the same flight? no longer a plat so cant guest as easily. I guess will try my luck? 2. failing 1, how much is a ticket into the F lounge...
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    CC suggestion to best citi prestige (USA)

    Hey guys, Given Citi prestige (american version) is being enhanced again, i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what else could be a useful alternative. And for those who hold this card, what are your plans? or keep it because of the 5x points on travel? Thanks in adv :)
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    Car rental Socal

    Hi guys, I need to rent a car for 11 days in socal in december. I was wondering what is the best way. i used to use netflights as it had the best deals (i need excess free option) which was great. But its been a long time since i have done this therefore i suspect the landscape as changed. I...
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    how to book award with aus CC

    Hey guys, whenever i go to change the country in the billing address section it gives me an error screen to say need to change my country of residence to the country of credit card issue. which i have. but still get the error therefore unable to progress the booking. Trying to book dom on...
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    QF code, EK metal, Chauffeur drive barcelona?

    Hi guys, Would I be entitled to that? if booked in that manner? I presume if it was a rewards or upgrade it wouldnt be any different compared to paying full cash? Thanks in ADV :)
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    Long haul upgrade question

    Hi guys, I would like to upgrade 2 relatives for their flight to europe, Bought from QF flying on EK. I was wondering how to go about that given the tickets wouldnt show up in my account and i dont have access to their account. And any tips on increasing success of upgrading? and points...
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    Plat - using free business upgrade

    Hi guys, Just wondering if there are any tips on how to go about doing this successfully. I understand you must purchase the most expensive Y ticket (freedom) to be eligible and i assume there is no way one could guarentee the upgrade therefore possibly buying freedom ticket for no reason...
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    direct flights.com.au

    Hey guys, Anyway used this lately, would love to hear your experience. Looking at LHR in sept and its 1700 cheaper in J for 4 than QF own website. Cant see how they can do that to be honest. Thanks!
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    Rental LHR or MAN

    Hey guys, Its been a while since i rented a car in UK. and Geez the prices are now super steep. either that or i am doing something wrong. also difficult to get a mid or large SUV. Anything better than netflights? i dont think netflights offers are as good anymore either in terms of...
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    Rec driver in melbourne

    Hey guys, Just wondering if anyone you could recommend or have been using as a regular. Mine is no longer available. Flexibility with ability to provide a van is also a bonus. thanks in adv - scheps
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    Virgin rewards ticket cancellation

    Hi guys, Just wondering as a plat when cancelling rewards ticket for dom travel in any class, is there any penalty? whats your experience? Thanks - scheps
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    Been to Roland Garros?

    Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has been and had first hand experience in ticketing, accommodation and travel. If you have any pro tips it would be much appreciated. e.g. 1. did you manage to secure good tickets for semis and finals 2. which airline did you fly with (from oz) 3. where did...
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    Hilton Sydney

    Hey guys, Just wondering if kids are counted as guests for lounge access? As i am diamond but wife is not and therefore she is my guest. Will my kid be admitted? not sure how strict they are about it. And any tips on the lounge in sydney would be great! Scheps
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