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Yeah it's a shame because I choose delta when I'm here for that reason.

I'm here in the US now and tried to get into a delta lounge (Virgin Gold) and was told that domestic lounge was no longer available since January. So it's already changed.

Join the FB group called Australian travel & exemption support. Thousands of them to read through there. Good luck!

I'm in a few FB groups of people separated from their partners and families and in the last couple of weeks the number of exemptions granted based on 3+ months with compelling or compassionate reason has risen. Lots of speculation that it has something to do with some MPs trying to push...

Youre right. My bad. But they were invited, and managed a zoom call. What's the difference?

I think the anger comes from him telling everyone it's unsafe to travel while using a trip with 20 staff members that could have been done over zoom (like India who is actually part of the G7 did) then going off and touristing around looking for his convict relatives grave, especially while some...

The photos show him on that plane.

Also if you sign a stat dec saying you will be gone for 3 months (needed for the 3+ month exemption) and come back early, there is possible fine/jail time.

I'm currently waiting for my exemption request outcome. Submitted friday. Same reason as you but travelling to the states. I'm also fully vaccinated. Will let you know how it goes.

I'm in some groups on facebook with other people separated from their partners and many have mentioned that the US is currently extending ESTAs for people who have not been able to depart during COVID as long as you apply for the extension before the 90 days has ended. Unfortunately travelling...

Hi all I'm about to apply for an exemption to leave based on business travel for my company (special exemption request category). Is there anyone who might be able to give me an idea of what details they need for this in regards to explanation and which documents they require/how much detail...

Yeah as I mentioned in my last post, I'd have to come back directly to Australia rather than NZ due to the reasons you also mentioned. If you stay in NZ a few days and buy an outward ticket while there, that's technically not transiting. Although you have a point on the biosecurity act. I'll...

Thanks. Honestly, the cost is no issue for me. I'd pay it if I could see him even just for 1 day. I think I'd have to return to Australia as NZ wouldn't let me back in due to not being a citizen/resident. From what I've seen since the US airlines are booking to the cap I should have no problem...

I've considered this. My partner currently lives in the US (military) and we haven't seen each other since Feb last year. The only way for me to get an exemption is to leave for at least 3 months which is not really feasible. But if I can go for less than 3 months by going via NZ I may just do...

St George Amplify point redemptions have never stopped. My points have been automatically transferring to Velocity monthly without pause. I was also disappointed that FlyBuys wasn't included as I've not transferred waiting specifically for something like this. I always used my VFF points for...

My review date was in March but still haven't received anything yet. No new card, no pack. I just assumed that because of the administration they weren't sending them out. Best be getting onto them in that case. Thanks for posting!

I received gold HH membership on VA Gold for the second time last year. So it is doable.. but I did drop down to silver on both for 1 year in between, so that may have been the caveat.

Hmm yeah I didn't even think about having it extended beyond the expiration date. Hopefully it doesn't come to that. I'd like to *hope* everything will be back to normal by November.

My renewal date is November so the travel credit will expire then I would expect. Amex can probably answer that question for you though. I will say that if they did not refund the travel credit, I would have cancelled my card and gone elsewhere because that's the only reason I still have the...

Thank you! After 2 hours on hold I was just now able to speak with someone who cancelled and said my travel credit would be refunded within 6-8 weeks. Hopefully this thread helps others in the same situation. Thanks for the reply!