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There has been discussion around the Qantas Emirates partnership in terms of difficulties. So it was interesting to see a commercial on tv heralding the Qantas Emirates partnership in terms of the airlines’ ten year association. Any thoughts on the significance of this commercial and what it...

Hi Everyone, as a newbie to travel I have sat back and read in awe your responses to a range of complex issues and questions. Your knowledge is overwhelming and your technical expertise is incredible. So where does this expertise come from. Is it purely travel experience or do you work (or...

Over a decade ago I launched a thread on best travel apps. The information was indeed valuable. But in the intervening years new apps have been launched. I was wondering what are your go-too apps for travel that you can’t live without.

Can you recommend five star accommodation in Noosa and Palm Cove. I know the Sofitel in Noosa is a favourite but I have heard negative reports. Any other choices. Also what touring/sightseeing possibilities would you recommend? Thanks for your input.

OK I am officially disillusioned. I have been gathering points over many years (other sources than flights) and decided a few weeks ago that the time was right to book my first flight redemption in business class. That’s when I discovered that rewards seats were hard to come by. In fact on...

Hi Everyone, just wondering what mistakes you did as a rookie frequent flyer that you now do differently as an experienced frequent flyer

I have recently taken out a QF NAB signature card - still uploading additional financial information so expect it to be approved??? But I have been reading in the thread that a number of FF are churning cards For the points. I thought this was a difficult proposition as the banks check...

Just been reading several threads on insurance which opened my eyes. Head no idea what to take into consideration. At the risk of duplicating threads - the most interesting one was on annual insurance policy. I am after a single policy to either Singapore, or Fiji or a South Pacific cruise...

Been reading a few threads with cancellation of flights by QF partners and Qantas As a newbie this worries me enormously. What if you have a business class rewards seat and the flight is cancelled just prior to departure - say a day or two. Will Qantas put you on an alternate flight with the...

I will be travelling to Fiji for two weeks and will stay at Denarau ( hope the spelling is right) for seven nights followed by one of the islands (Another seven nights). Really would welcome your opinion as to which resorts I should consider at Denarau and which island I should consider. Had...

Bear with me if the question is stupid. Checked earlier threads and couldn’t find a clear answer. I am interested in return business class flights Melbourne to Nadi- out on 10 August, in on 17 August. in looking at the outbound flight — business saver =401,600 points,business flex = 537,100...

I am all new to this and am finding it to be unduly complex.:eek: I just played around with Skyscanner. Just a simple return flight MEL/MCY. I picked a flight and was transferred to Jetstar. The flight was cheaper than Webjet and Qantas. I clicked on the fare details and the following were...

Just been reading some articles on Australian Frequent Flyer. One caught my attention. At Berlin airport you can now book a time to go through security clearance thus avoiding queues. But you need a boarding pass and QR code. How do you get a QR code. Do you get this as part of the booking...

As a newbie doing my first stay at a Sofitel in Fiji. If I book on the Accor website I think that as a loyalty member I receive a 5% discount. Is this correct. Could you also advise if I make a booking on a third party website then even as a loyalty member i can’t access the 5% discount...

I am booking flights from Melbourne to Nandi. As a first time flyer when are you able to select seats. Is this part of the booking process? As someone with no experience of booking seats how do you go about selecting which seat. I know that most of you know the cabin layout given your...

I will be taking my first trip overseas and am unsure how best to deal with money issues. I have been reading a number of threads in relation to managing money overseas. There seems to be a general view that the Latitude 28 degrees MasterCard is a good choice as there are no FX fees attached...

I have managed to accumulate sufficient points for a business class flight to Fiji and then later in the year to Singapore. What hints can you provide in terms of making these bookings. What potential problems are there that I need to look out for? How can I make sure that I maximise use of...

Sorry for the basic question. If I book Qantas flights through webjet, or another booking website can I earn QF points. Or do I have to book direct with Qantas. If permitted to book via a non Qantas website what is the procedure to have points credited to my account?

Hi, I know this has been discussed before but would appreciate an update. I am a newbie traveller (last time overseas in 1996). I am also a technical illiterate.😥 What do I need to take overseas to keep a pc and iPhone 11 charged. Do I need a multiple port USB charger - which one is...

Just enquired for my first cruise. Spoke with Celebrity as a first off to see what was available to New Zealand. I thought these trips were all inclusive with the exception of drinks and shore excursions. So by chance the person I spoke to mentioned that I could buy a drinks package...