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    FF documentary video.

    I just found this video which you may find interesting if not seen. I cannot post links so it is called Frequent Flyer Miles, the insanity, the addiction … the documentary Maybe I am still sane :) To get this perks you need to spend money you otherwise would not right? So isn't that...
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    Frequent flyer card for low income earner

    afaik QFF points don't expire, so unless they go bankrupt, they should work out. but being a low income earner, it may take you up to 3yrs to get a long haual flight. as you say 12 short flights and the 10k PA spending on the CC. not sure what the CC ratio is. could be higher in Oz...
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    Frequent flyer card for low income earner

    Yeah depends on how much one spends - but due to a low income earner .. I am trying to think about Qantas from last memory. As AirNZ's is so diff. Isn't it $100 spending gives you 100 Qantas Points. But a return AU to Asia might need 60-78k points. $35k income, let's say spend $10-15k on...
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    Best Star Alliance Program

    Hope I am not digging a old thread but it's quite useful for others ... I am from NZ when the ratios are worst than AU :) I've spent time going thru every *A carrier. To get Gold easiest it is either Aegean or Asiana. On paper Aegean may be the easiest but take note that some flights only...
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    Frequent flyer card for low income earner

    Not sure how it works in AU. I am from NZ. If you pick your most ideal CC. Then apply for a lower CC from that bank/institution even if it gets no air mileage. Over time the bank may allow you to increase your limit every 6 months or they may send you a letter telling you they already...
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    Looking for a programme for a family member.

    Yeah .. thanks. In terms of purchasing Airpoints that would be for me, my mother would have to sign up to a Airpoints membership and pay the joining fee and pay a annual fee if she did not travel yearly. In 2012 February, AirNZ will get airpoints for G-A-S tickets. But not much. A return...
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    Looking for a programme for a family member.

    I am new to this forum :) Family member may travel once or twice per year overseas. Not interested in status but with award flights to Asia return or to Canada departing from NZ. I am thinking that Star Alliance might be a bit better and given that AirNZ has access to Grab-a-seats. This...
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