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  1. zainman

    Unsuccessful QF missing points claim

    Hi I flew EK metal on a cash ticket DXB-MEL and entered my QFF, I then used some EK miles to upgrade from premium economy to J. I didn't get miles for this leg but did for the previous leg which I didn't upgrade. I lodged a missing points claim but QFF have processed it as unsuccessful. See...
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    Buy miles at redemption

    Just an FYI for members that EY still allow purchase of miles at very reasonable rates at time of redemption. I checked yesterday and the cost was 1.26 CPM (US$) which is pretty good even if their miles required are a bit higher. The only odd thing is that there doesn't seem to be a specific...
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    QF to SQ, MEL-CBR-SIN

    Hi All, I'm booked QF MEL-CBR arriving 8:35pm on QF822 Flying out on the SQ flight CBR-SIN SQ288 departing 11:15pm I will have to recheck baggage as QF have advised they won't be checking bags through. Will I have enough time? Tickets are on separate PNR's. I've never flown internationally...
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    Transit in TPE

    I am looking to book two separate tickets: 1st ticket: MEL - TPE on CI Transit approx 3 hours 2nd ticket: TPE - BKK (BR) BKK - KHI (TG) Having never flown CI or into/out of TPE, do you think 3 hours is enough to clear immigration/customs and re-check in? I’m assuming CI won’t check bags...
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    Qantas American Express Ultimate card. 60,000 Bonus points + free flight

    I would like to add my referral link for this card to AFF. Appreciate anyone who applies through my link. You get 60,000 points and I get 10,000 points. This is a premium card with a $450 annual fee but the fee is worth it for the 60,000 points and free domestic flight. Plus I would try and get...
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    Add bundle to just 1 of 4 passengers

    I am travelling to ZQN on J* non-stop from MEL and purchased my tickets on jetstar.com and did not add any bundles etc during the process. Is it possible to add the bundle that earns QF status credits and points to just one of the passengers (myself)? Or should I have booked myself separate to...
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    Rocketmiles referral

    Rocketmiles allows you to book hotels and earn Airline frequent flyer miles/points in the process. If you join up using my referral link, we will each get a 1000 points/miles bonus when you complete your first stay booked with rocketmiles. Here is my link...
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    Starthere referral (cash back website)

    Feel free to use my referral link to sign up to Starthere which is an Aussie cash back website. If you don't know what cash back is, it's basically buying goods/services from online stores as you normally would but you go through Starthere which is the cash back portal. They get a cut and they...
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    Impressive Dreamliner manoeuvres

    Boeing Preps the 787-9 Dreamliner for Farnborough Just saw the link on A.net and immediately wanted to share it, a beautiful video. Probably the best 787 video I've seen. Hope you enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZRKm6PG918
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    Awardwallet referral

    Didn't see a thread created for this already so thought there should be one, a must have service for anyone that collects points/miles Use my referral link and get free upgrade to Awardwallet plus for 6 months: http://AwardWallet.com/?refCode=fzlmaegruu Or use this code when you sign-up...
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    New EK Citibank World Mastercard

    The old EK Citi platinum has been replaced with this: Emirates Citibank World Mastercard® New benefits include Uncapped skywards (previously 150,000 per annum) and free SPG Gold upgrade. All existing Citi EK Plat card members will be upgraded to the new card free of cost. Looks like a good...
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    Mixed class award booking (J/Y) on VA/DL

    Hi all, Trying to book an award using Velocity points like this: SYD-LAX for 2 in J on VA LAX-PHX for 2 in Y (only because there are no business seats available on this leg) on DL Cannot book DL awards on the website so gave VA a ring and the agent informed me that because it's a mixed class...
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    Emirates cancels entire A350 order (70 aircraft)

    I apologise if this has already been posted and I have missed it, Here is the link to the airbus press release: Airbus and Emirates Airline agree to cancel A350 XWB order | Airbus News & Events I am quite surprised but maybe EK just want bigger planes, only 777X and A380's...
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    Cafe breakfast is gone

    From AusBT: Qantas upgrade business class breakfast - Flights | hotels | frequent flyer | business class - Australian Business Traveller
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    OMAT asks to fund his Etihad residences ticket

    Found this on FT, Who Wants To Pay For My Etihad Residence Ticket? No, Really! - One Mile at a Time What do people here think? Would you chip in for his indulgence? I personally think it's crazy especially with the amount of money he must already be making with his popular blog...
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    Boeing 777, from A to B

    Nice marketing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNPXisT3B9c One can only imagine what QF could have done with this aircraft..
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    Can I add an extra leg by simply paying the 3500 point change fee?

    Yesterday I was able to find 2 F seats on the non-stop EK flight SYD-DXB so jumped at the opportunity and booked them like this: SYD-DXB EK F DXB-KHI EK J I am based in MEL but if I had put MEL in the origin, it would not show me the SYD-DXB flights, only EK flights from PER/ADL. I tried doing...
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    United new LHR T2 Lounge

    I must say it looks fantastic! United Airlines unveils Heathrow Terminal 2 lounges - Business Traveller
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    Anyone experienced new CX regional J?

    new Regional Business Class - Cathay Pacific Pakistan Was wondering if any AFF member has had the opportunity to try this new product and how it rates to the one it has replaced?
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    Which Credit Bureau Will My Inquiry Go To for a New Credit Card?

    Do we know which banks use Veda and which use Dun and Bradstreet? I am unsure if they use both. I recently ordered a free copy of my report through D&B and it shows inquiries from Commonwealth and HSBC but no others.. and I know I have applied for other cards so they must have looked at my Veda...
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