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    Swapping Explorer for Essentials

    Hi all. I currently have a Platinum Edge and Explorer linked, pooling points into the Accent program. Given the enchantment a few years ago, the Explorer is no better than a premium Visa (eg NAB Qantas Signature) and so I have been toying with the idea of cancelling the Explorer, and switching...
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    Travelling with family on separate bookings - front section seating

    Hi all. Travelling with my family next month MEL-SYD and we are on separate bookings as my ticket is paid for by work. I am on Gold and have previously been able to link our bookings so my family can accompany me in rows <10. It was usually just a matter of using the chat service on the...
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    AMEX travel disappointments

    Hi all - just wanted to check if anyone else has had disappointing experiences booking hotels with Amex travel to make use of the travel credits. We were looking at accommodation in Japan and found that Amex travel rates were a lot higher (15-20%) than through Expedia but we wanted to use the...
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    Checked bag dimensions - 167.5cm linear

    Hi all - how strict are Qantas with checked bag dimensions? I’ve got a Large Antler Juno bag (80.5cm x 54cm x 33cm including wheels and handles) which I’d like to check in to Japan but it exceeds their linear dimensions by about 10cm.
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    Osaka to Melbourne - 2 hour connection?

    Hi all - hope everyone reading this is well! Need some advice on flights from Osaka to Melbourne. When I book this as a single trip, the Qantas website shows me the following as an option 7:35-8:55 Kansai - Narita GK200 11:00-23:05 Narita - Melbourne JL773 However when I try and book a...
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    Travelling with wife and child- best seating options on QF400

    Happy Friday all! I’m flying QF400 Mel-Syd on the A330 and I’m taking my wife and toddler along as it’s a weeklong work trip. We are all flying business as it happens that only business reward seats were available. They’re in the middle seats on Row 7 - which seat would I be best in to be...
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    Q tags for Gold?

    Expecting to hit gold for the first time in a few weeks. Are Qantas still handing out Gold Q tags? I received the silver ones earlier this year when I hit Silver for the first time but can’t seem to find gold Q tags as a benefit on the Qantas website.
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    Which carry-on?

    Hi everyone. I have trouble deciding between these two Victorinox carry-ons. Global Carry-On Frequent Flyer Carry-On The only difference is the dimensions (overall volume is the same at 34L, 3kg). Global Carry-On: 20 x 40 x 55 cm (taller, narrower look) Frequent Flyer Carry-On: 23 x...
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    Qantas cancelling flights

    Is there a general rule of thumb in terms of avoiding flights that are likely to be cancelled SYD-MEL? And is seat availability 24 hours’ prior a good indicator of the flight being earmarked for cancellation, especially flights departing on the quarter hour?
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    Question: Regular payments during statement period

    Hi guys - just received my Explorer a couple of weeks ago and am nearing my credit limit due to a large transaction at the obstetric's clinic. I've already had to make a payment to clear up some credit space for the card (prior to that transaction), but now I'm approaching the limit again and...
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    Cancelling Amex Charge - what happens to booked free Accor night?

    Hi all. Thinking of cancelling my Platinum Charge this week. I've already booked my free Accor night for mid December. Do you know if Amex cancels your Accor membership when you cancel your charge card? The Accor booking email says that the Accor membership needs tn be valid upon check out...
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    Sales pipeline

    Hi all - I work for a professional services firm and we are trying to place a value on our sales pipeline process. Has anyone looked into doing this before? Essentially, some of the business leaders don't believe in CRM / pipeline management but we think numbers speak for themselves so we...
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    Plat Charge companion card Q: Explorer instead of Reserve possible?

    Has anyone managed to get Amex to issue an Explorere instead of a Reserve as a (fee-free) companion card? I'd much prefer the 1.5 points per dollar spend +$400 travel credit than the free flight with the reserve.
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    Qantas Chaffeur Drive

    Hey guys - just a couple of questions on the above. When booking the airport transfer upon arrival, there was no option to select a pickup time. The flight arrival time just shows up as the default. Does this mean it's not my responsibility to inform the town car service (not that I have...
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    Award seats - ticketing time

    Hey guys - I booked a return trip to Europe last Tuesday with Qantas but the taxes are still showing as "pending" on my credit card, and the QFF points have not been deducted. I can see the booking on my QFF page, but I've not received an itinerary or any form of email confirmation from Qantas...
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    Amex Plat Charge - Melbourne airport lounge

    Flying out of Melbourne to London (economy) and I was wondering if there are any lounges we'd be able to get into, as there are no Priority Pass lounges in Melbourne?
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    QF or EK?

    Couple of questions on an upcoming trip: Looking to fly out to KL and free seat selection is important to us. Qantas want $30 per seat so that's $120 between the two of us. I've read that it's possible to get an EK booking reference which would allow us to manage our booking on the EK website...
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    Availability on Qatar flights - QFF redemption

    Hey guys – I’ve got a stash of Amex Ascent Premium points that I intend to transfer over to Qantas for an upcoming last minute trip to Europe. There are business class seats available on the way home, and it’s a Qatar -operated flight. It doesn’t say “5 seats or fewer” so I am inclined to...
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    Priority Pass for family member

    I currently hold an Amex Plat Charge, and I’ve just received the Plat Reserve companion card which comes with a Priority Pass account limited to two visits, which I won’t be needing as the Plat Charge provides two unlimited accounts. Can I then assign the limited Priority Pass account to a...
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    Association AMEX cards

    Some professional associations such as CPA and ABA offer the Plat Charge for a reduced annual fee and the application form is accessible by the general public (unlike Engineers Australia which will require a login to access the form). Does anyone know if non-CPA members will be able to apply...
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