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  1. Orca

    Qantas comping WP...?

    Hi All, Been a long time between posts. Curiosity question, I only earned 135 SC’s this year. Anniversary date was yesterday and I was expecting to be dropped back to Gold. Logged in and see I’ve retained platinum. I know there used to be a 3 year average unwritten rule but given my travel was...
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    Longitude 131 (Uluru Luxe Accom)

    Hi AFF, Curious to know if anyone has ever stayed at Longitude 131 and whether you think it's worth the money? General advice on visiting Uluru would be welcome as well. Thanks!
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    Contribute to our Honeymoon Itinerary!

    We are off on our honeymoon, to the USA, in a few months time and I thought I'd throw my proposed itinerary out to the experienced AFF'ers to see if anyone has a few must-do's/hints/tips etc. :D We will be flying out on QFA11 on Mon 25/8 (in J - upgrade for F is pending.. wink wink, nudge nudge...
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    Your QFF Program (Actual) Enhancements Wishlist

    With all the recent changes to our beloved QFF program and it's associated 'enhancements' over the past couple of years, I'd be interested to hear what benefits/improvements/reinstatements of former benefits etc. my fellow AFF'ers want most. I thought it would be good to have a single thread...
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    LA 'Street Food' for new LAX J Lounge

    Article on Ausbt... Personally I'm hoping the new FLounge is open by September!
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    Itinerary not being received?

    I made an over-the-phone booking with QF on the weekend and have not yet received an email containing the itinerary. I have called the Plat line twice in the past couple of days and they have assured me all is fine, it has been ticketed and both agents resent the itinerary. Yet still I have...
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    Is this considered hidden city ticketing?

    Hi All, I'm sure this has been answered somewhere but I can't track it down. If one was to have multiple trips to the USA in the next year, are there any T & C's that would prevent me from doing the following...? There is currently a promotion on the US Qantas site offering premium economy...
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    Short Taxi Fares (and the associated driver rage!)

    I live a stones throw (Ascot) from BNE airport and more often than not need to catch a cab home. I often try to sneak into a cab at the departures drop off but the parking demon normally stops this... So I join the cab rank line. I realise it's a short fare but some of the treatment I cop when...
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    Booking QF Corporate Offer Fare using a Gift Voucher

    A somewhat curly question. Through work, I currently have access to a limited time (5 day) offer to book domestic flights, for leisure travel only, at a discounted rate - accessed with a code. On flights I'm interested in it's abut 20-25% cheaper than what's currently on offer. I was wondering...
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    500 bonus points - Qantas Cash registration

    Just found this in my inbox. Dear Orca, Your new Qantas Card with Qantas Cash activated is a great way to earn Qantas Points for purchases you make with your own money every day. And to prove it, we're offering you 500 bonus Qantas Points to get you started!* To get 500 bonus points, simply...
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    YUPP/KUPP Queries

    Hello, I've recently discovered the existence of YUPP/KUPP fares with AA but I'm having a little trouble understanding them/finding the answers to my questions. So it's over to you AFFers. I'd appreciate any confirmation/clarification of the following as I'm hoping to use them for a few trips...
  12. Orca

    First Ever Status Run !!

    Hi All, I'm just about to board my first leg of my first ever status run! On a J(M)ASA of course! Flying BNE - SYD - PER - KTA - PER - MEL - BNE today/tonight. Arriving back in Brisneyland tomorrow morning at 0915. Coupled with my trip to Tokyo in a few weeks, I'll be WP by months end all...
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    Jetstar Japan Flights Happy Hour Sales?

    Hi AFFer's, Does anybody know if there is some kind of weekly time period (similar to the old Virgin Happy Hour deals) sale of flights on Jetstar Japan on the Jetstar website?? Yesterday (Friday) at about 5pm'ish... I searched for Osaka-Okinawa return (early Sept) and the prices had dropped to...
  14. Orca

    QF Auction 2XJ Tix to JFK, SCL or LHR

    Might be worth keeping an eye on for anyone in the market for 2 (potentially) cheap J fares... Qantas 2X Business Class Tickets Choice OF Flight Midwinter Ball Charity Auction | eBay
  15. Orca

    AKL-SY same day J return on LAN?

    Just wondering if anybody has done the AKL-SY run return with LAN on the same day? I'm considering doing it as a SC run next month but want to make sure I won't have any hassles with them checking straight back in? Can they print both boarding passes for me when I check in at AKL? (To clarify...
  16. Orca

    QF to Europe - Best Price?

    Hello All, I apologise if there is a similar thread to what I'm looking for (please feel free to link me there if that's the case!). My fiancé and I will be honeymooning in August next year and I'm already planning our flights. We plan to venture to Europe and then the Maldives. So we will be...
  17. Orca

    JQ "Business" Class vs. QF PE

    Hi All, I've been lurking around AFF for a while and am now hooked on climbing the QFF ladder! (Thanks guys, although my partner wishes I'd shut up about it all ha!) My girlfriend and I don't fly all that frequently but I have a couple of trips coming up in the next few months/year. I am...
  18. Orca

    TripIt Travel App Help

    Hi All, Possibly the wrong place to post this - if so I apologise! I have recently discovered the great travel planning app, TripIt. However, I am wondering if anyone who uses this app can help me with a query. I'm planning a couple of trips with my fiancé and she has access to see the plans...
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