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AFL24 didn't work for me, but it's for a flight 2 weeks out so probably why. Cashrewards - I used that, got ~4% back (well takes 95+days is all, so have to wait for confirmation). Anyone else use such programs? even tho it says 1% on the Cashrewards website?

Hi Thanks for the feedback. My calc for the Virgin flights (I just booked some 7.35am flights BNE-SYD) for 14,500 points each (well actually I paid 7800 plus $39.30 in taxes). (actual cost of flight in this point range was $160-220). The later morning flights range between 22,200 and 90,000...

Hi I have a lot of Altitude Reward Points, wondering what ppl usual redeem with them that is good value, I notice there is a bonus 15% t/f to velocity but my rough calls suggests (as I assume with all transfers) be a loss in value for me (based on say one way domestic flights) compared to buying...

Not strictly a Westpac Extra. https://altituderewards.com.au/public/redeem_product.aspx?deptid=8909 Westpac is offering 30% discount off converting your points to Cash - eg 19700 for $100 and better value than say vs 23500 for woolies egift card. Anyone think this is a good deal? I guess...

FYI Just used CLX79 without a problem (even though this is supposed to have expired).

I was disgusted (maybe should have realised/known better they must be happy with their market share or that they are making money this year) - I am VA Platinum and to status match me with Qantas they sent me on a Status Challenge - I had to get 400 MORE additional SC in 90 days to get Gold, or...

Thanks TomV, Just to clarify - when I book a flight entirely with points, that is called a Reward seat? If I book say a BNE/SYD flight which using a SAVER fare is about 9600pts I get no SC? That's my experience. But if I pay a combo - say 6000 points and the rest in cash (usually it's like...

Sorry if a dumb question, but the just wondering are the benefits of stay chasing upgrade from Gold to Plat. worth spending substantial dollars and time (well I guess the later is subjective). Looking through the comparison chart it seems that Plat. have a few benefits - including eating 25%...

Dam promo closed, have to point hunt somewhere else.... (any suggestions?)

No processing/credit card fee. You get points - in my case Westpac altitude. 5% off with the gift card (only issue is that I think you can only use one card per order? So if the flight is $200 and you have $150 left on the card. You have to pay the rest with a credit card (and incurr a CC...

Re: Virgin Australia: 10% off bookable fares until 31st December 2013 - Promo code TR Also if you have the Entertainment Book, you can buy "gift vouchers" for yourself at 5% discount (e.g. pay $950 to get a $1000 voucher), AND you can pay this on your credit card to get the points. :D And you...

Thanks for the replies - so basically Malaysian are half the points compared to Singapore Air (different quality product), I guess I take the philosophy that I'll work my way up :o, many years of flying left in me and the KUL-LHR or CDG is the longer leg too.

Running bit late with final payment - is the website down? https://www.optussmartpay.com/governmenteasypay-ato/

Re: Virgin Discount Code This code - TRA01 still seems to work till ?31st Dec 2013

Not sure if this is on topic - or can be pointed to a thread. But once I get all my Westpac points (via MC and Amex) how best to spend them? Via flights from Westpac site, or transfer to Velocity first (points are halved, -/+ 15% current bonus). I hear the best value is to upgrade a purchased...

OK, I'm thinking of paying with my Black Westpac AMEX to get more points (x3) c/w MC (at 1.25), should I do it in big hit (tens of thousands) or smaller transactions - do you think Westpac would look at it any differently?

Cove, is with interest to note you paid using the Westpac Amex (1.45% fee as of 1 Aug12) rather than the MC/Visa (0.42% fee as of 1st Sept13) - even tho you get 3pts to 1.25pts wise the fees are more right? So is it really worth it - sure you get 2.4 times more points, but your fees are more -...

Pushka, not impressed you as in too many points for the items (poor value) or poor quality?

Thanks have to keep an eye out for the bonus - never recalls seeing it in the past years. Maybe wasn't taking notice? or not advertised well? Toaster - agh :D I have two already.....

Thanks DF for your view, I will be certainly looking forward to those flights if I can bear to part with those hoard of points!