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    Status Support - Rollover or Reset?

    Hi all Hoping someone can please answer this - I have scoured the threads but could not find an answer Qantas is offering Status support again: https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/status-and-clubs/status/status-support.html My Gold Status is currently due to expire April 2023 - I will...
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    Cancellation policy for Emirates/Oneworld classic reward booking

    Does anyone know Qantas current cancellation policy for booking Emirates or One World flights with Qantas points (classic reward bookings)? I know you can book Qantas operated classic reward flights with no points penalty and fees/taxes fully refunded - not sure about Emirates and One World?
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    Card Promotions 125,000 Qantas Points and reduced first-year annual card fee with the NAB Qantas Rewards Signature (Point Hacks)

    POINT HACKS EXCLUSIVE: Up to 125,000 Qantas Points and reduced first-year annual card fee with the NAB Qantas Rewards Signature https://www.pointhacks.com.au/credit-cards/nab-qantas-rewards-signature-guide/?mgn
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    Cheaper to fly Business that Economy

    Have VA lost the plot? I was looking to book some flight down from CBR to MEL, and the 6.35pm flight in economy was coming in cheaper than business? On what planet would anyone book the $629 economy fare over the $449 business class fare?
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    AMEX low rate offer

    This is not a AMEX rewards question per se - but is nonetheless travel related I had a 3.99% p/a interest rate on purchases for 6 months land in my inbox for my existing AMEX Explorer. No idea if this is targeted or not. I normally pay my balance off each month, however due to the current...
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    International Reward Flight with domestic connection

    Hi guys I am looking to book a reward business class flight, using a combination of Qatar and Emirates to get me from Athens to Canberra. I have found an itinerary that gets me into Melbourne by midnight, and then allows me book a flight into Canberra the next day. Given I have family in...
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    SPG Gold - Breakfast included?

    I have SPG Gold status, and thanks to the Marriott tie up, have the equivalent with them. I have a night near LAX and am tossing up between the Marriott and the Sheraton Gateway, noting that Marriott Gold includes "Lounge Access/Free Breakfast". I can't see that specific benefit on the SPG...
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    Points needed to book available award flight when flight I really want is waitlisted

    Hi guys Apologies in advance if this has already been answered somewhere, I have had a quick look and could not find anything. If i want to book a waitlisted flight, Singapore gives you the option to "also choose a second option (must not be a waitlisted flight)". I know to cancel that...
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    Earn Krisflyer elite miles (i.e. status credits) on VA flights?

    Hi Folks I have a simple question...Can I earn Krisflyer elite miles (i.e. similar to Velocity status credits) when I quote my Krisflyer number on Virgin Australia flights? I do a lot of flying with VA domestically, currently have Gold Status with them, but would prefer to have gold with SQ...
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    Flying out of Canberra on an Award flight

    Hi Folks I am a new user to Krisflyer (Thanks to conversion program with Virgin) So I trying to book an award flight out of Canberra to Singapore, and the system will not let me find Canberra when I tick the "Redeem award flight(s)" box. I can easily book a revenue/commercial flight out on a...
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    Jetstar flight with Qantas points - checked baggage question

    Hi guys I want to book a Jetstar flight from DPS to MEL with my QFF points. I placed a dummy booking and confirmed I only get a 20kg baggage allowance (and I am only a Bronze so nothing extra for me) I know if I book and pay for this as per normal on the jetstar website I can select how much...
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    Business class seat on A320

    I'm doing a business class trip from Larnaca to Sydney (via AUH). I have read a few reviews on Etihads narrowbody J product, but I am not sure which seat to select (I am tempted to try and book row 1 if there is extra leg room) Has anyone flown that can share their experiences?
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    Etihad lounge invitation from Canberra Airport

    Hello Velocity/Anyone As a Gold, I recently visited the new Etihad lounge in Sydney - it was fantastic. I received my invitation when I checked in via the Etihad Priority check in line at Sydney airport. Next year, I will be taking off from Canberra to London (via SYD and AUH) Can the Virgin...
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    $50 HSBC Account Promotion

    Not a Credit Card, but $50 from HSBC to open a bank account, and make one purchase with the linked Visa Debit card. Here are the details: No Monthly Account Fee Banking - it is possible | HSBC Australia Day to Day Account With a host of product features the Day to Day Account is designed to...
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    40,000 sign up bonus on NAB premium Velocity and Qantas Cards

    Velocity credit cards - Earn Velocity Rewards Points - NAB Qantas credit cards - Qantas Frequent Flyer - NAB Velocity Premium card is only $150 vs Qantas $250 so excellent value for the Virgin card I have a NAB Choice package so signed the Mrs up for 40,000 free points :)
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    CitiBank Select - 60,000 points question

    Hi everyone I am seriously considering applying for Citibank Select Card for the sign on bonus (and enjoy 1.33 Velocity points to the dollar which is I believe the best non AMEX conversation rate out there). However, upon reading the T and C's, it says you can choose between 60,000 Qantas...
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    Separate Domestic and International booking with VA - 1 ticket?

    Friends, this may seem like a trivial question but here it is: I am planning to fly to LAX around June or July next year in J. Specifically, a Business Reward seat with VA I am based in Canberra, so if I book it via Sydney, its 107,800 plus the taxes. Because my points situation is tight, I...
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    Experience being upgraded with Gold?

    Hi all. Apologies in advance if this has been asked before, but how common or reliable is it that you will be upgraded if you have a HH Gold? I have got mine through Velocity (Gold member), and I have booked/looking to book some hotels overseas soon. Does it make a difference if you use a...
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