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    Early arrival for international flight - Melbourne Airport

    Hi All, Wondering what people tend to do at Melbourne Airport when they have a late night international flight, such as QF9, leaving at 11:25pm. I have lounge access but will be coming from work in the city and if I can avoid having to sit around the international check in area for 3 hours...
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    Pay for upgrade from Discount Economy to Premium Economy

    Hi Guys, I'm after advice on what the best way to pay for an upgrade on an international flight - bought discount seats, but thinking of paying to upgrade to PE as don't have enough points and would like it guaranteed. Is it just a matter of paying the difference should the seats be...
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    Travel Companions covered under ANZ Premium Insurance?

    If my wife and I have purchased overseas flights for our parents and brother in law (and partner) using our ANZ Black FF card, are they all covered under the policy for our up coming trip?
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    Long layover in Dubai - QF/Emirates Lounge

    Hi All, I'll be flying in from Geneva to Dubai in Jan, flight gets in around midnight, but my connection flying back to Mel doesn't leave for another 10 hours. I see that the lounge is open 24/7 there, and its on a Qantas ticket, so should have no troubles getting in with my Qantas Club...
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    How to determine best upgrade option for status credits

    Hey all, This relates to Qantas flights. I've got some trips coming up soon that work have paid, and booked me on flex economy tickets from Melbourne to Sydney, and also Melbourne to Perth. I'm trying to decide if its worth upgrading the flights to business to maximize the status credits...
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    Any news on the LAX International Lounge upgrade?

    Has anyone been to the Business Lounge recently in LAX? I'm flying a Qantas flight back from LAX late April to Melbourne and just have regular Club Access. I can't seem to get a clear answer from Qantas on the progress. Thanks!
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    nab credit card insurance seem ok for 2 week trip to USA?

    Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has recently had to use the nab platinum credit card insurance for a trip to the USA? I'll be heading over there in 8 weeks and was planning on using this insurance. NAB Card Insurance Policy Information Booklet The cost of cover I'm being quoted by the local...
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    Best hotel/motel options for USA?

    Hi All, I'm currently planning a family holiday to the States next June/July. As we will be gone for 3 weeks, I want to make sure we are getting the best deal on hotels/motels. Any advice would be appreciated thanks. Cities most likely staying in are New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC...
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    Best Offline GPS for iPhone for England and Scotland

    Hi All, I'm wondering what Apps people have found the best for using as offline GPS on iPhone in both England and Scotland? We will be borrowing a car from a friend and won't have an inbuilt GPS so was just planning on using my old iPhone 4s as the navigation unit. Any help would be...
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    Qantas Club Access when flying Emirates ticket?

    Hi, I'm looking at joining the Qantas Club (for the first time) and am flying out to London on an Emirates flight from Melbourne in Dec. I'm wondering, if I'm a member of the Qantas Club can I access the lounge in Melbourne on this type of ticket? I know I can access the Dubai business lounge...
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    Earning QFF Points - EDR Qantas Credit Card

    Hi All, I've recently received my EDR Qantas credit card and have so far used it for a few purchases like fuel and groceries (about $500 total). I do have a large payment I need to make to an electricity company for about $13,000. Do people see any issues with this not earning points? Given...
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    Lounge access in Paris

    Hi I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for gaining access to a lounge at the Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris? I am travelling with my family (4 people) back to Australia on an evening flight with Emirates 9th January and will have a few hours to kill at the airport. We are...
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    Flying Emirates - Unsure which Rewards Program to use? QFF or Skywards?

    Hi AFF members, This is my first official post. With work travel starting to increase I have taken a greater interest in rewards programs of late, which brings me to my question. I am about to reach Silver with Qantas after a few busy months and plan on keeping my travel with Qantas...
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