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    Platinum Concierge Cancelled?

    I noticed the plat concierge benefit isn’t on the website any more (tickets for shows, restaurants bookings etc) is gone. Amex also confirmed this over the phone (now available only to Centurion) Has there been an announcement? Or any communication about this?
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    United Premium Economy vs Economy

    Hey all Im contemplating between UA PE or econ with emergency exit seat addition. I am KF Gold and don't particularly care for food on the plane. I hate lining up and waiting, but the PE ticket is about $2k USD more than economy. My question is UA PE worth the extra $2k? or just suck it up...
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    Flying business class with kids

    I have a few flights planned in business and first class with my recently turned 2 year old. She will have her own seat but what happens during take off and landing? Particularly when flying Emirates, Etihad and Singapore? Can I have her in my lap?
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    KF Gold when flying to the US

    I’m KF gold and flying to the US spon Looking at flying UA or VA, how do I make sure I get the benefits (flying Y) and preferred sear selection etc? Thanks
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    Ideas for a short trip?

    Hey everyone, I need a 4-5 days short trip from Melbourne overseas leaving up to 11 Jan or so. Cant find any cheap flights anywhere, any ideas where I can go / find cheap or award flights? Thanks!
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    Traveling to Singpoare - Vaccine Certificate

    Hi there, I am going to Singapore in 12 days, trying to get my vaccination certificate uploaded (the QR code) in order to get the travel pass (VTL ticket booked pre cancellation). Any idea how to upload it in order to get it recognised? Thanks
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    Centurion Card Holders - I have some questions

    Hey all I received my Centurion invite recently and considering taking it up. Can you share some examples of things you’ve asked concierge to do / buy you and how did it go? Any other reason why you would recommend going from PC to Centurion? thanks
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    Accor Plus Free Night

    Hi If you don't use the free night, does it expire or do they accumulate? Thanks!
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    Where to stay in Hobart?

    I am organising a work conference in Hobart. Usually I would have booked a Marriott property, but being Hobart there isn't one there (yet). What's your go-to hotel in Hobart to maximise points / earn? Cheers
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    Penfolds 2019 Release

    With the up and coming Penfolds release, which wines are you looking at buying? I am yet to see any reviews or ratings, any idea which one is "the one to buy"? The release includes 2015 Grange 2017 Yattarna Chardonnay 2017 RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 Magill Estate Shiraz 2016 St Henri...
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    Not sure which flight to choose

    Would like to get your thoughts on the two below flights: SQ Business on A350 connecting to A380 total trip duration about 24 hours Air China 777 First class connecting to A330 business (only 2 hours though) total trip duration 17 hours Which one will you choose and why?
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    SQ Award Routing

    Hi Has anyone ever tried routing LAX - SYD, but instead of going LAX - SIN- SYD, you go via LAX - PVG (China Air) - SIN - SYD? Will that be allowed? Thanks!
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    Buying Marriott points with Amex

    Anyone tried buying Marriott points recently and combine it with Amex $100 off promotion? I know the T&C says its only for hotel stays but is it working?
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    Amex Qantas Transfer Bonus

    Received in the mail today: Transfer points to Qantas and receive bonus vouchers. Minimum 50k points and can get between $150 - $1500 Qantas voucher
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    Booking Airbnb with Plat Charge

    Hi If I use my Plat Charge to book Airbnb accommodation, does it count as "Travel" or not? Thanks
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    Linking Amex to Emirates Rewards

    Hi Anyone had any luck linking their Ascent account to Emirates? I tried all different possible formats but keep getting wrong format error and need to transfer points across Thanks!
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    Post 15 April Strategy (or why i'll probably move to Plat card)

    Background I currently have the Plat Edge linked to Explorer combo. I won't get into what a point is worth, but if you use RP and the other platforms using the above combo we are looking at circa 1.3c per point (including GST etc). This will be hard to match but i've done some research and...
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    Moving to the US [overseas Amex transfer service?]

    Hello, I'll be relocating to the US soon, has anyone used the overseas Amex transfer service? I have some questions Thanks
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    AA Routing Question

    Hey everyone, Suppose I want to fly SYD-AUH (Etihad) and from there go by land to DXB and catch a Royal Jordanian flight to Amman, do you think this will be still considered one award on AA? I've done SYD-AUH-AMM in the past with EY / RJ, but not sure if the land segment is allowed? Thanks!
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    Amex Explorer 110,000 Points Using Referral Codes

    Admins - please delete or move if not allowed here. Amex Explorer finally released their referral links. You get 110,000 points (converts to 82,500 miles on most programs) vs the current 100,000. $395 fee (off set against $400 travel credit). Effective earn rate of 1.5 miles per $ spend, or 1...
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