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Thanks very much all! So impressed of how much people know and are happy to answer questions! Very much appreciated.. I've also seen the latest news that Singapore Airlines flights will be cheaper in points to redeem via VA than previously coming up in the next couple of months, so that's...

Hi all, I'm not very experienced at posting, so hope I've got the right section! So, Citibank's point devaluation date is looming (March 18th) and all advice is to get your points out of there before that happens! My question is, is it better value to put them (around 360,000 points) into...

Hi all, Very new to the Hotel Loyalty labyrinth, as I don't stay in hotels frequently. But I'd like to make good use of when I do by choosing well in terms of value with the various programmes. Above basic status wise, I'm currently Silver with Accor and Marriott and that's about it this...

Thanks Jeffrey. Good to know it may be a not-too-bad experience!

Hi, Was wondering if anyone has had the misfortune to have to claim on their Platinum travel insurance? To set the trip off to a great start, my bag (with my 6mo iPad in it) was squashed between the side of a J seat and window. I've learned the hard way that you shouldn't put anything next to...

Hi SamR, I'm not sure when the change happened but apparently Qantas now allows a 'Double Upgrade' with points, so can choose from there. Thanks to Dmitri, who suggested I ask for PE, should J not be possible. As a postscript, we were upgraded to J, no probs :) Obviously, being a partly empty...

Thanks Shan Man and Dmitri for the helpful and oh so prompt advice! Clearly, I have much to learn in the world of frequent flying! Hopefully I'll get the hang of it to get the most out of this point thing. Do you know if you can put in a request to upgrade to Business, and if that's unsuccessful...

Hi, I'm a newbie to AFF and am sure there is an amazing wealth of knowledge and experience here, ready to guide me in the right direction! I"m about to fly with my partner to FLL via DFW (747) with Qantas/AA. The points quoted to upgrade to Premium Economy is 50,000 and Business, 80,000. I'm...