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    Travel credit now usable for FHR bookings

    After years of not being able to use the travel credits to their full potential, Amex have finally listened. It now appears you can use your travel credit for Fine Hotels and Resort bookings. When booking, you can now choose to pre pay and use your travel credit and/or points to book. Good to...
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    Emirates MEL lounge access [PAX: 3 J, 2 Y, no status]

    Hi all, we are flying Emirates J Mel-Dxb. 3 of us ticketed by Qantas flying on Emirates metal. We also have two other family members travelling in economy. We don't have status with Qantas or Emirates. Is there any way we can guest these two additional family members in? Only other option for us...
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    Emirates A380 J with infant

    Hi all, We are travelling for the first time with an infant next week Melbourne to Dubai (EK409) then Dubai to London (EK9) in J. Naturally, we are a bit nervous about the long journey. What also compounds the problem is that the bassinet is not guaranteed for our 9 month old. Have many had...
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    London to Copenhagen J, 1 Aug

    Hi all, I am seeking help in obtaining an award ticket booking from London (any airport) to Copenhagen on Aug 1 for two adults and one infant on lap in J. Preferably leaving in the afternoon (7pm at the latest). Must be direct flight. I have sufficient Qantas and Virgin miles as well as Amex...
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    Guaranteeing baby bassinet

    Hi all, We are travelling to Europe in 3 months flying Emirates business outbound and Ehithad First inbound, both award bookings. Is there any way to guarantee a baby bassinet? I have spoken to Etihad at length and have been informed there is no way to guarantee- this will be determined at...
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    Do Diners offer any sign up bonuses?

    I am considering signing up to the Diners Club/Matercard combo but I cannot find a points/welcome bonus despite the $299 annual fee. Very odd for there not to be any sort of points bonus offered upon signing up. Does DC offer a welcome points bonus from time to time?
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    Vigin status upgrade when transferring points

    Hi all, Just received an email from Amex. If you transfer 500k+ membership rewards points to velocity points, you will receive bonus velocity points AND a 12 month upgrade to Velocity Platinum tier. 500K-750K = 30% bonus velocity points 750k+ = 40% bonus 500K is a lot of points and I...
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    Suites questions

    Hi all, Looking forward to my first SQ Suites experience next month. Very happy to get availability only one month out although I was a little flexible. Reading this forum has been brilliant and answered most of my questions, but just have a couple more. 1) I am flying out on SQ218 overnight...
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    Mel to Europe award flight options

    Hi all, Finally starting to digest the copious amount of info associated with reward flight bookings! One question that I haven't found a definitive answer to- we are looking at booking a flight from mel to Europe late next year. Other than mel to lhr flying qf are there any other options...
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