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    Is it impossible 2 book Perth-NY with qff points AND only one stop?

    I'm using the mobile qantas ff site. Can't i use points to go via hong kong i.e. only one stop? All options were via eastern states and much longer flying time. Am i missing something?
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    what does 3000 accor points get?

    I wasn't overly impressed with novotel nyork and I'm pretty desperate for ff points so I'm thinking of transferring these while the qff offer is on. I've tried to work out what 3000 Accor points would get me but there's no table as such. Anyone know? Thanks
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    has anyone slept on the sofa bed at times square novotel?

    They tell me its child sized. I've asked for dimensions but no joy. I think i might take a cheapo blow up mattress in case myself and /or teenagers can't fit on it. I'm not putting 3 in a king bed......
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    NY accomm paid by 3rd party & taken out of account - card since stolen

    Hi everyone, Do you envisage any problems here: My Mum paid for my NY accommodation - I used her card and they asked me to fill out an 'authorisation credit card details' form and fax to them prior to arriving at hotel (august) because my mum will not be with me (i.e. accomm was a gift) . I...
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    taxis in new york

    Arriving midday 24 august to jfk. One adult 2 teenagers. Never been there before. HOT weather. Shared transportation or private to times square costs up to 180aud. What are thoughts on private v shared v taxi (lining up) etc. My personal experience with shared is that you can spend a lot of...
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    qantas cash -v- anz amex ff credit card -v- anz ff credit card

    hi, I will b traveling to hk, Canada and america, which card would U reommend out of these? Amex 2 points oer $, anz ff 1 point per $, Qantas .5 points per $ although main priority is cheapest card. Thanks
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    Status credits silver first time ever-earn on fwd journey-what do i use 4 on way home

    Hi, I have a forward journey Perth Toronto on 8 august . My daughter and I will both make 100 status credits (I presume this is silver?) on forward journey. Trip home is new York Hong Kong, stopover, hk Perth. All Cathay pacific. What would we use them for on way home? A lounge? And aRe they...
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    What to do with approx 7 hour stopover at Hong Kong?

    Would it be too stressful to try and go somewhere if never been there before and be back in time? Off-hand I can't remember the exact stopover time but it's cathay pacific into HK at about 5.50am and then out (to Perth) in afternoon, I think about 2/230 pm. thanks. Edited - date is 28 or 29...
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    Accommodation in New York-24-28 august-mother&daughter

    Hi everyone, I'm looking at accommodation in New York from in 24 august, out 28 august. I am thinking around Times Square because it's my daughter (15) and I and my friend stayed there and found it easy to walk everywhere and felt safe at night due to so many people around. I'm torn...
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    Hong Kong in August - how bad was the weather when u were there?

    Concerned about all the online info I read about monsoons/ heat / humidity etc. Did it affect your trip at all i.e. stayed more indoors thand planned? Did it stop you doing any outdoor activities? looking at 24-31 august or thereabouts. thanks.
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    Return flight pth-tto cathay, is it worth joining Asia Miles? QFF points not helpful

    HI' I am travelling perth - toronto, 8th april, via honkong (3 hour stopover) with cathay pacific. Chances are I will end up buying 2 (my daughter and myself) fully paid 'N' tickets, perth - toronto 8th april, toronto ny or la 24 august, ny or la perth 29 august. Roughly $2200 each. All Cathay...
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    Worth Using points for Hotels in NewYork?

    I can't make FFlyers work with my flights because I'm trying to coordinate with others. Now I"m wondering if it's worth using points or points _+ pay for accommodation in New York. It would be in 23 or 24 August 2015 and out 28 or 29 August 2015. Any recommendations or is it a waste of points? I...
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    Do Qantas points ever expire?

    bronze member 279000 points.
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    QantasCashCard -v- AMEX ANZ Visa Card + Qantas FF member

    When I pay for my flights approx 3000, am I better off using the AMEX ANZ VISA card (Qantas FF member) or the Qantas CAsh Card as far as earning points goes? I suspect it's AMEX. cHEERS.
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    Please help-Need advice Perth to Toronto and return, trying to coordinate with others

    Hi, I am brand new to this site. My daughter has been selected in a representative sporting team travelling to Canada in August 2015. She is petrified of the long flight and would like me to go also. I have 279000 qantas points which have been saved over the last 20 years from a bank loan I...
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