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    Using points to get to Central Asia

    Hi all, I am in the initial stages of planning a bucket list trip to Central Asia in 2024/25, landing in Almaty, Astana, Samarkand or Tashkent. I've got no status, but a large volume of Qantas points which I am hoping to utilise for a classic flight reward seat to get as close as possible to one...
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    Malaysia codeshare to Tashkent

    Hi all, I was at the Melbourne travel expo yesterday and noticed that Tashkent is now a codeshare on MH. The MH staff there advised a lead in price of $1350, but that it cannot be booked via their website. They recommended speaking to the Flight Centre staff, but they couldn't price it at all...
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    How to best search for classic reward flights?

    Hi all, I am looking at booking a last minute return classic flight reward to SE Asia (probably Singapore) for my partner and i. Is there a better to find out what availability there is other than searching every day separately on Qantas? I am ideally looking for EK404 SIN-MEL or EK432 SIN-BNE...
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    AMEX Ultimate Travel Credit?

    Hi all, I have the AMEX Ultimate Qantas card and was wondering, how do I access the $450 travel credit? I haven't been sent anything and have already met my spend requirements. Grateful for your advice everyone.
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    What to do with 68,000 points?

    Hi all, I used to travel internationally and stayed with Hilton. The time has flown and I woke up this morning to an email saying I had until October to use 68,000 points. I am based in Melbourne, is there anything in particular that would be recommended to use these points on? I am open to a...
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    When can I check in luggage?

    Hi all, Just wondering, how early can I check in luggage for a domestic flight at CBR? We are on the late flight to Melbourne and would love to offload our bags before we head to the National Gallery. Thanks in advance.
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    FJ classic flight rewards

    Hi all, Couple of quick questions if I may. - Can you use QF classic flight rewards to purchase FJ domestic flights? - If so, has anyone booked Nadi to Taveuni return and can advise on points and taxes? Cheers Wanderlust_tim
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    Unusual and uncommon routes

    I am currently transiting KL and I saw the strangest route I think I have ever seen. OD8115 Kuala Lumpur - Christmas Island It made me wonder, what are some of the other strange or unusual routes that you have come across on your travels?
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    Unique and unusual travel experiences

    I was wondering what unusual and unique travel experiences have you come across? I'll get the ball rolling. In Kiev I visited the Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum Mykola Syadristy which was extraordinary and featured exhibits such as a chessboard carved into a pin head. Yesterday, I...
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    Seat map prior to booking?

    Hi all, I am just wondering, is there anyway to see seat maps for someone with QF Gold prior to booking? I am interested in flying to Bali to see friends in mid-late February on QF45 & QF46 with Mrs wanderlust_tim. However, as it is a 737-800 we only want to book if we can select the seats up...
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    Changing a flight - Airport

    Today I flew from Launceston to Melbourne and due to a change in plans Mrs wanderlust_tim and i arrived at the airport two hours early. Half jokingly I asked if we could be changed to an earlier flight and the check in agent said yes! The agent then gave me a spiel that due to the holiday...
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    Car hire for dummies?

    Hello everyone, Could I please get your advice? I am looking at hiring a car in Tassie for 2-3 days in early January. However, I have never hired a car before. Are there any hints or tips that I should be aware of? Any particular sites? We'd pick up in Launnie and then ideally drop off in...
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    Where to stay in Langkawi?

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for an overnight in Langkawi? I am doing a status run and am looking for somewhere central that won't blow the budget, whilst also giving me a good base for a day of sightseeing. Grateful for any and all thoughts.
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    Where to fly on Emirates?

    Hi all My partner and I are going to take advantage of Qantas Economy sale on Classic awards in January. Does anybody have any recommendations of sidetrips from Dubai to add into our booking for 3-4 days? Current plans are: Melbourne - Dubai - Seychelles - Singapore - Melbourne I would love...
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    MCT KLIA international-domestic

    Hi all, Can anyone advise what the MCT at KLIA is from international to domestic. MH have just retimed an upcoming flight leaving me with a 50 minute connection. That seems far too tight to me. Grateful for an advice. Cheers Wanderlust_tim
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    Upgrade payments?

    Hi all, Work has booked me through a travel agent up to Brisbane for a day trip in a couple of weeks and flying back to Melbourne on the last flight. I would love to purchase Economy X or put in an upgrade for Business but i would need to do this out of my own pocket. Can anyone advise how the...
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    KLIA to KLIA2 transit (overnight)

    Hi all, I am not sure if this is the right place to ask, but has anyone transited from KLIA to KLIA2? I am looking at landing at KLIA on MH from Langkawi at either 9pm or midnight, then flying out to Banda Aceh on AirAsia the next morning at 0740. Is the transit quick and easy? If so, which...
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    Receipt management apps

    Hi all, I was wondering, does anyone have a receipt management tool they would recommend? My current process is a bit old school to say the least...
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    Where does AFF stay in Singapore?

    Hi AFF, I was wondering, where does everyone like to stay in Singapore? My girlfriend and i will be visiting from April 2-6 and i am feeling a little overwhelmed by the options. We would be looking for the following: - Close walking distance to MTR - Walk in shower - Queen or King Sized bed -...
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    Recommended resorts in SE Asia?

    Hi all, I am looking at booking a holiday in SE Asia for a couple of weeks in early April. I have pinned down that we will fly into Singapore and likely out of Kuala Lumpur. However, my girlfriend is keen for a resort style experience and to visit a third place for a few days in-between. I was...
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