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    Singapore Reward "Rip-off" [Surprised by Award Price Increase]

    After searching for months, I finally managed to get my dream booking. Our family of 5 from SYD to SIN return on business class. I reserved the flights on Saturday the 19th of January at a total cost of 580,000 miles via phone (since I didn't have the points in my account at the time). At the...
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    How best to use Ascent Premium Points

    I'm turning 40 and been collecting points for a couple of years. I have 370,000 Amex Ascent Premium points, 500,000 Velocity Points and 50,000 Qantas points (a refund from a failed 1st Class Emirates flight after they cancelled flying their A380 from Sydney to Auckland last year)... I'm looking...
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    Emirates (Qantas codeshare) flight SYD to AKL downgrade. What would you do?

    I had booked a classic reward for my wife and I on the Emirates A380 from SYD to AKL due to fly in October 2017 in first class. I twas going to be our first time ever (and last for a while) in first class. I've just heard that Emirates have decided not to use their A380 from mid-July (due to...
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    Impact on using Velocity points to fly Singapore Airlines

    Will the changes to Krisflyer points on the 23rd of March 2017 impact booking the same Singapore flights using Velocity Points? Was keen to book a flight to Singapore with a mate but he doesn't have enough points yet and won't get enough in the next week. I was planning on using Velocity points...
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    Cheaper to use Velocity or convert to Krisflyer points to fly SYD-SIN in J

    I was wanting to book a return flight from Sydney to Singapore in business class using Velocity points. From what I can see, it will cost 130,000 velocity points + $147.53 AUD if I book via Virgin. It will cost 93,500 Krisflyer miles + $480.04 AUD through Singapore Airlines (assuming it is...
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    First use of points

    Hi, have only started accumulating rewards points since May. I'm sure I still haven't mastered everything, but hopefully doing things smarter than I was... In terms of points, I have: 162,000 Amex Ascent Premium Membership Reward Points. Growing at circa 6,000/month 85,000 Velocity Points, have...
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    Next CBA Awards to Velocity Bonus?

    I've got a bunch of CBA awards points and looking to switch to Velocity Points. I know CBA didn't participate in the May bonus offer. Anyone know when/if CBA will likely participate again?
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    Can you get into Sydney Domestic Virgin Lounge if not flying Virgin?

    I'm flying from Sydney to the Gold Coast tomorrow morning. I didn't buy my ticket and am flying Jetstar. I do have an Amex Business Platinum Charge and a Velocity High Flyer Card, both of which are meant to get me access to the lounge. Only base status with Virgin... My question is if they...
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    Get off to a flying start

    I signed up for a business charge card in May. After spending my first $1,000, I got the sign on bonus of 100K points. Happy days. Last week I received an email saying if I spent $5,000 in the first 2 months, I'd get another 150K points! The fine print though says it's only for "new American...
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    Most efficient use of free flights/vouchers to fly Virgin (Syd to Perth return)

    Newbie question so any advice is appreciated… My objective is to travel from Sydney to Perth return for two people (myself and an employee) flying Virgin. I need to arrive earlier, so will need to be on the 14:05 VA561 (A330) flight leaving Sydney on the 11th of October whilst my employee...
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    Amex lounge access for 3 people with Platinum Business Charge/Reserve?

    I've just received my Platinum Business Charge Card. I'm in the process of applying for a Platinum Reserve for my wife and I as our comp card for personal expenses. So far, I've only been able to register myself for a Priority Pass. Objective 1: I want to be able to go into the Amex Lounge in...
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    New Member

    Decided it's time to start getting the most out of my spending. Hopefully haven't left my run to late with the recent RBA changes. Self employed so plenty going to the ATO. Have just taken up an Amex Business Platinum Charge/Reserve, CBA business platinum (for ATO spend) and Velocity High Flyer...
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