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I’m booking some domestic flights in Canada and have noticed that pretty much all economy flights are a fare class that is ineligible for points and status credits. Had no issue when booking USA - Canada (in J) however all combinations of domestic flights I’ve done are in either L or T fare...

I'm currently 3 nights off keeping my Diamond status and already have 5 upcoming nights before the end of the year. I'm based on the Gold Coast so luckily have the option of Surfers Paradise or Brisbane, however I don't have any need to travel for the rest of the month and will be purely staying...

Looking to fly from anywhere in Aus to the US/Canada in April 2020 (either F/J class, 1 pax). The final destination will be Cancun in Mexico but happy to pay for those flights. Have 610k Velocity points to burn. Earliest travel date is 3rd April and can return anytime after 28th (incl). Happy...

Spending 5 nights in NYC in January and wanting recommendations on where to stay in the Hilton chain. 2 adults, no kids. Not fussed on location as we're happy to walk/take the subway where needed. I've looked and can see places are starting to fill up (admittedly I've left it late to book by...

Used my Amex Platinum comp. flight tonight (booked under a friend's name) and booked myself (WP) an Elevate fare on the same flights. Called Velocity to link the bookings and assign us seats together and they advised I'd have to move from my YX seat if I wanted to sit with him, otherwise he'd...

I'm looking to flying from NYC to YVR on a paid F ticket. I land at JFK (flying EY from AUH) at 0830 hrs on 15th December 2018 and can get to YVR either that day or the next. I'm heading to Whistler when I get to YVR so I can either spend the night of the 15th in YVR and go to Whistler on the...

Travelling to USA next month with a friend and I told him to apply for an ESTA. He completed the application and has been charged the applicable fee, however he never heard anything back. He said he doesn't remember what the website said when he finished the application process (whether it said...

Looking for recommendations on where to stay in Vegas, 6 nights in May 2018 as a Diamond? I stayed at ARIA last time and loved it but hoping to stay somewhere similar (nice modern hotel, huge pool with pool bar) but also with Diamond perks (free breakfast, upgrade etc). Had a search of the forum...

I'm trying to get to the USA in December/January using points and have had no luck finding anything on VA so looking at other options to get there. Have around 590k VA points to burn and looking to try out an Etihad redemption for the first time (AUS - AUH - JFK) so have a few questions (I'm WP...

Quick question regarding the free upgrades WP's receive - I have 4 that expire in April. If I book flights for after the expiry date but call and redeem the upgrades before they expire, there won't be any issues? Planning on heading to Perth (preferably from Brisbane) but any ideas on 330...

Title pretty much sums it up - have a flight landing into MEL at 0820 (from BNE) and departing MEL for HKG at 0940 - both on VA in J. Is this going to be pushing it? All on the same PNR so not worried about losing $ if the domestic flight is delayed but it'll mess up plans in HKG. If I miss my...

Looking for some recommendations on where to stay and what to do in Hong Kong, London and LA in Aug/Sept this year. Looking to maximize benefits & points with Hilton so preferably staying in one of their hotels. HONG KONG - Was looking at Garden Inn Hong Kong as it's much cheaper than Conrad...

Booking some upcoming stays in Calgary and SFO and wanting to clarify a few things before using online check in. If you check in online and select your room, does this reduce your chances of getting an upgrade when you arrive at the property? What is the best way to approach the upgrade if one...

Haven't seen it posted anywhere so thought I'd share this with everyone. Got an email from Midas where any vehicle service will earn you 6000 bonus points plus 3 points per $. Stack that with your credit card and it works out to be pretty decent. Not a targeted offer either. T&C's: Valid...

Staying in Sydney next weekend (17th-19th) - basically looking for somewhere close to the nightlife/harbor and that has a decent pool with a pool bar. Last place I stayed (Pullman Hyde Park) has a rather disappointing roof top bar which was actually more like a spa. Thinking of just going with...

Heading to Fiji in March for 4 nights and have no idea where to stay. 3-4 of us going (friends) and hoping for something with beach views and nice pools! I'm Gold with HH thanks to VA but am happy to stay elsewhere if it's nicer with similar prices to Hilton. Budget for accom. (not inc...

Looking at flying OOL - SYD next week and am trying to decide whether to go with Getaway or Elevate. I am only flying to reach gold status while this double status credit promotion is running. I've tried searching this thread (...

So I finally signed up for the Platinum Edge (special thanks to prozac) and I want to try and make the most from the card. I've been closely following the credit card at supermarkets thread but am getting swamped with all the info in there, so just wondering what everyone's recommendations are...

I pay rent via One Rent through my real estate and wanted to know if it would earn points (using a Visa as they don't accept Amex). Basically I provided my CC details when I signed up and I'm charged rent each fortnight. Not sure if this is considered BPAY or how it works but seeing as my CC is...

So been pondering whether or not to post my experience but decided to do it in the end to get some opinions on what I should do next. I was booked in LAX - BNE in J VA a few weeks ago and a few hours before the flight whilst I was in the *A lounge, I noticed on the display boards that the...