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I am unsure whether my account was hacked. Recently when trying to get an award flight back from BKK, I discovered my name was changed. It now fails to match my passport. I did not request a name change, and I did not receive notification from QF about any changes. At this stage my points seem...

I am planning to fly Melb - Barcelona and return via Bangkok in October 2018. For the round trip four Qantas flights (QF8409, QF8187, QF8186 and QF8384), are operated by Emirates, and two (QF24 and QF471) are operated by Qantas. Could members confirm that the QF flights operated by Emirates...

The following article is sure to create some interest among AFF members. Although a little thin on detail, it seems that rather than completely eliminating seat recline, the new seats will have a soft recline, which is code for limited recline. Past discussions about seat recline have been...

In September 2017, I am flying to Turkey with my bike, and spending a couple of nights in Bangkok before resuming my journey. I propose to leave the bike at the Left Luggage desk on level four (departures) while in Bangkok. I understand that the desk operates seven days per week. However, I am...

I am flying MEL-BKK return later in 2016. AFF members have mentioned on numerous occasions that using points to upgrade represents the best use of QFF points. Never having used points to upgrade, I would like to see the required points to upgrade from Y to T or W or J. After logging in to my...

I am looking to book MEL-BKK return in Y class using classic points. I can fly via SYD if required. The proposed dates are 1 Sept (out) and 1 Oct (return), but are very flexible and can be pushed out by a month if required. While I can find QF23 to BKK, I cannot find the return leg QF24. There...

Just wondering if anyone has first-hand experience claiming on their complementary Platinum or Signature card travel insurance. I travel to Asia for 4 - 8 weeks in order to escape Canberra's winter, and have been doing this for greater than a decade. During each visit I rely solely on my...

Just wondering if any members use a VPN such as www.hidemyass.com to pick up better-priced fares than would be achievable otherwise. As we know, customers with Australian IP addresses can pay a premium when purchasing goods and services from OS. I am seeking a one-way fare from BKK to SYD...

Hi all Re Potential impact of a new passport number on an international ticket My current passport expires in September 2015. It has insufficient validity for my China trip commencing 7 July 2015. China visas require 6 months validity from proposed date of entry into China. I have applied...

I am planning a couple of months cycling in China in 2015. When finished, I plan to fly to Bangkok, and rest up for a couple of days before flying home to Australia. My bike will be packed in a standard bike box commencing Chengdu. I hope to leave it at Suvarnabhumi while I am in Bangkok rather...

As we know, we often pay over the odds for international flights booked in Australia. Could someone please advise on whether this holds true for Asian destinations, or is restricted mainly to longer haul destinations such as UK and USA. Thanks in advance Bush

I intend returning from BKK to SYD on 28 or 29 Sept. The cheapest carrier is currently Scoot (flight TZ301). The fare has jumped considerably over the past fortnight, and now approaches AU$400. On the BKK-SIN leg, all standard economy seats seem available (none appears occupied). On the...

Interesting article in BBC on-line world news 23Dec 2011. Quote: "Excessive fees for using a debit or credit card to buy items such as travel or cinema tickets will be banned by the end of 2012, under government plans...The move comes amid complaints that airlines, booking agencies and even...

Morning all Re: LJ Hooker & Qantas Frequent Flyer Points Any body had success getting QFF points out of LJHooker following listing and sale of property through them? My LJHooker agent tells me that it only applies if 4% commission is paid. I negotiated a lower commission. There is nothing...

Interesting article in today's SMH (Sun 20 Sept09) about airlines charging multiple credit card fees for single transactions, and reaping millions of dollars in the process (see link below). credit card airlines It seems that all domestic airlines impose "per person, per flight" surcharges...

Just wondering if any members can throw some light on what to expect from Qantas following cancellation of an international flight. Here are the details: In November 2008, wife used QFF points to book BKK-SYD on flight QF2 leaving BKK August 13 at 18:10pm. In March 2009, Qantas phoned to say...

I have previously flown AirAsia for cheap short-haul country-jumping. On the whole they are pretty efficient and good value. Recently I was lucky enought to pick up some free AirAsiaX flights: MEL KLL, and KLL HKT for travel in Aug09. The plane is an Airbus 330. Sure it wet season, but...

Apologies to Mel, but simply couldn't find a spot to post my question. Could Dave or anyone else tell me what plane AirAsiaX are using for their Melbourne - Kuala Lumpa flights. Now, before you say...its an A330-300, the flight number is D7 2723 and my Air Asia view/change seating shows a...