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Yes I realise, as mentioned I am only scouting the possibilities, so that I'm ready for when the seats might drop. If I don't know what I'm looking for it makes it much harder, so research is the key.

There's a third category. Between the first two. I'm one of them. Earners and Learners. I have about 1.2m points. It's taken me a decade to earn them. Credit card churning and serious point gathering, all the bit by bit effort for years with the goal of a wonderful trip or two in J. I...

I can imagine. But I admit I was guilty of bias there. Now I know, I'm glad about that. Thanks Ben.

JAL is one of my top choices,...(CX via HKG is another, and Velocity SIN, + QFF Air France from Sin to CDG, the other but that choice is fraught with danger that I wouldn't get the AF flight) I'm just about to research the JAL flights, and am really grateful you prompted me to look into them...

Well I think when/if Q finds that many FF-ers are not so interested in the big points of CR+ (unless they've got plenty to blow) and still want the CRs I reckon they'll think about phasing them out, or blending them. That worries me, - when a person is not a very frequent traveller, and has...

oh, I didn't know that CI was Taiwanese. I feel quite foolish, because I always research everything...I guessed the name sort of said everything I needed to know. Except it doesnt! I'm very interested that you thought J CI was good. I've just spent 15 minutes going back through some of my...

thanks so much, but not quite my dates yet, was just looking 'early' so that I know what to look for.

Isn't that stupid! I know you have all talked about the booking portal for a very long time. But that scenario Maroonone, is just pathetic. I also have had the box choose a completely different date for me, when on the multicity, which is just the clunkiest slowest portal on the planet. I...

Thanks for explaining this. Appreciated.

Yes, already. I chose QFF points before I knew enough to realise Krisflyer was probably better. :/ thankyou for those strategies. THATS exactly the type of thing I was looking for guidance on and I really appreciate it. I know it shouldn't be that hard, but I probably got a little confused...

ok, yes I get it. I hold only QFF points except about 200K velocity. I don't belong to any other airline groups that I hold points in. But I can't use my QFF points in 'other' clubs, right? 1712451148 any patterns you've discerned? Or is it as chaotic as Qantas' IT department?

That TYO>HEL>FRA was one I had considered. (and love Tokyo so extra bonus.) I dislike China airlines and through previous experience am steering away from them, though it's annoying because their availability and destinations are clearly the most obvious. @ WilsonM - sorry if it's a silly...

Right. All very sensible advice. So perhaps ditch the Rome/nearby scenario etc. and also Right. I'll try to set up some alerts (I'll have to learn how) and then enjoy whatever the trip on any carrier to anywhere as I always do. @aikman - is there ANY predictable nature to when certain...

True, I'm trying hard not to be too picky, only that I'm pretty new to J, and it all seems so exciting, so I was trying to fly the 'nice' ones if possible before I run out of points. I'm only a silver status holder. Some excellent suggestions there for alternate routes. I don't mind at all...

We have plenty, about 1,200,000 QFF and also another 150K with Velocity. I'm not desperate to book every leg with QFF, but was trying to prove to my husband that the last 10 years of Qantas Bankwest credit card, St. George Amplify, and WWorths points were worth it. :) We COULD book some legs...

ah, that's why I'm only seeing BA in Sept Oct, and no later? @Chris - can you explain: am not sure what that means. (sorry). All in all, I'm not a person who likes to leave things to the last minute. In the past, we didn't have to...we could book - should book as soon as the tickets are...

Surely it can't be that hard booking a classic award from Syd to Italy or thereabouts next April/May 2025 and back from France or thereabouts to home next May/June 2025? I've done it before, fairly easily before 2019/20 stuffed everything, but now... rather than getting better, more streamlined...

@stoney I find that difficult to believe (not you, but them.) I worked for AAMI for 14 years, including claims. A 'claim' is not an 'intent to claim', but a written up, and paid out claim. If a 'claim' is lodged, and knocked back, then you have not 'made a claim against them.'. Eg in car...

VERY informative, thankyou @MEL_Traveller You're a real help. I appreciate it.

Yes it was Syd>Sing Sing>paris - that's interesting - yes it allows cancellations, but not sure how ACL could possibly help - I guess I'm in the wait and see basket at the moment. I just have to work out how LONG to wait before I start foot stamping.