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Hi Everyone , After reading a number of posts and trip reports , I am looking for some recommendations on the best resort between IC Fiji and Sheraton Fiji Golf&Beach resort ( stay is in the last week of June 2024 for a week). As we have a kid who is 8 , I am not sure some of the recommended...

Did any have experience in using the cashback provided by AIA health when booking VA flights. As per the terms only the primary traveller will be provided the cashback but it does not specify anything about the kids as they won't have their own AIA vitality account. Any pointers or suggestions...

If I have any upcoming reservation at any IC property prior to signing up for the Ambassador program , do I get to use the advertised benefits or do I have to make reservations only after signing up. Have a few holidays planned ; hence looking at spending USD 200 and if that outweighs the...

Hi Experts , we have an upcoming trip to Italy ( from Melbourne) and plan to take trains within Italy to move around different cities ( Como , Venice , Florence , Rome and Amalfi). Based on your experiences , can you please suggest if it is better to buy Eurail Italy Pass or book individual...

Hi AFF experts , can I please check your feedback on accessing the Qantas lounge as a Qatar Platinum member. If am able to access the lounge , will I be allowed be take my partner and kid as guests. I tried looking up and it says I should be okay however wanted to check the experience of others...

Hi Experts , we will be visiting NZ shortly for around 2 weeks ; The optus roaming comes at a daily date of AUD5 , hence looking for any better and cheap options to have data over the entire duration which works out to be close to 60AUD if I use the default Optus roaming option. Have done some...

Hi Experts , Looking for some suggestions or recommendations for Accor properties ( family accommodation) in Italy ( Florence , Venice , Rome) that are not too pricy and have kids activities. Tried looking up online but did not find any or may be I was not looking at the right place. Thanks

I have bookings from MEL -- MXP and FCO -- MEL in May/Jun 2024 which I booked on VA flight number though it is a Qatar flight. Now I get a notification that they have changed my flights and instead of 1 stop they have rebooked me on 2 stop itinerary. Let me add one more tangent to the mix , I...

Hi Experts , Just wondering if there are any lounges at Cairns Domestic Terminal , if travelling on VA metal. I checked online and only available lounge is QF business lounge ( which I should be able to access if flying QF metal). Additionally if I am One World Emerald , can I access the Qantas...

Hi Experts , We are planning to buy the RTW business class tickets for Sep/Oct 2024. We have checked different options from Australia and the price for pax is around 13K AUD. Are there any nearby destinations/ports where we could commence the RTW journey to reduce the price. Any...

Hi Experts , Wanting to know if anyone had any success in recent times to extend the expiry of stay plus night benefit. My membership expires on 31st Oct 2023 and have upcoming travels in Nov 2023. I tried reaching out to the customer service email but got a standard response saying nada zilch...

Hi Experts , we have booked VA flights(QR operated flights ) to Europe on the Amex travel website and the fare type at the time of booking was "choice"( economy in QR ). I want to explore the option to upgrading to business/first but the VA customer crew told me that as the flight is operated...

I have been trying to upgrade my VA ticket ( booked via Amex Travel ) but somehow unable to proceed. I am unsure if the restriction is with VA as Qantas seems to be allowing the same. Can someone please comment if they were able to upgrage using points on non-Qantas flights. Cheers

Hi Experts , Can someone please suggest what are the Emirates lounge options at Christchurch airport if flying business from CHC --> MEL. I tried looking up but it is pointing me to an average third party lounge but nothing similar to other Emirates lounges at other airports. Thanks

Hi AFF experts - Can I please check if there are any working Emirates discount codes that we could use for a future booking in May/June 2024. I tried searching online but did not have any luck. Any pointers/suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

Hi AFF experts , I have around 300K velocity points and planning to redeem them for travel to Italy/Europe in May 2024 ( not sure if I am already late). I have been searching on velocity portal but unable to find availability in any of the partner airlines which allow reward booking using...

Hello Experts , is there any option to use my velocity points to book from Christchurch to Melbourne. I want to make use of my stash of velocity points and unfortunately cannot find anything. ta

Today I was denied the discounted dining benefit at Mercure Brussels and the person at reception doesn’t seem to know about the benefits and mentioned that it does not work in Belgium. I made the payment in full for my breakfast however wanted to check if that is true at all ?? I thought my...

Hi guys , I have a sudden change in flights (by airlines) and we are reaching London early at 6:15 AM instead of afternoon. Our hotel check in is only at 3 PM , hence was checking to see if there will be any airport accommodations for 6 hours so we don't have to spend time at the terminal. I am...

On a work trip , the property refused to accept Amex and the total charge for the accommodation is more than my current personal card. Is there any other possible way to make payment while sorting out with the travel department within my company. I am assuming some of you might have come...