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Hi all. I have 89K AA points that expire next month and I need a no cost (preferable) or very low cost way of keeping these points. Home life has gotten in the way of air travel so using points to travel is not an option. I have looked at threads on AFF and FlyerTalk but all the methods I...

I am heading to NYC in January for 6 nights and have my eye on the new Marriott at Broadway & 54th St. This building houses a Courtyard hotel (floors 6-32) and a Residence Inn (floors 36-64). What's the difference bw Marriott Residence Inn vs Courtyard hotels? I've never stayed in either, so...

Hi all. Is there an arrivals lounge at LHR that I can use when I get off my SQ flight? I am flying in J but have no SQ status. I am a Gold QF member if that matters but I imagine that just places me with the other great unwashed masses at LHR. Thanks, pw.

I am currently booked to fly J class on BA from LHR to JFK. This is a reward booking using AA points. I am trying to streamline my itinerary and am considering adding a flight from Glasgow to LHR on the same day. 1. I am planning to buy a BA domestic flight separately online. Will I have any...

Hi all. Hotel prices are obviously expensive this weekend but I couldn't make plans any sooner. I usually stay at the Langham or Sofitel but prices are $500+ per night. Many other hotels are not much cheaper. We want to be there for the Grand Final (28th Sept) for 2-3 nights but can be...

Hi all. Can anyone recommend a hotel in Amsterdam that has great canal views? The trip is for 2-3 nights in early January 2014. My budget would be €250 max per night and I don't have membership/affiliation with any hotel chain. Thanks, pw.

Hi all. Just a short report of my experiences on my recent flights. More importantly, it's an opportunity to thank all the people who post on this forum. While it did not come free, I never thought I would ever be flying 3 out of 4 legs in First class on a return SYD-LHR trip. It was wonderful...

Hi all. I'll be flying QF1/QF2 in a few weeks and wanted to make the most of my journey. I've never travelled internationally on QF J. I've never been to Dubai airport before and I haven't entered the UK via LHR since 2008! I am currently QF silver but will be gold on the return QF2 trip. I am...

Hello. I need to pick up a package at the DHL office at 3 Keith Smith Ave Mascot. It's somewhere at the domestic airport but I can't picture in my mind exactly where this is. I either cab it or drive to the parking station, so my trips are on the road heading up to the departures level. When I...

Hi all. Does anyone know of a discount code greater than 10% for Hertz car rentals in the UK? My travel dates and restrictions (2 day rental - Sunday & Monday. Central London pickup, no airports. Drop off in other location) leave me with Hertz cars to choose from. I've used Hertz before and...

I have started serious itinerary building in the last couple of days for my next jaunt and as a result have been buying airfares, train tickets, theatre tickets etc. While most transactions have gone off without a hitch, there are always a couple that trip me up: - the need to match billing...

I am travelling to the UK, France and US during the period Dec 2013/Jan 2014. It only occurred to me today I may need a new passport - mine expires late May 2014. I checked a few websites and apart from a valid passport and ESTA for the US, it appears I don't need to have 6 months validity...

The New York Hilton Midtown is the largest hotel in the city, with nearly 2,000 rooms. In August, it will earn another distinction: It will discontinue room service. The move will eliminate 55 jobs. It could also ignite an industrywide trend. Other hotels, such as the Hudson in New York and the...

Hi all. I am flying to AKL next weekend and I am looking for some lunch or dinner recommendations. Budget is not really an issue but I would like to be able to buy wine by the glass. I am over Asian food at the moment. Given the short time left, places with hard to get bookings should probably...

Hi all. I am 17K points short in my AA account for a flight redemption. I have already bought the full quota allowable on AA for 2013. I think I can buy Starwood points and convert them to AA points. The site is down at the moment, so I can't confirm is this is an option or what the price...

Hi all. Not sure who to call to find out if a hotel room for the overnight stay typically included on such flights. I am trying to book an AA award from Syd to Europe. The only option popping up is QF Sydney to Bangkok then Finnair to Helsinki and onwards to another European city. I would...

I'll be heading to AKL in June and I am looking for a hotel with some luxury for 3 nights. I haven't been to AKL in so long I can't recall much about it let alone a good place to stay. I don't belong to any hotel loyalty programs. So far I've seen: Langham - approx $261 per night in a club room...

Thanks, Qantas! Edited to add - I was flying Mel-Syd around lunchtime today.

Hello all. I am flying next week on a 2.30pm flight. Is this still lunch time or a snack? I had a look at the Q site and found nothing. I won't have enough time to head into the lounge to eat beforehand. Thanks, pw.

Hello. I am travelling LHR>JFK next January on a BA flight in business class. I've just discovered seat selection will cost me £65 outside of the 24 hour check-in timeframe. My flight leaves at 1pm so I don't really need to sleep...well, unless I need to catch up. :) I see from the seat plans...