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    Strategy to obtain US Amex

    Is the original post guide still appropriate, or is there an updated guide? Also, are obtaining a US card possible for someone on a salary in AU? (Noting that we need to apply for an LLC in US)
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    Best way to find J class award seats?

    Well this makes a lot of sense now, thank you!
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    Best way to find J class award seats?

    I've recently made the switch to Velocity from Kris after point devaluations and i've found the Virgin website is much less intuitive than the SIA and even Qantas website trying to find a J class reward seat. I've tried numerous dates for SYD > JFK / LHR as examples and I can never find out...
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    New Amex redemption rates for SQ/EK; adding transfers to QR/HA

    What's the general sentiment for people due to this change? Staying, moving etc. I try to churn cards so would want a transfer partner that has commonality and that pretty much leaves me with Qantas, Velocity or Kris. Due to devaluation of Kris, I think I will move away to accumulate Velocity...
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    Possible to extend miles through flight booking?

    I have several parcels of points expiring in Sep, Nov and Dec this year and want to ideally book a Europe return trip on business in mid-year 2025. As I can only only book about a year in advance, is there a way to achieve this timeframe without having to pay for the points extension each time...
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    Do First/Suite Saver seats get released from Sydney > Europe?

    Thanks MathNerd, you're absolutely right on point 1 I completely forgot to take this into account - would have been a nasty surprise if i booked them! Thank you for the information above, very helpful! Knowing this, and obviously my opinion, but almost seems that the 280k cost is not worth...
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    Do First/Suite Saver seats get released from Sydney > Europe?

    I can see a few if i search Melbourne - London, for example one on 24/06/24 and 17/06/24: I'm just searching for 1 person just to see if there is even 1 Sydney First/Suite Saver seat. No specific date, nor destination as long as it's not domestic. Really, the treat is to be able to take a...
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    Do First/Suite Saver seats get released from Sydney > Europe?

    Finally saved enough points for 2x First/Suite seats for a honeymoon to Europe next year from Sydney. Looking at the miles calculator, it say's a Saver is 183,500 and advantage is 282,000. However, when i look at Sydney > London, Paris, Frankfurt or Zurich where the Suites flights are available...
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