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  1. A

    Perth to Cape Town/Johannesburg no redemption?

    Hi everyone, Just wondering are there no flights from Perth to Cape Town or Johannesburg anymore? I saw it last month and can't find it anymore. Not sure if i'm looking at it wrong. I would like to travel Jan -April. I have velocity points. Thank you so much.
  2. J

    Seat Selection Qatar redemption

    Hey guys, Got a rewards redemption booked through Qantas on a Qatar plane. I can't see how to select seats. On the Qatar website it says "Please select your seat at check in." Does that mean that I cannot select a seat? Thanks
  3. Mattg

    Can you redeem VS Flying Club points for VA J?

    Anyone know if it's possible to redeem Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points for business class seats on Virgin Australia? Here's the relevant award chart on the Virgin Atlantic website...
  4. D

    Diamond benefits for redemption (3rd party) stays?

    I am planning to use my expiring Asia Miles points to book a few nights at the new Hilton Singapore. I have Diamond HH membership. I am guessing I don't get any Diamond benefits like free breakfast/upgrade etc right? otherwise I hv to redemption a higher level room for executive lounge access...
  5. K

    SIA redemption booking change/cancel

    Hi all Wondering if anyone has any tips or insight into this situation. We have two one way Singapore Airlines redemption bookings: SYD to SIN 14 March 2023 (Business Class - 124,000 krisflyer miles for 2 passengers) SIN to SYD 23 March 2023 (Business Class - 124,000 krisflyer miles for 2...
  6. R

    Unable to redeem $50 and strange charges from Qantas

    Good Evening all. I have two queries here. Firstly, I found out about AJ's apology, status extension & $50 credit whilst sitting on a Qantas 738. On Monday morning, I thought I would try and claim it as I was checking my QF point balance. It should be so bloody easy to claim, but it isn't...
  7. geok

    Is it possible to redeem awards booking for EK Flights not originating from Australia?

    Considering there are no award availability from any port in Australia to DXB for 2023, is it possible to book e.g. DXB to CAI in my case which shows plenty of J Class availability online or do I have to call up Qantas? It doesn't seem to work via the Qantas Site. I am planning to purchase...
  8. P

    Velocity redemption discounts

    Earlier this year Velocity was offering 30% off redemption bookings and I got a great deal booking flights. Does anyone know whether Velocity do this on a regular or semi-regular basis and if so roughly how often? TIA
  9. S

    Whats the most expensive Redemption using points possible?

    Whats the most expensive single item/category on any airline program redemption available? Im not privvy to the programs the bill gates of the world have access to but Obviously excluding cashbacks/credits, and has to be a single item, not 10,000 movie tickets The most expensive i've seen is...
  10. D

    Hertz redemption saga

    Hi All, I want to share my experience with a Hertz points redemption in Honolulu, Hawaii. Essentially, I was looking for a free hire car when planning a trip. I booked a car for a week on points, then cancelled. Booked again for another week, then a week or so later cancelled, about 75% of my...
  11. L

    Virgin Atlantic - Redeem for Air NZ Awards

    Follow up to the recent AFF article citing some decent Air NZ award availability in Business from MEL-AKL on the 787 and 777 (here: Unusual Air New Zealand Award Availability) I can see the awards in KrisFlyer and they appear real enough. I can't see them in the United search and Virgin...
  12. Frequent Flyer Solutions

    FF Solutions Webinar – KrisFlyer for Aussies

    I know that many of you are enjoying Matt's AFF on Air podcasts. As you probably know this is a free service available to all our members. But did you know that Matt also conducts regular webinars over at Frequent Flyer Solutions, our sister website. With all major Australian credit card...
  13. FromTheRail

    Getting earlier flight DOH-LHR on AA redemption

    I've got a DOH-LHR flight coming up soon, it's QR7 QR3 leaves an hour earlier I'm on AA redemption tickets which aren't showing QR3 as available, but on Expert Flyer I can see there are plenty of seats left (9+ in J) Do you think it's possible to get the earlier flight, or even worth the...
  14. P

    Infant seat on VA using Krisflyer points

    Hi team, I am doing a domestic flight in a couple of weeks with my family, VA metal using Krisflyer points to book. We have a 1yo who is turning 2 a couple of weeks after we travel, and really needs his own seat as he sits still for around 5 seconds. When I booked there was no option to book a...
  15. MJHoops

    How to fix Qantas classic reward after partner airline schedule change

    Since 14 June 2022 I have been trying to get Qantas to ticket me on alternative flights due to a schedule change by Japan Airlines. Today, 8 July 2022, I got my e-ticket. I am still waiting on my wife’s (we booked separately as she was a chance to cancel her booking). This was a classic reward...
  16. A

    KrisFlyer Redemption Booking - Removing One PAX Query

    Hoping someone can help please. I have 2 x Saver J redemptions booked SYD-SIN-LHR in Sept on the same ticket for 2 listed pax, booked via my KrisFlyer account with my points. Does anyone know if I can cancel the booking for the other pax with those points refunded and if KrisFlyer would still...
  17. zoom&boom

    CX Redemption Flights

    Try as I may I am unable to find any CX (CX metal) redemptions in J class. I’ve searched multiple routes and dates at 360 days out etc. Other airlines are available but no CX redemptions. Has anyone else seen this or is it finger trouble on my part?
  18. D

    Mel - Sin Business Class redemption seats on Qantas for next 8 months - none

    been searching fruitlessly an d the only one I found was on via Darwin where they then dump you on Jetstar Asia economy ..
  19. HNL808

    Redemption on HA

    I now have plenty of velocity points thanks to sign up bonuses of late and would love to book a coveted HA flight in Business Class with my Kids (four seats). I called Velocity this morning and did a search in April 2023 to find only two economy seats for the entire month! I felt motivated after...
  20. F

    Qatar redemption availabilities in J

    Hey All, I've been looking at best uses of my AMEX points for business class redemption fares to Europe for this time 2023. I've got a bunch of AVIOS in my Qatar account from some flying i've done over the last year and was thinking I could do Qatar Heathrow to Sydney in J. Their redemption...
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