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  1. Mattg

    Qantas reward bookings on Bangkok Airways

    Does anyone remember back in June 2019 when Qantas announced you would soon be able to redeem points for Classic Flight Reward seats on Bangkok Airways? I realise that covid has happened in the meantime, but there didn't seem to be any movement on this even before the pandemic. It's still not...
  2. S

    ANZ rewards redemption open

    Hi - Not sure if it announced already - but I just logged on and redeemed some ANZ reward points to Velocity points Regards
  3. whole-lotta-moxie

    Changes to Qantas search tool and points redemption?

    It seems that qantas have changed their search engine, or am i missing something? When I use to search on qantas i could search for a whole month and search on Business or First for the month. I can't seem to get that option now. The other change is that the points seem to have changed also. It...
  4. Duffa

    Redemption booking FROM Doha on Qantas FF points

    I'm trying to book flights from Doha to UK for a relative. I cant get Doha to 'populate' in the FROM section of the booking engine. If I dummy book LGW-DOH return it shows flights but when I try to do the opposite, Doha will not come up. Has anyone else had the same problem? QF Bronze
  5. Mattg

    Increase in Avios needed for partner short-haul awards?

    LoyaltyLobby has published an article which claims British Airways has just increased the number of Avios required to book short-haul awards on partner airlines - British Airways Changes Avios Required For Select Partner Awards Effective Immediately However, when I just did a few quick searches...
  6. support

    FF Solutions Webinar – Preserve Your Points During COVID-19

    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 many domestic travel restrictions in...
  7. Mattg

    30% off Qantas Classic Flight Rewards to selected destinations

    Anyone noticed that the points required for Qantas award flights on some routes (e.g. CBR-OOL) are now showing as 30% off in Y on the QF website?
  8. T

    Qatar J Redemption with Classic Rewards - No Seat Selection

    I've just redeemed QFF points for a QR redemption in J. It's confirmed but now I don't get any seat selection (even when using PNR on the QR Booking Manager portal). Just wondering what else this fare won't come with? Am I right in guessing there will be no lounge access? TIA UPDATE Just read...
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    FF Solutions Webinar – International Travel During COVID-19

    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. Since the beginning of the pandemic...
  10. B

    180k Altitude Points - What to redeem for?

    Having trouble deciding what to redeem my altitude points for. Originally got the card for KF points. But international travel doesn't seem to be coming back any time soon. Any suggestions what to redeem for? KF and Velocity are both 0.33 conversion or there's an option 141k points to $500...
  11. rsellens

    BNE-HBA redemption online

    I have been trying to find a rewards flight from BNE to HBA either direct or via SYD. At the moment the points quoted are those for zone 3 (1201-2400 miles). The actual distance either direct or via Sydney is 1111 miles so they should be quoting points for zone 2 (601 to 1200 miles). I don't...
  12. L

    Booking points redemption for another person

    Hey all, I'm wondering if you can still book flights for friends on point. I recall there used to be a check box to say you were booking for someone else - but I've gone through the points booking screen by screen and can't see it. Can you still do this? I'm traveling too but I can't get a...
  13. A

    Is it worth more to redeem (transfer) Amex Point for Flights (Krisflyer) or Hotel (Marriott)?

    Hi guys, I have accumulated Amex Points, I usually used it for SQ Business Class redemption. I’ve never looked into hotel room redemption before. Just wondering is it worth considering transferring to Marriot Bonvoy? or Flight is definitely more valuable per point? Thank you
  14. Mattg

    Use Qantas points to book ski lift passes in NZ

    You can now redeem Qantas points at the Qantas Rewards Store to buy lift passes at five snowfields in New Zealand. Not amazing value but another option if you've got too many points and want to take a holiday in NZ. Early-bird pricing starts from 17,000 Qantas points (which gets you a pass...
  15. Mattg

    Taxes on Airpoints international award bookings

    So, I'm aware that Airpoints Dollars are treated like cash, with 1 Airpoints Dollar worth $1 towards the cost of a ticket. On domestic NZ bookings, you can use Airpoints to cover the entire fare including taxes. But on international bookings, you have to pay for any taxes/charges using cash...
  16. A

    Booking JQ flight + baggage using QFF points

    Looking at using QFF points to purchase a JQ ticket. Only options through Q website are Starter and Max. If I purchase Starter fare can I then purchase baggage separately on Jetstar website? The Max bundle is overkill. Starter plus some baggage would be ok.
  17. T

    QFF Redemption nominees

    Hi all, May I ask if I can potentially make bookings for other people and myself if I get a full access to an account of my friend with QFF points. In Krisflyer is easy to add up to 5 nominees per year. QFF I read only Family members are allowed? I can check with my account as I don't...
  18. Daver6

    No availability ever for Hertz points redemptions?

    Following on from this now closed thread Redeeming Hertz Points I can't seem to find any way to actually redeem my points. No matter what dates or locations in Australia I pick I always get the following message To be honest, the Hertz website is generally terrible to use, but I can't...
  19. Saanch

    Anyone has been successful to get the Rewards flight from Emirates

    I was looking to redeem an award flight for return ticket to Japan from Australia for 85K Skywards points in J class. I couldn't find any availability, was wondering if anyone in past was successful to get this? any tricks to get this
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    FF Solutions Webinar – New Opportunities to Buy Airline Miles in 2021

    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. Faced with plummeting passenger demand and...
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