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The Ultimate Frequent Flyer Reward - Free Space Travel

Here is one for those of you who have become blasé with the joys of travelling.  How about using your frequent flyer points for (almost) space travel?  Well, a Canadian frequent flyer is doing just that!

Nick Koulovasilopoulos is taking a trip as close to outer space as you can get without a space ship, for free using three million frequent flyer points he's racked up with American Express.  He will travel to the edge-of-space trip in a MiG-29 fighter aircraft that will break the sound barrier and allow him to view the curvature of the earth. Nick has been a member of the American Express Membership Rewards program since 1989. It took him only about a year to accumulate the three million points he needed for the edge-of-space adventure. His trip to Moscow also includes a tour of Russian space centre facilities. If you are interested in the real space travel - and can afford the $200,000 price tag - take a look at Virgin Galactic.

New deals for February are now in. Book a stay for a summer getaway with fantastic bonus offers, discounted rates and exceptional extras.

Don't miss out on the fantastic frequent flyer specials on during February where Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn double or triple points when they book online at many of our key hotels.

 Deals this hot won't last.

Book now at qantas.com/hotels

 
Best Credit Card for Domestic TravelIs it worth using points earned from credit cards for domestic travel? Read the  ADVICE offered by some senior members and come to your own conclusion.

Best FF Program for AussiesThere isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but read some SUGGESTED GUIDELINES which should help make your decision. 

Airport TaxesRead one member's novel approach to limit AIRPORT TAXES  by getting the airlines to pay an annual charge.  Would they be in a better position to negotiate a better deal on behalf of the passengers?

Screaming KidsProbably unavoidable, but read the 9 TIPS one member suggests to minimize the behaviour. Thanks for the suggestion acampbel, maybe airlines will indeed publish that information pack!

Discounted Travel for InfantsWhile on the subject of children, one member requested assistance in identifying CHILDREN DISCOUNTS. Read our experts advice.

Concierge ServiceA new member asks whether Amex can really deliver on the  CONCIERGE SERVICE they offer with selected cards.  Well, some members have certainly found it useful - even finding a Pug breeder in Victoria!

Rent a Compact Car (Group B, e.g. Hyundai Getz 5 door auto) through to a Full Size Car (Group E, e.g. Mitsubishi 380) for 3 consecutive days between 5 January and 15 March, 2008 and get the fourth day free* of time and kilometre charges.

Book now at budget.com.au

FliteMate - Air Pressure Relief
$12.71 per pair (or just $25.46 for 3 pairs!)
Save 15%
Plus $5 Delivery

These innovative pressure and noise reducing ear plugs improve your comfort when flying.

FliteMate reduces or eliminate the painful effects of rapid pressure changes on your eardrums. This works by controlling the rate at which changing pressure is applied to the eardrum, giving your ears time to adjust naturally.

While FliteMates do reduce the amount of sound you will hear, you can still hear the important things like: Voices Announcements, Movie soundtracks, and Stereo headphones.

Purchase now at frequentflyerstore.com.au