Planesa380, thanks so much for detailed in-depth reply. Appreciate it. Ads086, feel your pain!! I tried to pay at airport today and someone else’s card was lodged in the machine. Boy did that create ructions!!For anyone playing along at home; easiest way of handling this seems to be pay at ...

Hi allFlew United couple of times over the last 2 weeks and at no time was my platinum velocity status acknowledged or applied. Resulted in $300 usd each flight for additional bags. Has anyone else come across this and how did you solve it? United have been less than helpful. Cheers!!

Have a look at World Nomad’s Explorer option. That’s what we settled on for our upcoming US jaunt. B.

Hi allAttempted to book united flight through velocity within the US today. Had points and money taken but no ticket issued. When I rang through to velocity they informed me they’re still ironing out lots of bugs. Couldn’t tell me when I should try again. Just a heads up to save you s...