dennismel

dennismel

Member since 21 Mar 2017

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  • 6 Total posts
  • 10 Discussion comments
  • 3 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • American Airlines - AAdvantage
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  • United Airlines Star Alliance 2019 Qantas Virgin Australia status match

    Mar 18, 2019, 09:49 AM

    Hi All,I have just been approved for the status match - I applied Friday afternoon and received notification of approval this morning (woohoo). I have a Thai Airways flight coming up in April though I've seen in the Ts & Cs the following ; During the 90-day Offer Period, you may not have acce...

  • American Express to open new Melbourne Airport lounge on March 27

    Mar 07, 2018, 02:31 PM

    Interesting! I'm VA Platinum heading to Hong Kong at the end of the month. Need to choose which lounge Etihad Business or this hmmm! Great problem to have

  • Star Alliance Gold status match for Qantas, Virgin Australia

    Mar 06, 2018, 09:28 AM

    Hi Chris,fantastic detailed article. I have a business reward saver ticket booked for September this year that was booked outright with points (SIA). Would this count towards the extension?

  • Singapore Airlines Business Class Upgrade Guide [+Tips]

    Feb 16, 2018, 01:10 PM

    I converted my velocity points to KrisFlyer Miles and booked 2 outright business class tickets. Was much better value than doing it through Virgin , waiting for the potential upgrade from virgin and SIA had the availability. I did it directly through the website. All was instantly confirmed - has...

  • Singapore Airlines launching new A380 first class business class

    Oct 31, 2017, 11:40 AM

    I'm in Business on the a380 / 777 / 330 in September of next year to LAX and Tokyo (on the way back to Melbourne). Looking forward to experiencing it!! Very excited to see what the big reveal looks like (one can only hope for Pyjamas in Business haha)

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  • Best way to use my remaining KF Miles

    Oct 23, 2018, 10:31 AM

    You're right. I might just purchase the fare and accumulate the points that come with it then utilise all of them at a later date.

  • Best way to use my remaining KF Miles

    Oct 23, 2018, 09:14 AM

    Hi All, I redeemed most of my KF miles though I have approx 110,000 remaining. Next year, my wife and I will be flying MEL - MAD in J class. I'm not sure what is the best way to maximise the use of points. Should I ; redeem 2 x 1 way tickets to Singapore and then make a new booking for Madrid? Th...

  • Your experience in finding out successful Upgrademe Bid

    Apr 03, 2018, 01:41 PM

    Originally Posted by CityRailJust an update - after all that, Business was full on both legs so I was unsuccessful! Originally Posted by dennismel Originally Posted by CityRail Originally Posted by dennismel Hey CityRail!Elevate fares though I'm Platinum (if that helps in your answer at all)...

  • Your experience in finding out successful Upgrademe Bid

    Mar 14, 2018, 04:07 PM

    Originally Posted by CityRail Originally Posted by dennismel Hey CityRail!Elevate fares though I'm Platinum (if that helps in your answer at all) Thank you Dennis! This helps (It seems that I might be able to get some upgrades to business for my next trip to Hong Kong then)May I ask how much i...

  • Your experience in finding out successful Upgrademe Bid

    Mar 14, 2018, 09:09 AM

    Hey CityRail!Elevate fares though I'm Platinum (if that helps in your answer at all)

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