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Qantas launches Classic Plus Flight Rewards; bookings now open
Apr 09, 2024, 02:12 PMThe 550k points redemption is for Business Class which sells for around 5x economy. Redoing the numbers using that pricing make the Grange a very expensive use of points.
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Qantas launches Classic Plus Flight Rewards; bookings now open
Apr 08, 2024, 01:06 PMThis measure is clearly to avoid having to change ratios for conversion of partner points. KF increased points required by 50% for most credit cards, Qantas has hung their profitability on selling points to financial institutions and retailers. This measure is so they can say the amount of points...
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Turkish Airlines to start Sydney-Istanbul flights this year
Mar 06, 2024, 06:37 PMLet’s all push Amex etc to add Miles and Smiles for point redemption.
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Turkish Airlines begins Melbourne-Istanbul flights
Dec 18, 2023, 01:50 PMI will now cross my fingers that AMEX adds Miles and Smiles. The devaluation from MR to Krisflyer would make Turkish an intriguing competitor.
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The complete Accor Plus membership guide: benefits, cost
Dec 15, 2023, 06:52 PMI have had many more positive Accor experiences than negative and have been able to use my benefits more easily than at Hilton. It has been a valuable addition to the Amex Platinum benefits for me.
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Phillipines Airlines cancellation and refund
Oct 09, 2023, 06:22 PMSo 6 weeks ago Philippines let my wife know her flight for the next day was cancelled but she was rebooked for 6 days hence. The typhoon conditions in Manila made that decision for them, but the need to cancel the TK flight from MNL to VCE was a shame. Turkish airlines refunded within hours less ...
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7 hour layover in LAX
Aug 04, 2023, 04:24 PMFully endorse the Venice/Santa Monica idea. Venice has by far the better breakfast/cafe/funky vibe. If you are comfortable on a cycle there are plenty of places to hire one after your coffee at the Aussie inspired Great White and you can swing up or down the coast - to Santa Monica you pass Muscl...
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What would you choose?
May 10, 2023, 11:39 PMAA is a great J hard product. You will be very sad if it is foggy in Sydney or Melbourne, night before departure seems sensible…
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American Express Travel - Why is it so expensive?
Mar 29, 2023, 10:25 PMUseful for hotel and rental car bookings, rarely worth using for flights.
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Qantas wins CHOICE Shonky Award
Nov 07, 2022, 10:09 PMOriginally Posted by magpie I just travelled on QF9 and returned QF2 in business having travelled SQ to Seoul a month previously. It was chalk and cheese. SQ was poor across the board. 4 flights in business for $10k and you get no amenities kit, no pyjamas, very average food, not very impressive ...