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Member Since 02/05/2018
Last Seen 17/05/2024
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freshofftheboat commented on Lufthansa/Asiana: Algiers to Sydney in Business Class: US$1808 (A$2787) Return @ Momondo
Just be mindful that an Algerian visa may be relatively difficult to obtain (for AUS passport holders). I've heard of several rejections…
13/04/2024 - 18:09
freshofftheboat commented on AmEx Explorer: 100,000 Membership Rewards Points (with $4000 Spend in 3 Months) & $400 Travel Credit, $395 Annual Fee
Ahhh, the good old days when the sign up bonus for this card was 240k points!
08/04/2024 - 19:32
freshofftheboat replied to nomnomnom on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
You can DEFINITIVELY redeem Aeroplan miles after cancelling HSBC card. Be mindful of the 18 month mileage expiration date.
04/04/2024 - 09:49
freshofftheboat replied to ozbargainerlife1 on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
Thats because your Virgin FF number was attached to the booking. In order to get Aeroplan points, you would have to remove the Virgin FF…
21/03/2024 - 11:42
freshofftheboat replied to gembel on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
It can be sometimes difficult to do online, you can change it at the check-in desk/lounge/gate as well.
21/03/2024 - 10:51
freshofftheboat commented on TaylorMade Spider GT Roll Back Silver SB Putter $199 ($179.10 with Code, Was $529) Delivered @ The Golf Clearance Outlet
Still some in stock for WA! Thanks for posting OP! Love me a golf deal
09/11/2023 - 12:12
freshofftheboat commented on 15% off Ultimate eGift Cards (Variable Load, 1 Order Per Customer, Max Value $2,500) @ Giftcards.com.au
DATA POINT Ordered at 1006 (AEST) Transaction Failed Message Money taken from CC (Citi Mastercard) NO invoice sent to e-mail Just received…
20/09/2023 - 13:56
freshofftheboat commented on 15% off Ultimate eGift Cards (Variable Load, 1 Order Per Customer, Max Value $2,500) @ Giftcards.com.au
Datapoint 2x attempts with Citi Mastercard - both failed. No money taken from account.
20/09/2023 - 09:11
freshofftheboat replied to sassypants on Qantas Business Class for 69,000 Points Extra, Worth It?
No Boeing 737 is able to operate a 12 hour flight. The only ones in QF fleet able to do so are; A330 B789 A380 All well worth upgrading on…
21/04/2023 - 15:39
freshofftheboat replied to May4th on Qantas Business Class for 69,000 Points Extra, Worth It?
But were you ever willing to fork out 3k for that flight in the first place? Points are only worth as much as what you're willing to…
21/04/2023 - 15:36
freshofftheboat commented on What is the best Hotel Loyalty Program?
Hyatt Globalist is without a doubt the best top tier hotel status. The program itself is highly engaging, and benefits of Globalist are…
13/04/2023 - 15:40
freshofftheboat commented on Citi Prestige Credit Card: 300,000 Citi Rewards Points ($10,000 Spend in 90 Days), $350 First Year Fee (Save $350)
Datapoint; applied 10pm last night, approved 12pm today. Nil phone calls, nil questions asked. Nice
10/03/2023 - 15:29
freshofftheboat commented on Whose Responsibility Is It to Stack The Airport Security Trays? Yours, or The Airport Staff's?
I stack my tray, and the left over trays of other travellers as well. It encourages the crowd to move down away from the security scanner,…
21/02/2023 - 10:34
freshofftheboat replied to scozbargain on $50 Discount on Qantas Return Flights, 12-Month Status Credit Extension for Qantas Frequent Flyers @ Qantas (App Required)
Gold lounge pass will be for Domestic Business Lounge (which is usually accessible for Platinum and Oneworld Emerald and Business…
21/08/2022 - 15:46
freshofftheboat replied to bobbified on Qantas Health Insurance Member? Any Good?
You’d be surprised. When I do my annual comparison, they are generally equal, if not, more pricey than HCF/Medibank et al (for comparable…
25/02/2022 - 18:57
freshofftheboat replied to bobbified on Qantas Health Insurance Member? Any Good?
Here is a well explained example (anaesthesia); http://www.pacificanaesthesia.com.au/pa/patients-fees.html
25/02/2022 - 17:03
freshofftheboat commented on Qantas Health Insurance Member? Any Good?
I avoid any NIB backed policy. They don't remunerate doctors appropriately - and these costs are passed onto the patient, increasing your…
25/02/2022 - 12:12
freshofftheboat replied to enigma48 on Get Oneworld Alliance Emerald Status (Qantas, Cathay etc) by Purchasing 200,000 Finnair Miles €2575 (~A$4065) @ Finnair Plus
No you do not get preferential access to QF reward seats as a OW Emerald. It is exclusive for QF Elite members.
23/12/2021 - 11:27
freshofftheboat replied to Platinumtelecom on SYD to HND on ANA - Will Flight Be Reinstated?
ANA (NH) currently operate their Boeing 787-9 on their SYD route. This has a staggered Business class configuration, not the Room (which…
07/11/2021 - 20:42
freshofftheboat replied to JuryWheel on 20% Bonus Velocity Points Transfer Offer (Nov 2021) @ Velocity Frequent Flyer
Broad question, depends whether you have a redemption in mind. There are sweet spots in each airline’s reward chart. Keep in mind:…
01/11/2021 - 10:51
freshofftheboat commented on $421.45-$522.26 iPad 2, 3, 4, 5 Trade-in Value When Purchasing Selected Microsoft Surface Devices @ Microsoft via CEXchange
My partners ipad2 has her name engraved on it from Apple. Is it right to assume that is an “etching” and that the trade in price is…
25/09/2021 - 14:44
freshofftheboat replied to Polak on $20 Discount to QF/JQ Flights or 1000 Qantas Points or 15 Status Credits for Fully Vaccinated FF Members @ QANTAS
No, they have no more insight than you or I do. It is available for booking because Qantas are hoping suckers book in hope, and that you're…
23/08/2021 - 12:48
freshofftheboat replied to tunzafun001 on NZ Redemption Flights - KF / VF?
Never been Delta. You can use United's website, and as of recent, you can search directly on SQ website for NZ availability.
05/06/2021 - 12:06
freshofftheboat commented on NZ Redemption Flights - KF / VF?
You can redeem your KrisFlyer miles for Air New Zealand as they are Star Alliance partners. It will cost 12500miles one way from ANY…
04/06/2021 - 21:28
freshofftheboat commented on Telstra Drops AFL and Sports Live Pass
LOL I just signed up to a Telstra plan via TGG, with AFL Live-Pass being one of the main reasons. Having said that though, I am eligible…
03/02/2021 - 11:46
freshofftheboat replied to Sygnoze on iPad Pro 11 256GB Wi-Fi Space Grey $1,239 + $74.95 Delivery @ Becextech ($1248.25 Officeworks Pricematch)
I was successful in price matching them, but that was 2 years ago for an iPhone Xs
29/12/2020 - 11:40
freshofftheboat commented on Will Stores Price Match Samsung EPP or TheGoodGuys Commercial Store for a TV?
I've also had TGG match their own commercial site, YMMV. Good luck
05/12/2020 - 11:00
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