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thrillho commented on Jetstar: Return Flights from Sydney to Fiji from A$437 (Fly Between May - Aug 2024) @ Skyscanner
I really detest the "only $X" in rep posts. Stop editorialising.
06/04/2024 - 08:06
thrillho replied to ryefig on Japan Airlines: Sydney to Tokyo, Japan Direct from $1048 Return (May-Dec) @ Beat That Flight
It’s 3-3-3 on the 777s and 2-4-2 on the 787s
04/04/2024 - 10:58
thrillho replied to slackme on Japan Airlines Premium Economy: Paris $2857 Frankfurt $2982 London $3119 Ex Sydney @ flightfinderau
To Europe, I think this is pretty good. JAL's premium offering is also not bad at all. If longhaul premium is around or just under double…
01/04/2024 - 09:48
thrillho commented on Recommend Me a New TV
That distance I'd be going 65 inches max. Have a 55 inch for a similar distance and it fits the room well.
28/03/2024 - 14:32
thrillho replied to bobbified on 30% off Velocity Points Purchases (between 1,000 - 250,000) @ Velocity Frequent Flyer
This, if you're looking at Business Class flights for example, and there's awards availability, and buying the points (and taking into…
13/03/2024 - 12:11
thrillho replied to HamWallet on Cathay Pacific Direct Flights to Hong Kong Return: SYD $803, BNE $813, MEL $821, PER $873 (Apr-Nov) @ flightfinderau
It's -50 degrees at 38,000 feet wherever you are over Earth
13/03/2024 - 08:56
thrillho commented on New Loungewear Set, Bulgari Amenity Kit, Chauffeur-Drive for Business Class on Select Routes @ Emirates
Does this include Qantas award redemptions?
29/02/2024 - 18:59
thrillho replied to Flying Ace on Qantas Tokyo Return: Direct Flights SYD $995, MEL $1156, BNE $1175 / HBA $1032, PER $1067, ADL $1170 & More [Mar-Nov] @ BTF
Agree, Qantas would need to undercut in order to tempt me.
23/02/2024 - 15:09
thrillho commented on Brake Fluid for 2000 Laser
Just popping in to say congratulations for keeping a 2000 Laser going strong in 2024!
21/02/2024 - 18:27
thrillho replied to Pedsy on Air Asia: Perth to Indonesia: Jakarta from $185 Return, Bali from $242 Return [Feb-Nov] @ Beat That Flight
Jakarta has cheap four and five star hotels, some world-class restaurants, and enough to do just outside the city (Bogor, waterfalls). Go…
11/02/2024 - 19:04
thrillho replied to TheFyrd on Virgin Money Velocity Flyer Card: 30,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $1,500 Spend Each Month for 2 Months, $64 First Year Fee
I get what you mean - I've always had a two-card system when I've had this which helps. But you can't really complain for 60k points (90k…
10/02/2024 - 17:21
thrillho replied to mogley on Virgin Money Velocity Flyer Card: 30,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $1,500 Spend Each Month for 2 Months, $64 First Year Fee
Planning on taking a domestic flight this year? Amex. Need cheap points? Velocity Flyer.
10/02/2024 - 12:49
thrillho replied to ninnypoop on Virgin Money Velocity Flyer Card: 30,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $1,500 Spend Each Month for 2 Months, $64 First Year Fee
I closed, re-opened maybe 6-7 months later and got my first month worth of bonus points last week, so it works. YMMV.
10/02/2024 - 12:45
thrillho commented on Virgin Money Velocity Flyer Card: 30,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $1,500 Spend Each Month for 2 Months, $64 First Year Fee
Just an FYI they're almost certain to close the loophole of closing and then re-opening it soon after. I've had this card twice in 9…
10/02/2024 - 10:11
thrillho replied to Lunarboogie on AirAsia Fares No Longer The Competitive Bargains They Were?
Just looking at Jetstar literally just then, heaps of dates MEL-SIN for $199 in coming weeks and months. One third cheaper.
09/02/2024 - 17:56
thrillho replied to Drakesy on AirAsia Fares No Longer The Competitive Bargains They Were?
Understand your points, but AirAsia’s competitors seem to be comfortably and consistently undercutting them - and offering IMO better…
09/02/2024 - 17:34
thrillho posted a forum topic AirAsia Fares No Longer The Competitive Bargains They Were?
Hello everyone, Avid bargain-hunter, especially when it comes to travel, but I’m wondering if my recent experiences (ie. since AirAsia…
09/02/2024 - 16:47
thrillho replied to Ehty on American Express Velocity Platinum Card - 120,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $3,000 Spend in 3 Months, $375 Annual Fee
Yeah I’ve had plenty - but not Amex since mid 2021, but given I churn maybe 5-6 a year, I’m wondering whether it’s worth bothering.…
08/02/2024 - 20:50
thrillho commented on American Express Velocity Platinum Card - 120,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $3,000 Spend in 3 Months, $375 Annual Fee
Seen heaps of doom and gloom about churners being rejected. Any churners been approved and can share a success story?
08/02/2024 - 19:53
thrillho replied to thrillho 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
Update - no longer feel like shit, point landed. Earned Dec.21
31/01/2024 - 19:51
thrillho replied to preemo on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 100,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee
So long as you're sure, you'll be fine. Call and double check if you uncertain too, they may be able to tell you.
16/01/2024 - 19:09
thrillho replied to llllllllllllll on Qantas AmEx Ultimate: 100,000 Qantas Points (with $3000 Spend in 3 Months), $450 Travel Credit, $450 Annual Fee
The spreadsheet I meticulously keep to know when my credit card churn exclusion periods are up!
10/01/2024 - 11:44
thrillho replied to Immer besser on Air China: Rome Return Melbourne $886, Sydney $922. Istanbul Return Melb. $861 (EXPIRED), SYD $894 (EXPIRED) via Beijing @ IWTF
You must not travel much because heaps of countries are doing the same.
05/01/2024 - 09:54
thrillho replied to yjun355 on American Express Velocity Platinum Card: 100,000 Bonus Velocity Points with $3,000 Spend in 3 Months, $375 Annual Fee
Did you read what the benefits are? Arguably breaking even BEFORE you get 100,000 points given what it gives you.
04/01/2024 - 14:00
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