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That seems very strange, because amex plat cardholders get both a priority pass benefit (which can be used for Plaza Premiums) as well as a…
Ah sorry, misread your post. The Priority Pass option is the interesting one as that one is for worldwide lounge use - so in Brisbane that…
Trip.com seems to have options available for less than $49 - e.g. this one seems to be ~$38:…
itx commented on EVA Air Mileageland Miles - Redemption Options
Most of these programs are either targeted at people from the home market (Taiwan in this case) or people who actually fly a lot - so them…
Also select services to Rome and Milan over the past few seasons (but they may have stopped doing this now), Madrid, and, recently…
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sauce2k on $75 off $300 Spend on Hainan Airlines (e.g. Shanghai return from MEL fr $395, SYD fr $405) @ Trip.com (App Only)
sauce2k on $75 off $300 Spend on Hainan Airlines (e.g. Shanghai return from MEL fr $395, SYD fr $405) @ Trip.com (App Only)(My experience based on flights from Melbourne) Their "soft product" service is somewhat better than the other Chinese carriers - menus…
I just did it at check in on that occasion. I have retro claimed before as well without registering a program number beforehand, and QFF…
itx commented on Different Frequent Flyers for a Return Ticket?
I've successfully done this before, but that was with two different China Eastern partners (QFF and Delta) - I suspect it may not work when…
itx commented on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card Airline Nomination
How much do you plan to spend on the card? If you plan on using it fairly heavily over the next 12 months then Air Canada could make more…
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Royale with cheese on China Southern Free Transit Hotel - Anyone with a Recent Experience (CAN-Gunagzhou Baiyun Airport) ?
Royale with cheese on China Southern Free Transit Hotel - Anyone with a Recent Experience (CAN-Gunagzhou Baiyun Airport) ?Bummer, sorry to hear that - the airport is new, clean and spacious, but there really isn't a lot to do in the terminal itself, esp for 12…
itx replied to Royale with cheese on China Southern Free Transit Hotel - Anyone with a Recent Experience (CAN-Gunagzhou Baiyun Airport) ?
Royale with cheese on China Southern Free Transit Hotel - Anyone with a Recent Experience (CAN-Gunagzhou Baiyun Airport) ?Yes only breakfast offered as part of the transit package, no other meals are covered.
itx commented on New Cashback Comparison Website - reward.ist
Yes looks good - but is it just me, or does the website run very sluggishly on a computer? Works fine on the phone.
Point #1 is very important - if you progressively add more sectors onto a booking and you do this after August, the whole itinerary will…
itx commented on Need Advice from Sim Switching Experts
Lebara is a bit cheaper - see this post: https://ozbargain.com.au/node/810935
The airport is clean and modern but fairly vanilla, so there's not a heap to do to fill your time. If you can keep entertained with an…
Doesn't affect it either way for check in counter and departure gate upgrades - within 24 hours of departure, control of the ticket moves…
itx commented on Exit Australia Cheaply for Visa Purposes
Brisbane to Auckland is fairly cheap - for example, you can do a same day turn (albeit a really long day) for $440 return on 22 November,…
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Iwantthatbargain on Air China: MEL/SYD Return to Madrid $949/$982, Athens $963/$997, Rome $973/$1004, London $1115/$1155 & Many More @ BTF
Iwantthatbargain on Air China: MEL/SYD Return to Madrid $949/$982, Athens $963/$997, Rome $973/$1004, London $1115/$1155 & Many More @ BTFThey just have very strict rules in relation to powerbanks - all powerbanks have to be taken out and separately screened at security…
itx commented on South Korea ATM Withdrawals
The NH near Seoul Station was fee free back in May: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mx5FTxQ1GiU3jepg9
Just note that the Costco version is slightly different (iirc the Costco version is made in China, whereas the Woolies/Coles version is…
I have a 1c per point rule: 1. Go onto the Qantas website and search for classic rewards 2. Find your comparable fare and determine the…
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etan on China Southern: Tokyo Return from Melbourne $575, Sydney $601 (Feb-Apr) via Guangzhou @ Beat That Flight
etan on China Southern: Tokyo Return from Melbourne $575, Sydney $601 (Feb-Apr) via Guangzhou @ Beat That FlightThey used to do this for all tickets but have scaled it back to exclude the cheapest fares now. That said, budget accommodation is fairly…
itx commented on Cheapo Flyt Booking Service - Any Problems?
I personally don't mind using online travel agents but distinctly remember researching about this bunch and hesitating - their online…
itx commented on Priority Pass -- Multiple Accounts For Same Person ?
Yes just use a different email address - I don't think you can combine two different credit card PP benefits into the one account. PP…
It doesn't cancel instantly, but the time between card cancellation and PP account cancellation doesn't seem to be predictable - I had one…
itx commented on Qantas Lounge Complimentary Lounge Pass Expiry Date
I've personally had no issues linking a pass before expiry for a flight after expiry - successfully used at Melbourne domestic, Sydney…
itx commented on Qatar to Ba Flight Seat Selection
Unless you have elite status, BA does not offer free seat selection. You can choose your seats for free once the check in window opens. Do…
I'm in the unfortunate position of needing to make a claim with Cover More, the issuer of the Commbank complimentary travel insurance…
Try the ACA: https://www.airlinecustomeradvocate.com.au/General/Default.aspx - I understand they've been inundated in recent times so not…
Just booked one and appears to have tracked correctly - $310 pass tracked with ~$60 cashback
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