Glasses

Glasses

Member since 16 Oct 2018

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  • 3 Total posts
  • 7 Discussion comments
  • 4 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
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  • Here are the new Amex Velocity credit cards

    Nov 08, 2024, 03:34 PM

    I’ll retain Platinum this year but unlikely to retain Gold in the future… Does this offer reflect Gold where the cardholder can bring a guest and 3 kids? Or is access to the lounge strictly for the cardholder?

  • Coronavirus shutdown: Qantas closes all airport lounges

    Mar 19, 2020, 04:01 PM

    We had this happen to us in Melb in January - the club was closed late on a Saturday evening. Definitely a wound-back offering from usual!

  • Don’t want to sit near babies on a plane? This airline has the answer!

    Sep 29, 2019, 09:53 PM

    Bit short sighted, Gswift. I do insist on bringing my children on planes when I travel - I can't leave them at home! I recently flew Singapore business overnight with my 18m old and 4 year old. More annoying where the businessman that snorted for the 7 hours rather than blowing their nose. Retire...

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  • Lounge access with Jetstar

    Jul 02, 2022, 08:32 AM

    Used to be Velocity Plat, slipped to Gold and unlikely to maintain post-pandemic. Thinking of switching to Qantas.I, like many here I’m sure, had a heap of Qantas points I haven’t used over the past 2 years so booked reward flights for 4 (wife and 2 kids under 8 + me) to Bali direct w...

  • International transaction fees

    Jul 27, 2019, 10:03 PM

    Hi! Seeking advice here on reducing international transaction fees. I have AmEx explorer and Westpac black MasterCard. I’m travelling to Japan in 6 weeks for a family holiday, plan to spend a fair bit, and happy to churn to another card if there is something similar in terms of perks (sign ...

  • Room upgrades for Hilton Diamond?

    Mar 05, 2019, 09:25 PM

    Hello, I too have the diamond status from my VA plat. I’m wondering, if I book a mid-tier room what’s the likelihood of an upgrade and to what extent? To a suite?eg book Family Happy Magic room (actual name!) at Tokyo Disney will I be upgraded to a suite? Or can I book a lower cat roo...

  • Kris/Singapore redemption - HALP!

    Nov 10, 2018, 02:22 PM

    Originally Posted by Michael Kao Try other Japanese cities such as NGO or KIX you might have better luck. Thanks Michael! By way of an update I ended up booking 2 adults, 1 toddler, 1 infant ADL-SIN-Haneda in cash (<$2k bulk head seats + extra legroom) then 249k Kris +$200 for business right ...

  • Lounge access at Haneda, Tokyo

    Oct 31, 2018, 01:05 PM

    Thanks guys. Sad times for first world prob

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