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    HSBC Star Alliance credit card in Australia

    Seeing that the offer is ending next monday, would you be eligible if you apply by 3rd June, but is approved after? I am thinking of cancelling my ANZ card tomorrow, then applying for this card right away. Would it be a good idea? Thanks
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    Sofitel Melbourne Buffet Breakfast Review?

    I think I’ll end up being the airtasker….
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    Sofitel Melbourne Buffet Breakfast Review?

    Thanks for all your help everyone. I am leaning towards Grand Hyatt now, as Qantas Hotels is 10% cheaper than Hyatt rate, and 6x points per $1 spent Given Lune croissant is opposite grand Hyatt, that would make a great breakfast!
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    Hyatt points from Qantas Hotels?

    minimum spend is $250 for the 5k QFF points so I will easily meet it. Just going through the options and seeing how I can maximize my points earnt whilst balancing value for money haha
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    Sofitel Melbourne Buffet Breakfast Review?

    Thanks for your comprehensive reply. Looking at the same room type (Superior King River/Bay view) 1 night for 2 guests Without breakfast, non refundable rate : Qantas Hotel $429 Accor $408 (member rate) With Breakfast, non refundable rate : Qantas Hotel $509 Accor $446 (member rate)
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    Hyatt points from Qantas Hotels?

    Hi All, newbie to Hyatt program. Qantas Hotels have a pretty good deal on the Grand Hyatt in Melb at the moment. What would be the best way to maximize my QFF points with this booking? I will be using : - Qantas hotel promo, 5k QFF points for bookings >$250. - ANZ Black linked card to Qantas...
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    Sofitel Melbourne Buffet Breakfast Review?

    Thanks, Qantas hotels is $64 more. This is comparing exact room configuration with breakfast included 1713573251 Thanks, Qantas hotels is $64 more. This is comparing exact room configuration with breakfast included
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    Sofitel Melbourne Buffet Breakfast Review?

    Hi All, Will be looking to book Sofitel Melbourne for my wedding night stay (Just 1 night). Deciding if I should book a room with breakfast included. I am thinking of booking via Qantas Hotels, to earn 4 points per $1 spent and also bonus 5k QFF points for stays >$250. There is a ~15%...
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    Paying overseas travel agent - Best strategy?

    Hi All, I have the Qantas AMEX card and the ANZ Black card. I am looking to book a resort in the Maldives via travel agents. Most of the quotes are are in USD/GBP, with most agents based in UK/US. Question is, how should I pay for this trip to maximise points at a reasonable cost? Which card...
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    SIN-MEL which flight and seat?

    Hi All, Will be my first time travelling on SQ Business (and SQ in general!) with my wife, returning from our honeymoon SIN-MEL in Feb 2025. I have the option of opting for either the A350-900 or 777-300ER. We will be opting for the middle seats to be together. 1. Which plane would you go for...
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    Philippine Airlines review. Business Class. KUL-MNL-MEL. And the (huge) new lounge in MNL!

    Hey great review! just wondering if there is anyway during the booking process to know if the new or old plane will be used?
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    QFF redemption BA Premium Econ SIN-SYD worth?

    i think that 3.5 hour is pretty alright, total flight time 15.5hr. They have another alternative flight which has total flight time of 26.5hr with a 14.5hr layover lol...
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    QFF redemption BA Premium Econ SIN-SYD worth?

    yes.. that is very tempting.. ~$900aud business one way from KL-MEL with a 3.5 hour layover, compared to BA SIN-SYD premium Econ, and I will still need to purchase SYD-MEL tickets. Do you have any experience with PH airline vs BA? I am reading some reviews at the moment 1711714365 yea that's...
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    QFF redemption BA Premium Econ SIN-SYD worth?

    Ideally in J as it would be the return leg of our honeymoon as well 🤣🤣 thats why had to settle for BA premium Econ hahaa
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    QFF redemption BA Premium Econ SIN-SYD worth?

    Thank you, I will be travelling in Feb 2025, looking very bare in the website, however I am a lowly Bronze. Will keep my eyes open if any Emirates J popped up by any chance!
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    QFF redemption BA Premium Econ SIN-SYD worth?

    What dates are these? Isn't Emirates surcharges pretty high? I was looking MEL-KUL and the surcharges were $1,250 AUD pp in Business
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    Malaysia Airlines up-gauges the first of their Australian flights to A339neo.

    Do you know if this is only for the MH148/149 route? I have a flight next Jan MEL-KUL MH128!
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    QFF redemption BA Premium Econ SIN-SYD worth?

    Redeemed MEL-KUL for 75,000 qff points + $145 surcharge, MEL-KUL 1 way $3,359 Return one leg is $2,455. I guess if I calculate using $2,455 it will be $3.08cents pp, with an average of $2.18cents pp if including the BA redemption
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    SQ multicity different origin & destination?

    How would that work? Wouldn't the system at Male check your bags through to KL, with Singapore only as transit?
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    QFF redemption BA Premium Econ SIN-SYD worth?

    Hey All, Recently started redeeming QFF points for the first time, I am planning my trip to Asia next Jan-Feb, as I have family in Malaysia. I redeemed MEL-KUL MAS business class. For the return, only BA had Premium Econ SIN-SYD, whereas all partner airlines only had economy. I went ahead and...
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