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I think the reason for the complicated process you had to go through was because of nature of the incident ('stolen' passport), rather than the timeframe (2 years after the incident). I understand your and Dr Ralph's reasoning for wanting a valid and current passport at all times.

I thought renewal of passports within 3 years of their expiry is the same process as renewal one that has not expired. What do you refer to as 'more complicated'? P.S: Catching up with all the replies after posting this. Sounds like there is consensus that there is a 3-year window after...

I don't know which version it is; I received the card in Dec 2020 and it has the Platinum writing on the front and the signature strip at the back. It has both a 3 digit CVV at the back and a 4 digit one on the front of the card, but I have only used the 4 digit at the front and it has worked...

The US-issued Platinum Charge card received about 2 month ago has PLATINUM written predominantly at the front (right underneath the big-font AMERICAN EXPRESS on the front at the top of the card

Both AmEx Platinum Charge and AmEx Gold cards I received in the last 2-3 months (both US-issued) have signature panels at the back.

When I moved from Melbourne to Canberra in 2012, booked a couple of months in advance, the least expensive QF ticket was around the $99 mark and VA's was around the $79 mark (on way). Over the years the prices crept up and just before COVID, the cheapest QF ticket was around the $189 mark and...

I cannot answer your main question, but I can say this: for the love of god, stop using a card with foreign exchange fees to accrue frequent flyer points! Not the least of which for Avios!! I mean, how much value do you get from ANY point, and specifically from Avios, to justify the 3% charge...

I would have been more reserved with my wording, but I agree with the point being me. having said that, this has nothing to do with personal “belief”. There is a pandemic, and not only common sense, but also science points to certain, almost zero-cost, almost zero-effort mitigations. Why would...

That is very interesting; thank you very much for your research and analysis.

I agree 100% with principle of what you wrote, but I note you still presume Bain is interested in the 'long-term' game. I take a guess that Bain is not in it for long term: make as much as you can before it hits the fan and move on quickly... ('Infinite game' versus 'finite game' in...

I enjoyed reading your post (as always). One fundamental assumption in your post is that Bain's 'strategic goal' would include 'sustainability of the business', 'long-term growth', 'being competitive in the marketplace', and the like. I think we may need to rethink their strategic objective...

You are correct in that one is probably better off getting 'any' value out of VFF (and run). But I propose that buying a toaster gives one a value similar to using the points for Points+Pay; and I further propose a toaster is a longer-lasting "value" than a flight you might not have taken if it...

There are a plethora of articles about the 'value' of points. As a general rule of thumb, the best value is had when booking 'classic' rewards in business or first class for long-haul flights. Also, 'classic' rewards in domestic business gives you good value (if that is your thing). At times...

Agree on your 1st paragraph. True that VA, in distant past, used to represent much better value due to the fact you have stated in your 2nd paragraph. Although I like to note that in the last year or so of VA Mk I, new fees and charges were introduced, almost on par with those of QF (a little...

AustralianPoochie, this is THE absolute worst use of the points. I will not use my points for Points+Pay unless I have ZERO other option and ZERO time left; and even then I will feel cheated.

Milefast did write "...burn my points...", but I don't think this is what he had in mind; using Point plus Pay is one of the poorest forms of using your points (not that much better than not having the points at all).

Good thing I don’t have a PhD in anything math-related 🤦‍♂️😂😂

What Sam said, but in my case, it was all done over one phone call to Amex (reducing limit of one card and approving the Reserve to the same limit as the reduction on the other card). But of course both cards were AmEx. If you want to do this on a non-AmEx card, and want to reduce the risk of...

You fill out and sign a declaration, which is deemed making a legal statement. Penalties to making false statements are stipulated in there, and I presume (and I hope) they are large enough to provide tangible deterrence. A few will try their luck, but throw the books at them and then people...

Same here. I especially like 717s in J, as they are some of the quietest planes around...