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    KrisFlyer Star Alliance Round-the-World Award Planning

    Has anyone here tried a SA RTW recently? I understand that the cost is now 280,000 in J but I'm wondering if the call centre is now any better.
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    QANTAS $50 'gift'!

    Sorry ! I need to repost with better language "I tried to use my "gift at SYD on Saturday to buy entry to the lounge. The gatekeeper said, yes, this is acceptable, but only if "booked 24 hours earlier" !! "its in the T&Cs" she said
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    Apple Airtags

    C Coverage excellent everywhere.
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    New Luggage - Delsey or Antler? Suitcase Covers?

    For mine, other than size, the critical thing in cases - carryon and/or checkin - must be weight. I use IT cases that weigh 1.7kg carryon (incl frame , handle and wheels) and 2.4kg for the large checkin case. I recall buying these at Costco Anyone else here recommend other ultralight cases...
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    Apple Airtags

    I've been using Tiles for years. Now on all luggage, briefcase and on each bunch of keys. I have upgraded so now all are battery replaceable. Very useful when I (often) lose my keys or misplace my iPhone ! I especially loved having it when Lufthansa left my bag in Frankfurt and I was in Vienna...
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    Point Hacks' purchase of AFF

    Yes. correct. The buyers are a small Venture Capital firm (MSC Advisory) founded by the former owner (and founder of iSelect). I think they also own pay.com.au
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    Euros in Australia - has anyone here used Hai Ha currency exchange?

    Yes I’ve used them a few times Fair rates Great service and often have uncommon currencies available
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    Saver Awards to/from Oz appear to have dried up!

    There seems to be no Saver J fares anywhere into MEL. I have tix into IST and need the return but can only see advantage. Any idea what is going n here? Do we think this will change before (or even after 5 July? No word from SQ
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    Article: What It’s Like Flying to Singapore in 2022

    Good point ! Which raises the question - as a SQ Gold , which other Changi lounges can we access? I was underwhelmed by the SQ Gold lounge. Are there other Star Alliance lounges in or near Terminal 3? Is the SATS Premier Lounge worthy?
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    Euros in Australia - has anyone here used Hai Ha currency exchange?

    I need a pile of Euro notes for my trip to Europe soon Foreign Exchange - Hai Ha Money Transfer Online their rates look very good - better than any other I've seen.
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    IST - taxis to Taksim

    IST - taxis to Taksim I believe that the taxi line is ok to use, but is there perhaps a prepaid voucher service like in other airports? In this places you go to a counter tell them where you want to go, they charge you a set fee, and you give that to the driver Current fare is about how much...
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    Article: What It’s Like Flying to Singapore in 2022

    I'm heading to SG on June 3 on SQ in J I assume that the new J lounge is open and showers in operation? Also, no sign of Changi Dollars?
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    Changi Dollar vouchers

    I'm very excited to be sitting in SQ J soon. The wife is excited to visit Changi shops. Does anyone know if the Changi $ are available again as they were pre-pandemic? I think it was $20 each last time.
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    Krisflyer points flight cancellation

    I have a flight to LHR that I might need to cancel. I know that points will be refunded and that charges/taxes less cancellation fee will be refunded. I cant find any reference as to WHEN the latest date for cancellation is acceptable. I'm thinking 24 hours? 48 hours?
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    SQ offering status without flying

    I think I found it - https://www.singaporeair.com/get-help/PPSClub-KrisFlyer
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    SQ offering status without flying

    I also have expiry showing 31 Jan 2023. I will also reach out to them. To whom did you message? Can you provide link please?
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    2022 travel plans

    LHR is the worst for taxes
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    Worldwide entry requirements

    I've heard that Viking have cancelled their Danube River (in/ex Bucharest) cruises and maybe others by Viking, presumably due to the Ukraine invasion . Is this so? How will it affect other cruises?. Im due to cruise from Bucharest to Budapest on Emerald in June this year
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    Hilton Singapore Orchard Coming Early 2022

    Im looking at staying there in July. Anyone here stayed there yet?
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    2022 travel plans

    So we intend to be in Rumania (Emerald Cruise plus 5 days touring Transylvania) , Hungary and Turkey in June/July this year and have also booked India in December - all on SQ J. I may need to go to Shanghai in October for a conference if China is open by then
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