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2 released for general. Extras on request only with status. We have managed to get 4 awards a few times, having got 2 at release then getting extras opened later. Its been quite a party when we did a few trips with all 6 seats booked (3-4 awards and the others paid)

No way velocity will get sq to release an extra award seat. Those seats are already on waitlist even for KF members as you said. Getting extra seats released, maybe possible if PPS solitaire.

Status also makes a difference. Not gold etc but PPS if applicable to OP

We are pps solitaire. Hard to get seats opened up, very rare but possible. Not sure about economy. We tried for suites only. This is pre covid though. Haven't tried since. Its by no means an advertised benefit, our contact had to "call in favours", we were told, to get an extra suites released...

We are quite lucky to have a few members of the family all pps solitaire, with my parents having been there for as long as I can remember. Even luckier that we have a direct line to 1/2 agents without going through connect. Gifts - I say this with a big smile but an embarrassing humility - are...

Pps solitaire have been very well looked after during these times, pampered almost. We've been solitaire quite a few years and I think sq has recently been particularly focused on keeping the group happy and loyal. I've been getting gifts, personalised service.. Saver award availability is...

Ditto. Been holding 4.2mil velocity miles since that fateful time when everyone was cashing out for basically anything that was available in estore.

Some interesting views by Gary over at https://viewfromthewing.com/avianca-declares-bankruptcy-what-happens-to-lifemiles/

We bought more than 2 million miles over a few years many years ago when aud was 1:1 with usd and availability was abundant, even with access to many more sq routes.. Have had difficulty using them over the many years we've had them.. Just looked at our accounts and have 1.2mil miles between...

Avianca gone into bankruptcy protection. Appears they got even less aid from Colombian government than even VA did. My first thoughts/questions were preemptively answered by the tpg article. " Avianca’s loyalty program LifeMiles is a separate company and not part of the reorganization. In...

I wrote about what I'm doing earlier in this thread. We are keeping a few million velocity Points rather than joining in the rush to cash out (made the decision even before KrisFlyer transfers closed). If virgin mkII emerges then hoping to still get decent value out of redemption. If I get...

I've kept an eye on this thread since the first post and it's interesting to see the commentary as things have developed. We went from "is it going to happen?" to "its ansett 2.0" and the fire sale has now well and truly gone into full swing with everyone cashing out cents on the dollar...

SQ already announced their extensions for selected members https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/coronavirus-cathay-pacific-singapore-airlines-extend-elite-status was announced a month ago only if short by less than 20% of the required requalification criteria - possibly only for silver and...

lifemiles website completely down hopefully just an IT issue and not an "enhancement" https://thepointsguy.com/news/avianca-lifemiles-website-down/

That's a bit of a generalisation isn't it. I've flown etihad apartments a few times and have had some wonderful experiences. Etihad business suites are also excellent. Service is usually consistent in both classes. If you're comparing F, We didn't have a great time on new suites and actually...

have been in this situation 3 times before. twice on a paid ticket, once on award flight all 3 times we were moved on request - asked at F check in desk - they had to call up to a duty manager to get approval never moved from old suites to new suites (not sure if this is your situation or if it...

Syd-sin-zrh in new suites when it first started flying. Stuck on tarmac in Sydney for 2 hours. Only 2 of us in suites. No complaints from us that day. Drained a full camera battery for photos of cabin, us, some with crew. Crew just kept offering food and photos and were as excited as we were...

I'd like to be second in queue! Great little camera. Will be very useful to have to take pictures of the new baby so I don't have to ran around with the dslr!

Does anyone know any "marketplace" type forums I can buy a Marriott 7 night hotel cert? Besides ozbargain. Trying to get in before the changes next week

Here's an easy one to bookmark and use. Straight to the charts without scrolling through the page. https://liveandletsfly.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-24-at-2.20.37-PM.png