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Fair point ! :)

Maybe I'm being dumb, but I'm struggling to see where the value I these days. I've given up using points for flights (at least on Qantas) because the 'taxes' are so high. So now I just keep them for upgrades. So that and the lounge access is still worthwhile I guess. I've been reading stuff...

sadly there is no such time as 'when nothing else is happening'. I presume there is no actual benefit in doing it, other than curiosity...

I'm sorry if this is a really dumb question from a Newbie............. Why are you willing to spend a $1,000 just to get Gold membership? Is it for lounge access, extra luggage, getting on the plane 2 minutes quicker? Whilst I've had Gold for a few years,I'm not sure I would actually 'pay'...

Thanks for the welcomes guys. Hey Steady. I notice on your profile Flights Recorded, Miles Flown etc. Is that something you record yourself, or from an app,or something else? Nice record to have but not sure I want to comb through 20 years of diaries to work it out. :( Afternote: OK I...

Thanks for the welcome JohnK. Hopefully I can find out here if there is any value in these loyalty programs any more ? Though lounge access and extra luggage allowance is always handy.

Hi Everyone, Just looking briefly at this site I can see I have a lot to learn! I travel mainly in Australia, with one or two overseas trips each year. I've been a Qantas frequent flyer for 20 years, but I have obviously not been using that membership to best effect! I'm stuck at Gold...