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    AFF Gathering #13 in SYD on 18 - 20 October 2019

    Amex has an offer for those that booked the Marriott Circular Quay deal: Spend AU$500 or more, get AU$100 back 😁.
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    AFF Gathering #13 in SYD on 18 - 20 October 2019

    I have now paid for myself and my +1 - Friday drinks, Saturday dinner and HARS. Flights: 17 Oct VA540 - OOL-SYD 1805/2035 21 Oct QF862 - SYD-OOL 1405/1430 Hotels: Thu - to book Fri & Sat - Marriott Sun - Rydges World Square
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    50% bonus points with Virgin Australia

    I received the email and so did my +1 (both Plat).
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    TransferWise Referral - Free forex transfer

    Thanks for your post @daft009. I have signed up via your link. I recently made a direct booking at a ski lodge in Japan for a group that requires a deposit. Payments via credit card and Paypal incur a 3.5% surcharge and TransferWise was the lodge's suggestion. TransferWise rate: 62,280yen =...
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    AFF Gathering #13 in SYD on 18 - 20 October 2019

    The cashback is showing in my account so I hope it sticks!!! Looks like the Marriott will be the party hotel which is very unusual:p.
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    AFF Gathering #13 in SYD on 18 - 20 October 2019

    I am now Platinum for this event! Luxury Escapes currently has a great deal at the Marriott Circular Quay so I checked the Marriott website and they also have the same offer: "Harbour Getaway, includes buffet breakfast for 2 guests daily at Silvester's, chocolates upon arrival, 1 bottle of wine...
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    SYD Dom J and QP evacuated

    I was all prepared to slum it in the QP but the J lounge is open!!! No evidence of any disruption.
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    2019 Ambassador changes

    Yes both accounts renewed with cash - US$200 each
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    2019 Ambassador changes

    I renewed before my due date and received the 15,000 bonus points plus 10% back on award stays as well as retaining Spire Elite despite having few stays in 2018. After much procrastination I decided to renew my +1’s Ambassador membership after it expired. He did not receive the bonuses but did...
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    Annual travel insurance

    If you add skiing to an annual policy the price increases dramatically. It is often cheaper to buy a seperate one trip policy if going skiing.
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    Travelling with ski gear

    We put 2 pairs of old thick socks over the tips and ends of our skis to protect them and also anything else we may have in our ski bags;)
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    Share of 25 million points promo

    One booking made and I also received 2,509 points!
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    Virgin Lounge at Brisbane International

    And I miss out too as I'm flying in early March.
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    Interlaken Switzerland

    Another vote for Grindelwald and don't you just love the name?!!! Make sure you take a drive to Lucerne to visit the fantastic Swiss Museum of Transport. Well worth the trip. A special treat for AFFers is the Aviation Hall: Switzerland in the Air
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    Overnight Transit in NRT - where to stay?

    Don't bother with the Crowne Plaza. I second boomy's recommendation of the Hilton. Breakfast is good, the hotel has a convenience store in the lobby if you want a cheap, easy dinner and there is a free shuttle to Narita Station and Aeon Mall for lots of dinner and shopping options. Here is a...
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    General Estate Planning issues (Wills, PoA, AHDs)

    We set up a testamentary trust a few years ago. I highly recommend getting in touch with an estate planning lawyer as their expertise is invaluable.
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    AFF Gathering #13 in SYD on 18 - 20 October 2019

    I'm hoping to be able to attend. Please add me as Gold.
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    SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

    Thanks Pele That makes sense. I'll just fly into BNE and cop the extra cost to get back to the Coast.
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    “Reward Nights. Faster.” (aka Accelerate Q1 2019)

    40,000 Double Your Stay Earn double points on every stay, starting with your second stay, up to 40,000 bonus points 3,000 February Bonus Offer Stay once in February and get 3,000 bonus points. I think I got the dud! I may have one stay at the IC Sydney in April so no bonus points for me...
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    Pet airport lounge hates

    In addition to the noise issues mentioned I loathe feet on the coffee tables. I cannot believe people think it is ok to put their feet where food & drinks belong :eek:.
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