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Would someone be kind enough to please check the loadings for the below (I know only a short domestic flight but am hopeful for points upgrade): QF433 SYD -> MEL on 26 January 2017. Many thanks

Is the view that this card is worth keeping past banking the bonus points? The earn rate on the Amex is quite good, plus the 0.75 points per $ for ATO payments will come in handy for some people on this forum. Or is the annual fee of $395 too expensive for the benefits offered? Interested to...

Thanks OATEK Just put in the request for QF433 - is now showing as Requested, so did not come through immediately, not surprising given that I bucket is zero I guess. Now have to wait and see what happens on the day, fingers crossed.

Hi all Hoping to get views on: Upgrade from Red E-Deal fare (E) QF433 SYD to MEL 26 Jan - A330-200 QF432 MEL to SYD 29 Jan - B737-800 I haven't put in the request yet, still wondering whether it is worth it. But would be interested to know likelihood of success. Upgrade is 10,000 points each...

Hi this is more of a general question, and understand that this is hard to answer... but here goes.. I have booked PE on QF1 and QF2 (SYD-LHR and vv) in May of next year and am about to lodge the upgrade request to J (have had to save up the points to do it). My question is - seeing as these are...

I am late to this points party - but applied for the card this morning via the PointHacks link - kept a screenshot of the landing page - application took 5 minutes and was approved immediately, now to get the cards, spend the $5K and get the points....

I will be in a similar situation in May next year on QF1 SYD-LHR. But I did a transit in DXB last year from LGW to SYD on EK metal (3 hour transit) and I just went into the lounge, found the showers and there was no queue so was able to go straight in. I didn't see anywhere to put your name...

Agree re pricing for QF Y+. I purchased SYD-LHR for May next year return in Y+ and it was about $3,600 each, purchased the tickets in the Premium Companion Sale back in October. Was really happy with the fares, but had to be very flexible with dates to secure this fare. Some routings were via...

Re: Have you been transferred to or from an international flight in Oz by bus? I have had this a few times - most recently was QF127 from SYD to HKG on a non-refurbed B744. The date was 4 October 2016. I thought it was strange as the gate advised on checkin was 23C (from memory) - but no...

I have not tried SQ PE, but I have flown both QF PE and CX PE (a few times each). QF PE is much better than CX, but CX is quite acceptable and I have managed to sleep in CX PE on an overnight flight from HKG to SYD (in a bulkhead seat though). I am 6'4" (194cm) tall and of a large build, so PE...

Re: Iberia or Vueling Thanks for this, yes my flight from MAD to LIS is operated by Iberia, I just checked. Really not expecting anything nice on the flight as Iberia seems to be very close to Jetstar in terms of service, but that's fine, as long as I get status credits and lounge access then...

Re: Iberia or Vueling Ok now I am worried - I have got two flights booked with Iberia next year - one from LHR to MAD (on a BA booking so BA flight number so my QF Gold status should allow me lounge access right?) and then one from MAD to LIS on Iberia - was hoping to have lounge access - do...

Hi again - just wondering what the consensus view is on the loadings on the EK flights - comparing QF8413/EK413 vs QF8415/EK415 (SYD to DXB)? Am thinking of departing SYD on a Friday so say if we could look at 23 September?

I have been to Manila for work many times and recommend staying in Makati. Close to the malls for lots of food options, not too far from the airport (30 minutes in light traffic, 60 minutes in heavy traffic). Fairmont is the leading hotel in the area and is superb, there is also a Holiday Inn...

I am a strong advocate of Uber here in Sydney.. since UberX started I have not used a taxi in Sydney. I work in Sydney CBD and live about 5km outside the city - usually $25 in a taxi and $15 in an Uber - no contest. Plus the Uber drivers are usually friendly, keen to either chat or respect the...

I agree with yohy, the Emirates lounge in BKK is really good and much better than the old QF lounge, let alone the third party lounge they direct you to now. Also find the food on EK J is better than QF J. Seat on the QF A330 is great, but I managed a good 5 hours sleep in the EK J 777 seat from...

I am seriously looking at this. Does anyone know if the discounted Business fare on AY earns Business SCs with QFF or just Flexible Economy SCs? I tried to find the fare bucket on the Finnair website but couldnt find it anywhere, it just says Business Promotional.

Re: Quick & easy bonus points with Qantas epiQure Am in situation where I will be 5,000 QFF points short of an upgrade from whY to J from HKG to SYD later next month, so I investigated eipQure - picked up 5,150 points plus 6 bottles of a nice sounding Riesling for $150 including postage, not...

Are the AA planes nicer in whY though or just in J?

Just on this - wondering does anyone know how often QF117 is cancelled - as it is the newest offering from SYD to HKG so interested to hear what loads are like on this flight (not that low loads would ever be the reason for a flight being cancelled :-P) Am flying QF117 early October so hoping...