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  1. Blackswan

    Gift Cards at Supermarkets

    In what denomination? I'm yet to see them at mine. Will probably buy some on the Platinum Edge if I see some.
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    AA critique

    For the past 7 years I've flown AA every time I've visited the US (once to twice a year). Always domestic F. The last trip (LGA-ORD 30 Dec 17 and ORD-SFO 3 Jan 18) were the last time I'll ever fly them. Next time I will try DL. Catering has progressively got worse, to the stage where I don't...
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    Anyone else flying on Christmas Day?

    I'm doing PER-DXB-JFK on EK in F on Xmas day. Got the 10.30pm departure, so have time to spend the day/lunch with family.
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    Watch Out For Cash Advances On Jetstar Mastercard In Australia

    In WA (Lotterywest), there are no cash advance fees if you use a debit MasterCard or debit Visa.
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    QZ is at it again

    Honestly, why are they still allowed to operate in Australia/Australian airspace? What will it take?
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    Scoot to fly to Berlin

    Always good to have more options into my favourite city. The only one stop option that I'm aware of from PER is QR.
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    Qantas and Uber - Points partnership

    I've used this twice now, and had the points post within a few days to QFF. QF could analyse my trips to the airport, and match it against my QF activity. If there's no match - they could assume I've taken a trip with the competition (unless, I worked at the airport, was collecting someone etc...)
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    New Amex statement credits

    Perth - City West. Called up on the release date a few weeks back, and they said they'd put my name down and put one aside when the next delivery arrived. Got the call today. As always, this store was happy to split over a number of cards, but I want the screen insurance the Explorer offers.
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    New Amex statement credits

    Brought an iPhone X today at Harvey Norman. Despite Apple being excluded got the email within a few minutes saying that I would receive a $100 credit for spending over $400 (which has previously been the case with Harvey Norman offers and Apple). Purchased on my Amex Explorer for the screen...
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    Virgin not honoring tickets - AKL-US in Biz Class

    I have zero sympathy for airlines making mistake fares. If we (PAX) make mistakes (dates/names etc), then it's too bad - we have to suck it up and suffer the consequences, often having to incur a loss. It's a different set of rules when airlines make a mistake, though. I'd be okay with them...
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    American Express Explorer Card - 100,000 points (apply by 11-Apr-2018)

    Throwing my referral link out there. This is my favourite card. 60,000 membership rewards points when you spend $1,500 within the first three months, two entries to the Amex Lounge at SYD international, and my favourite (and well used) feature - Smartphone Screen Insurance up to $500 twice a...
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    Chasing the Qantas 787

    Yep, just saw it do a lap from my office window on SGT. More impressive flyover than the SQ350 disappointment a few months back . . .
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    Everyday Rewards Targeted Offers

    2500 pts for $30 x 2 weeks. Even though it's a small amount, it's going to be difficult. I stocked up last week with the stacked offers that were made available to me.
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    QFFF say my LA flight number is a Freight or Charter flight... but it's not

    A complaint to the Airline Customer Advocate? Home
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    Latest Velocity BP Fuel Offers

    Just received, "Reward yourself with 150 bonus points from your next visit when you fill up or shop at BP". No minimum spend. I need fuel anyway, so will top up.
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    Amex "I'm going to cancel my card" - bonus points given thread.

    Just called asking if I was eligible for a retention bonus for my Amex Explorer, as the annual fee has just been charged. I was told they weren't able to offer me anything - except to downgrade my card to a no annual fee option. Maybe the computer does take into account the referrals. I've...
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    Travel Insurance - The good, the bad & the ugly

    I've always used InsureandGo. They are good at covering the pre-existing medical conditions that I need, and they've always been quick to approve and pay out my many claims.
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    Warning - Agoda

    I had recent troubles with Agoda (2 months ago). Booked a 'pay later' Hotel in Vienna (pay at check-in). However, I was instantly charged. When I called Agoda to have it reversed, I was told that they had contacted the hotel, and the hotel wouldn't refund the money. After numerous calls to...
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    American Express Explorer Referrals now live - 110,000 points!

    Hi fellow AFF's, I'm throwing my referral link out there for my favourite card. American Express Explorer - Referal link You receive the 100,000 Membership Reward points after spending $1,500 in three months. The card costs $395, but you get a $400 Amex travel credit which can be used on...
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    How to avoid the call of shame?

    There is absolutely no shame. Think of the eye watering profits the banks make.
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