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    GST refund at BNE [enough time? ~9am, 2 hr transit, Dom to Int]

    Go straight through international security lanes and the immigration lane and the GST refund counter is there on the right. Go straight there and you should have plenty of time. I forgot about mine last time until late and was through in 2 minutes at around 9 am so should not be a problem.
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    Paying 1% Credit Card Surcharge on $500k just for points?

    Also to be taken into consideration is that the $5000 spend on credit cards is a write-off against tax.
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    The Velocity Status Run Master thread

    Re: Need 4 DJ sectors and 130 SCs by Sept 1 You will get a soft fall from Platinum to Gold on 19th February regardless of your SC's. Don't go out of your way this year but try for next year to get back to Platinum or stay gold.
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    Best seats BNE - LAX

    depends on how many of you there are (take it as 2) so yes Row 5 would be best if that is your requirement. I have booked these on a flight in May
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    $90 to Auckland

    Yes it is an error, now no longer on the site. Unsure if they have yet got the $150 off on a return flight up yet (Know ANZ have).
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    $90 to Auckland

    Seeing these advertised on the Virgin site but unable to find any actual dates. Has anyone found these at all?
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    New Amex statement credits

    Have received one lot $100 but not second
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    Discounted Access for Velocity members to Delta EconomyComfort Seating

    Same PNR means they will also get the discounted price as you. So Yes you have been given the 50% discount.
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    The Velocity Status Run Master thread

    In answer to the question using information previously BRI-MEL-AKL in J can give you SC in the $4-5 bracket.
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    3.99% until April 20

    Offer here by email on my Virgin card but not yet on my edge. My Edge had a balance transfer offer come through by mail.
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    UpgradeMe pricing and success

    I would suggest that the savings you make by upgrading by bid are not really that good. For example in the January to February period Economy Saver is $783 to LAX from BNE and $698 return. At the same time PE saver is $1537 and $1467 so taking the risk of not being upgraded can save you $244...
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    Sydney to East Coast USA - Best use of points

    I am doing Brisbane to New York in May returning 3 weeks later. What we decided was best use of points was to buy PE saver (~$3200) and use 90k points to upgrade the PE to J on the long section of the trip. Gives me 320SC and around 21k points returned. For me that was best alternative.
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    3.99% until April 20

    Recieved on my Velocity card not on my Edge. Hopefully get offer on both so I can use to purchase next car lol
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    I need help with the fuzzy maths that is points and upgrades

    First yes once you ring and find out upgrade availability then you book the PE online ring back immediately and upgrade. You are then confirmed. When you ring you are asked for your Velocity number, it then recognises you are platinum and puts you through to the platinum line. It is easy and...
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    Downgraded from Business Class.

    AS someone getting on in age If I booked a business class seat with my wife and was seperated WITHOUT due consultation during the flight I had paid for then I would be extremely upset. Not becuase I had to move to economy when I had paid for business but because of the sepearation aspect. I...
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    I need help with the fuzzy maths that is points and upgrades

    We have planned a similar trip next May but to New York. We booked Premium Economy saver after checking with the Platinum help desk that upgrades were available (there were 6). Cost us ~$3200 each and then 90,000 points return so J to LAX and back. The LAX to JFK was Delta but get your Delta...
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    VA Status run across the ditch in J/PE

    Markis If I book premium saver from BNE to AKL via MLB at $520 premium saver is the BNE to MLB in J or dos it regress to Y.
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    Help me empty the nest

    Thanks for replies. Yes realise the situation with regard to Visa; she has the benefit of grandparent visa so that is not an issue. However I am looking at an openended ticket so she has that available if necessary...otherwise cheapest so far to LHR is via Singapore at $832 one way (through...
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    Help me empty the nest

    Thanks those are the sorts of ideas that will help a lot. She can get up to Singapore for $193 with bag on Scoot. As usual with my girls they want to take at least 2 suitcases to carry their implements and this one is no different, so effects the choices as well.
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