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    Help me empty the nest

    I am trying to find the least cost one way flight for a daughter to go to the UK (finally). What I am finding is that one way is usually about 75% of return trip - however she would like to stay as long as her money (and probably mine) holds out so standard return is not applicable. Timing for...
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    New Amex statement credits

    Yes but they are very expensive to book with; need to find some good bargains there.
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    The end of mileage runs?

    The benefits of Virgin are by family pooling I can get 720 points Brisbane to New York PE for $7k and for a further 2k domestic reach the required SC's. Then the following year takes one trip to Paris and $500 at current pricing domestic. Interestingly the cost for PE was far less than full flex Y.
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    Virgin Australia raises the bar yet again revealing its new Domestic Business Class

    Re: New J Class product Cruiser you're in a bit of a black mood today. Remember its raining out west and all's well. Be interested in the new J seat as it will be good for my trip to LA in May.
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    New Amex statement credits

    Only one showing up for me; same on both cards.....Appliances online. Damn I would rather the telstra ones.
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    Going Contracting - Payroll Management Companies

    My suggestion is that if you can manage BAS well (I put aside a set amount each fortnight pay) then you should become a sole trader and register for GST. As said previously work with an accountant as the setup early is the important aspect (for example you could pay a spouse for work performed...
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    New Amex statement credits

    Could you let us know where these are; can't find on amexconnect or on the amex offers site.
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    Gift Cards at Supermarkets

    Woolworths: Spend $50 on Select Gift Cards Get $10 off Your Next Shop EDR; starts on Wednesday (Includes Cards- Myer, Goodfood, Skype, Supercheap, FB, Ticketmaster, Hoyts, Bcf, citybeach). So buy up those gift cards guys and use your amex for 3 points per $. Don't know if you can buy just the...
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    Baggage allowance on Air NZ for VFF Platnium

    Yes reading that it appears I was lucky. I know the last time I had to go across to ticketing to persuade them. They agreed and I got two bags on. Thanks for bringing this up because I have another flight with Air NZ later in the year.
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    Baggage allowance on Air NZ for VFF Platnium

    Don't think you guys are correct as I have as a VFF plat been given the extra allowance the last two times I have travelled seat only. Will look up why and get back to you
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    Gift Cards at Supermarkets

    The local champion is at my local Coles, so when I buy at Coles I get the normal supermarket 3 points plus additional 1. If I value at $0.05 per point this gives me a 20% return per $ spent on groceries, petrol (cause I buy Coles Myer gift cards), booze (again the Coles Myer gift cards) and...
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    Gift Cards at Supermarkets

    Went to coles yesterday needing $400 of JB HiFi for a cheap dishwasher. Picked them up and got my 4 points per $ (local champion) and for the hell of it tacked on a $50 prepaid visa ($5.95 load fee). This all went through on my amex so yes you can be lucky and have the visa loaded on your AMEX...
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    Paris plus New York

    Thanks for pointing that out. Are my working out of rewards points required correct then. I want to make sure I dont underestimate points needed.
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    Paris plus New York

    Trying to work out the most economic method in taking my wife for our wedding anniversary next year. I currently have 400k points with VA and will have an additional 100k points with Amex MR by this time next year. What I have looked at is following: Brisbane Abu Dhabi Cost ~$1500 plus upgrade...
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    Virgin Australia Companion Sale - SYD/BNE/MEL to USA in Business or Premium Economy

    Re: Virgin Australia Companion Sale - SYD/BNE/MEL to USA in Business or Premium Econo Yea don't think any of us would do that. I have just looked at booking a PE thru to New York for two and it came in at $6116 which I think is these companion fares.
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    Virgin Australia Companion Sale - SYD/BNE/MEL to USA in Business or Premium Economy

    Posted in Ozbargain a few days ago Anyone seen an update: 110 Go to Deal Store Repdonga100 on 17/01/2014 - 17:14 www.virginaustralia.com (612 clicks) Noticed at work today that we have just launched a companion fare sale with some really good prices then log in to OzBargain and see that...
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    Confused by IHG loyalty programs

    Well will not be joining priority club yet as when I rang to book they had no pp-newsletter availability for January/February (apparently all allocated were taken up) and there have been none allocated for March at all. So makes the joining fee a bit excessive. The other point was the cs person...
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    Confused by IHG loyalty programs

    Tried a dummy booking but comes up with: No rooms exactly matching your preferences were found. The following room types are available. Does this mean what I think it does; no availability
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    Confused by IHG loyalty programs

    Ok thanks for all input. I am confused by one query still and it relates to this from the privilege newsletter: 50% Off Best Flexible Rate at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa It has a link which takes me to the IHG site for the resort. When I go to view rooms and rates but the only rates...
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    Confused by IHG loyalty programs

    So in my case which would be better especially given the 9 days at IHG Fiji. I am looking for cheapest rate and discounted meals. With priority privilege I get 50% reduction in room rack rate as well as 50% on meals. (Can I also take part in Big Win 2014? with either or is it only Privilege?)...
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