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    Amex "I'm going to cancel my card" - bonus points given thread.

    That is strange as I was offered bonus points to retain my card and I have been member for 5 yrs only and average spend around 5k with occasional spikes of spend.
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    Accor Properties in Italy

    Hi Experts , Looking for some suggestions or recommendations for Accor properties ( family accommodation) in Italy ( Florence , Venice , Rome) that are not too pricy and have kids activities. Tried looking up online but did not find any or may be I was not looking at the right place. Thanks
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    Velocity 20% bonus points on transfers offer - November 2023 to January 2024

    I transferred some Amex reward points on saturday and the points posted within 15 minutes. However the bonus points are not posted yet , this is the first time I am experiencing delay in points being posted. Did anyone have luck with bonus points from the latest 20% offer ? Thanks
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    Changes to Virgin Australia Lounge Terms

    Were you caught and handed over to VFP ( VA's version of AFP) on reaching your destination ?
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    Newbie

    Welcome to AFF fam @JennyMD Hope you find lots of valuable information here and convert them into points for wonderful trips :)
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    Credit Card Offers HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: Fast-Track to Star Alliance Gold Status

    Yes , after the initial spend criteria is met and SG awarded we need to meet the spend criteria of $60K in the 12 calendar months to retain the star alliance status.
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    How far ahead to book International Flights?

    I would say as soon as your dates are locked in , start looking for the tickets if you have preference for any specific cabin class/itinerary. For the trip to Europe in May 2024 , we booked the tickets early in July 2024 and it was roughly 2K ( not sure if you are looking for reward tickets)...
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    Platinums can now use complimentary upgrade from a Choice fare

    AFAIK the maximum credits you could have at any time is 4 ( as per Velocity rep I spoke to in the past). If you happen to have more than 4 then it will be bonus.
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    BNE Airport tour (proposed when COVID allows) interest thread

    Do we know when even is this scheduled ?
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    VA changed QR Marketed flights

    Agreed , however I checked the tickets in QR app and they are still the same as my initial booking. When checking the same on VA app , the initial leg is missing and the return segment is now 3 legs instead of 2 legs which I will be asking Amex Travel to take up with VA and ask for alternative...
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    VA changed QR Marketed flights

    I have corrected my initial post to indicate VR code but QR metal. Will be contacting Amex Travel Desk to see my options and ask them to confirm the best alternatives that can be provided.
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    VA changed QR Marketed flights

    I have bookings from MEL -- MXP and FCO -- MEL in May/Jun 2024 which I booked on VA flight number though it is a Qatar flight. Now I get a notification that they have changed my flights and instead of 1 stop they have rebooked me on 2 stop itinerary. Let me add one more tangent to the mix , I...
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    Qantas health insurance referral 5000 points

    Hey mate , Are they any good with the extras and payments ; as is do we have to go to a specific dentist/optometrist or they cover any provider.
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    Accor Plus Membership Discussion

    Did you consider the recent offer someone was talking about joining AccorPlus and guaranteed silver membership for around $249 per annum ( regular price of $299 per annum).
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    Waiting time between applying credit card

    It's not more about the overall limit but how keen are you running after credit is what matters. There is a reason it is called credit worthiness :D YMMV
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    New Amex statement credits

    I am also keen to know if the hotel accommodation will trigger the Qantas offer , have some upcoming hotel bookings and will be good to get some $$ back.
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    St George Rewards Signature KrisFlyer Devaluation

    Can someone please suggest how soon are the amplify points posted in your account after the transaction has been out of the pending transactions lists. My outstanding balance and the points balance don't seem to be proportional ( points accumulated ~~ 1.5 times $ spend). Not sure if there is any...
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    Hi Everyone!

    Welcome @Oppai21 ; looks like you are on a roll :) Well the posting of points generally depends on the spend criteria and any minimum duration as stipulated by the cards terms n conditions. As long as you are within the terms and have ticked all the requirements , you should be having all...
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    Changes to Virgin Australia Lounge Terms

    On the flip side , anyone would be wise to assume that once taken out of the lounge the responsibility for any issues arising out of the food you consume would be not VA's problem. Hence I don't think that could be the driver for this , hey I am just saying and I could totally be insane in...
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    Optus Outage - How is it affecting you?

    It's agile ::) adapt and go , deal with the problems later :P which might end up being costly.
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