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    Buy Avios Iberia Plus Points, up to 60k max / ~12.5 euro per 1k

    As per the title: https://m.groupon.es/deals/ga-avios-iberia-2Buy Avios Iberia Plus Points, up to 60k max / ~12.5 euro per 1k... I noticed this on LoyaltyLobby. There is a Flyer Talk thread also. I have bought 10k points (enough for 2 short haul OW economy tickets). Coupons redeemed OK...
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    Citi to Hhonors promotion: 2HH points per 1 Citi point until 17 Jan

    Citi and Hilton are teaming up for a promo that might make it reasonable value to convert citi points for Hhonors redemptions (usually it's terrible value). Details pasted below from the citi rewards site: GET DOUBLE POINTS WITH HILTON HHONORS™ Transfer your Citi Rewards Points to Hilton...
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    Latest Velocity BP Fuel Offers

    Just signed up for quadruple points on a refuel between now and end of July (8p/L). Might be targeted I think.
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    Ashes 2015

    Rogers looking well set. Nothing like experience away from home. And yes, the title should read Ashes 2015. Typo.
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    Fare class earning calculator online http://www.wheretocredit.com

    Where to Credit?? It's still under development but if you plug in your carrier and fare class, this site spits out a list of partners to which you can credit the miles, and the number of miles awarded.
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    Small business and CC surcharges

    Here is a recent article from SMH about the impact of cc surcharges. Offers a broad range of views from the sector, but in general there isn't much "news". Some hard figures on the lowest fees (as low as 0.25% for high volume businesses) charged by banks to businesses for cc payments is...
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    J SYD / MEL - LAX return low $5k AUD

    Getting these prices for a variety of airlines (VA QF UA DL) for March dates for a trip I'm looking to book. I'm in BNE and need specific BNE-LAX VA flights to travel with family who already have award seats booked so would need to position to SYD. I can get ITA matrix to price out a 2 day...
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    merchant costs / surcharges, spending and CC debt patterns

    Here is a little blog post from a banking industry analyst. If you are the average transacting consumer you "just about break even" with a rewards card. If you are the average debt revolver you are costing yourself about $1000 per year(!). I would suggest most on AFF come out ahead, as we are...
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    15% off parking Brisbane Airport ('til Sept 21)

    SAVE15 code, 15% off booking for first 500 bookings via the portal. BNE terminal parking website https://attendant.bne.com.au/public/flow.htm
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    VinoMofo referral

    Here is my referral link for VinoMofo if anyone would like $25 credit for signing up (I also get $25). https://vinomofo.com/signup/d5f420bf
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    Jetstar vs Virgin (with 2-for-1, 10% code and 5% entertainment book offers)

    I have booked for four passengers (2 adults, 2 kids) to travel BNE-CNS-BNE on Jetstar happy hour sale tickets. Cost (including two checked bags, basic seat selection, but no plus bundle) is ~$660. Have not yet BPAY'ed to confirm tickets. Was wondering about the price differential for VA...
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    first time airbnb booking

    Just made my first air bnb booking today. Apartment in Melbourne's South Bank for next year. Amazing value compared to chains. Will wait to see if reality lives up to description and photos. This is a work trip and usually I'd try to book a hotel with a big points bonus but I've got the family...
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    Grab every last point, but don't become a victim...

    So, here's an article which fleshes out something that has been well-known for a while: spending on cards lessens a consumer's perceived purchase pain. The psychology of making purchases with cash and credit - Talking Shop - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) What can one...
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    Renting passenger van in Italy - help me decide...

    Hi all. I'm the designated driver for 2 grandparents, 2 parents and 2 kids on an upcoming Italian 11 day Umbria trip. Staying in a country villa. Flying in and out of FLR. Have booked 2 rentals, now time to cancel one. Chrysler voyager auto for 1030 euro through Budget (independently...
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    Prospective status review?

    Hi VFF, I currently hold gold status with Velocity, and with one more return flight (already booked) I should qualify for Platinum by mid March. However, I think the review date will occur after I leave Los Angeles. I would love to get a chance to see the new Platinum lounge at LAX. If I...
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    infant reward seat

    Hello MH flyers, anyone have any experience getting an award ticket for an infant via Enrich? You can't book online i think. If you managed to get one, how did you go about it? Thanks in advance...
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    oodles.com.au and priceline.com

    Looking at getting a car fora week in Hobart in Jan. Tried using a few codes with Hertz and Europcar and they were coming back over 500 dollars for a standard or full size. Netflights gave a similar price. Checked oodles.com.au and found a price with Thrifty of 350 (high LDW but pretty sure...
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    four stays to hhonors gold

    Now that the free route to hh gold is closed, I have done a bit of research and found a 4 stay / 9 day offer. It's meant to be for Carlson Wagonlit customers but i think anyone can register. Receiving positive reviews at other sites...
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    minor reductions in Qantas credit card surcharges

    Qantas cuts debit card surcharge to $2.50 and credit card fee to $7 | News.com.au Hardly earth shattering, Qantas has announced minor reductions in some card surcharges. Personally I think this is an ambit position ahead of any possible regulatory move against such charges.
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    CX business class - Japan to North America

    Japan to many North American ports, approx 3000aud return, includes overnight in Hong Kong. Business class fare Slightly cheaper than Taipei, and maybe easier to position for some. Found the fare at flyer talk.
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