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  1. wandering_fred

    Do I earn Qantas status credits on my MH Econ Flex ticket?

    Similar fare discussion on FT in the BA thread group. The BA "elite commentators" were adamant that "O" class on BA ticketing was ONLY there to enforce the "NEVER refundable" part of the ticket rules. Of course crediting only to BA is a minor issue for them. Sometimes a member of other frequent...
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  3. wandering_fred

    The Qantas Status Run Master Thread

    Status requalification? Something important for serious wandering Fred
  4. wandering_fred

    The Qantas Status Run Master Thread

    Sri Lankan Airlines has some very attractive I class fares ex-KUL at the moment. exSIN fares are very much higher. Round trip to CMB(80 QF SC each way) is less than AU$5/SC. Southern India cities can be added (40 SC each way) without raising the per SC cost much. Open jaw returns may also work...
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    Scams like these

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    Scams like these

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  7. wandering_fred

    Your 2025 year of travel in review

    Number of flights: 14Y 3W 8J Longest: SYD-DEL return Shortest: SIN-KUL Airlines: QF JQ TG MH CX UL new: 6E [Indigo] Total air miles: 56242 New airports: DEL JAI HYD HKT Most interesting: DRW-SIN J upgrade SYD-PER W upgrade Least interesting: 16 hour layover in HKG Five more flights to...
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    Scams like these

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  9. wandering_fred

    The definitive thread on Qantas IT gripes

    I can not say whether the issue can be attributed to the IT section or the operations people. Returning from India I arrived at a time when the most logical flight to PER was QF33, another international flight. This departing from the same international terminal in which I arrived. Check in at...
  10. wandering_fred

    Crazy Expensive Xmas Direct fares to Japan

    For Western Australia, the problem is quickly solved if a OneWorld affiliated airline is desired. There are NO direct flights to Japan on a OW airline to assist your wandering. Fred
  11. wandering_fred

    Jetstar adds Melbourne - Colombo

    Travel via MEL is a bit out of the way for me. An A321XLR from Perth to Colombo would improve the options I have for wandering Fred
  12. wandering_fred

    Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

    The two return flights upgrades came through at T-27. The cabins I was in on the two flights were full. A few others seem to be wandering Fred
  13. wandering_fred

    Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

    The flight flew full in J. The flight onwards to India was full in all classes and included numerous vocal small children. Now the frustration at T-30 for the the return from India J5C5 D5I5 and still no upgrade. The connecting SYD-PER request on QF33 to PremEc is showing T9. Complications...
  14. wandering_fred

    Advice on fare trends for BNE to USA

    Still selected flights on AA in that price range (12 Mar-19Mar) CX via HKG is lower in price. EVA will be cheaper still. Play with google flights to help arrange your wandering Fred
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    Qantas Upgrades - Successes or Failures (post results)

    Red eye flight on QF A330 PER-SYD tonight Flex Y to business at T-60. Still showing J4C3 on EF. Means a good start to the wandering Fred
  16. wandering_fred

    QFF Platinum requesting release of extra Classic Reward seats?

    I apparently tried a "wrong thread" so Admins please delete the post in the WRONG one. I did do a quick search with no help forthcoming. Please blame my poor choice of search parameters if the answer is actually in this thread. International medium haul (India) flight in 6 days: Expert flyer...
  17. wandering_fred

    Oneworld Classic Flight Reward Discussion - The Definitive Thread

    I did do a quick search with no help forthcoming. Please blame my poor choice of search parameters if the answer is actually in this thread. International medium haul (India) flight in 6 days: Expert flyer shows J8 C8 D7 I7 U1 Y9... G0 X9 E0 Status WP Flex Y ticket. Classic reward business...
  18. wandering_fred

    Jetstar Club verdict

    Alas given the flight schedule that is often not an option. with a 5 hour drive to/from airport, adding a hotel one way defeats the benefits of cheap wandering Fred
  19. wandering_fred

    Oneworld Explorer ticketing

    First step: List the cities you have to visit with the dates. 2. Google flights or expertflyer will tell you if you can have a non stop connection (can limit by alliance) and if not where the best connections are. 3. Consider where the interesting side trips are, remembering the maximum stops in...
  20. wandering_fred

    Earn up to 110 Qantas Status Credits on the ground

    The Premium International and Economy International policies do not provide cover for passengers over 65 years of age https://www.qantas.com/gb/en/book-a-trip/travel-insurance/age-limits.html Perhaps QF does not think retirees need SC or are wandering Fred
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