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Does anyone have any tips on ways to politely request a status extension? What type of things help bolster the request? Do they care about past travel in earlier years? (I havent travelled much in 2023). I have a few upcoming domestic trips in the works - my work will book Economy flex fares ...

Can anyone recommend a good, durable briefcase for travel? Ideally something modern looking, durable and not leather... But it's for business travel, so it can't be a 'too casual' messenger bag look. Ideally I'm looking for something with space for a water bottle, pass through loop, and...

Any good FF fathers day ideas for an aging baby boomer dad, who is no longer a status chaser, but would still appreciate a few nice items to look forward to using on his European J trips?

Minister for Qantas Catherine King crashes on take-off Joe Aston certainly isn't letting up on Qantas yet - this time he's getting stuck into the Minister too. Personally I think he's right on the money - it's beyond acceptable what AJ got away with at taxpayers expense by spooking, lobbying...

I have a virgin flyer card, and I thought that one of the perks was lounge passes each year? I can't find where these would be located.. Am I missing something? Do I need to request them somehow? Am I not eligible because I am Gold? #confused

Has anyone done this regularly? Do you think it's worth it? Does the 'holiday vibe' make up for the lost redemption value (as compared with if you had used the points for a J classic reward). It seems as though the redemption value is pretty consistently around 8 cents per point, when...

Hi, for those Gold members who selected the Europcar membership option, how long after making your selection did your status get upgraded with Europcar? In the Velocity email it says it can take up to 20 days for Europcar to email you, but that seems really long??! Is the actual wait time...

I had a cancelled return leg on a previous booking, which I exchanged for a travel credit. After a nightmare period of dealing with the Qantas call centre, and compromising my itinerary, I used it to book a new return flight via same destinations and I thought that I finally had everything...

Hi My partner flew an EK flight on EK metal approx one month ago. I think at the time she quoted her QF ff number. But the points have not posted to the QF account yet. In the meantime she has changed her mind and would like to credit to skywards. When we tried to claim miles on the Skyward...

Hi there, So I was looking to book a Flex ticket on Qantas (QF codeshare on EK metal) over Christmas period, and when checking the terms and conditions... I noticed a nice little Xmas gift from AJ - $500 cancellation fee. "Cancellation (including no show) Before departure: Except where no show...

Hi there, anyone have any experience of trying to claim for damaged baggage that you only noticed later on? We flew EK into SIN, with an overnight stay and transfer to a Scoot flight the next morning because EK and Qantas couldn't get us onto a flight back to Aus. We were ridiculously tired...

Hi there, I have an overnight stopover in Changi, T1, staying at hotel outside airport in Changi. I'll have my hands full with lots of family luggage. The Changi airport website seems to be indicating that the T1 luggage storage service is currently not in operation...

I am flying Scoot soon with my family from Changi to Aus (Disclaimer: not by choice!). I have paid for the fare with the inclusive Scoot 'meals'. My partner has already stated that she refuses to eat it, and if the meals turn out to be anything like Air Asia meals I will probably struggle to eat...

Does anyone have experience travelling on Scoot with infants/children? I can't figure out from their T&Cs whether additional child/infant items (e.g. prams/strollers) can be included as part of your checked baggage KG allowance with a child's ticket - i.e. you are allowed a checked bag plus a...

Hi 😊 I'm currently visiting family in Europe and need to change my family's QF economy return flights on EK metal, due to medical appointments. 3 pax, QF silver. Currently due to return to MEL on 14 Sep from LIS, but was hoping to change to 22 Sep or a few days after. I can't see any...

Hi, I keep getting my Amex payment denied on terminals - every time I use the card, tap and insert options dont work, so I end up having to swipe. It asks my pin, and once I enter the pin (which I am pretty sure is correct), the payment is denied and it says something like 'no contract'. This...

Question - is there a thread or FAQ anywhere which lists under what scenarios you need to call Qantas for your booking? I'm looking to book a very tentative booking for a big family trip with toddlers on EK or BA through the Qantas website, probably with cash no rewards, but Ive heard so many...

Hi, Im looking at booking a family trip in EK economy (either flex or flex plus). The current website is a bit confusing - when you look at the fare, for FLEX it says "Change fees = restricted". But then when you click on the restricted icon, the detail text says: "No Charge. No show Penalty...

Hi all, Not sure if there is already a thread on this... I am curious as to what people do for a living - what are all the different varied and interesting jobs that people do to earn frequent flyer status - and do you enjoy it? Personally I've been working in government project management for...

What will the changes mean for Qantas Club? Do you think they are planning to remove QC lounge access in DXB? For me this would really devastate the value of QC..