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  1. magicpies

    Redemption on Air Canada - booking reference error

    Hi folks, I booked a couple of J reward tickets with Air Canada, however my e-ticket has been exchanged 3 or 4 times since booking as the departure times keep changing. The problem however is that my Air Canada booking reference is still linked(?) to the original e-ticket number and despite...
  2. P

    Pooling with spouse

    Hi all, I've searched high and low and can't seem to find the answer to this question My wife and I are looking to visit Singapore in August. We have managed to book two business seats Syd-Sing via BA on points QFF (given no availability on Qantas). For our return leg, we were looking to use...
  3. Mr H

    Star Alliance Redemption - Open Jaws and Stopovers

    Sorry for starting a whole thread on this but a search turned up no results. I am looking to do a Star Alliance redemption in the far future using KF miles - route: MEL-SIN-ADD-(stop)-JIB ASM-ADD-SIN-MEL ADD - Addis Ababa JIB - Djibouti ASM- Asmara (Eritrea) The MEL-SIN-ADD route could be...
  4. M

    Flybuys dashboard hangs when I click Redeem

    https://experience.flybuys.com.au/my/dashboard Hangs when I click Redeem Please Fix ASAP
  5. T

    30% off Velocity redemption - including business class

    Unfortunately, looks like only for VA metal. T&Cs: Rewards seat Sale: *On sale from 10:01am AEST 5 April 2022 until 10:01 am AEST 13 April 2022 unless sold out prior. For travel from 1 May 2022 until 1 March 2023. The Points values displayed are correct as at 5 April 2022 and are subject to...
  6. R

    KF Redemption Upgrade

    I've got an advantage reward booking in J coming up with SQ to Europe but can see waitlist availability in F from SYD to SIN (there's no F on the second flight). My question is does anyone know if it's possible to upgrade the SYD to SIN leg of the flight to F without cancelling my current...
  7. Maggs

    Seats on Redemption Flights

    I’ve noticed while booking redemption flights , bring able to pick a seat is no longer available on Jetstar flights? Is it me missing something or another change (charge?). Flying recently an extra $10 asked for after being allocated a centre seat. On a three hour flight , I paid.
  8. andye

    BA cuts redemption rates on QR

    From OMAAT. It looks like YQ may be lower too. https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-lowers-qatar-airways-award-rates/ And from TPG, confirmation that can Combine Avios https://www.google.com/amp/s/thepointsguy.com/news/qatar-launches-avios/amp/
  9. H

    How far in advance can I redeem Velocity points for an international flight

    Does anyone know? I can’t find anything on the Virgin website but it looks like I can only book flights using points until the 29 October. when are they released? I have platinum status which has been extended to late October so I am looking at the period after that. I’m not sure if that makes...
  10. C

    Redeem Qantas Voucher

    Hello, We would like to redeem a Qantas voucher issued 2020 for Premium Economy itinerary from Germany via London to Sydney. Qantas office told us we can only book economy class flights with that voucher. Economy tariff 2022 for the same itinerary as 2020 is lower than voucher value. Premium Eco...
  11. I

    Can I redeem Velocity points for international flights for family not including myself?

    I have found an answer to this question on the internet, but from a few years ago so would like to know if it's still the case. The partner airline would be Air Canada, Sydney to Vancouver. Using my Velocity points. Partner and her two children. I have to ask rather than try to book, as I...
  12. S

    Seat Reservations on an international redemption flight?

    Hi All, Hope you can help me out here. TLDR: Can I reserve seats after booking a Velocity redemption flight with Etihad to UK? If so, how? Partner & I are intending to travel to the UK this July. I only have enough velocity points to book one of us via Velocity, the other will be booked...
  13. albatross710

    QF cancelled my JQ redemption but JQ still operating the service

    Last month I took a punt on a quick trip to Bali for Easter assuming Indonesia's quarantine requirements would have eased by then. Appears non-quarantine entry will be available soon, good news. Same day I received a Qantas email advising they had cancelled my booking. I assumed JQ had canned...
  14. Stevo.1702

    Last chance redemption [before dynamic pricing]

    Reportedly the last day before Bonvoy switches to Dynamic Pricing for hotel redemptions. I personally don't think the 'enhancement' is going to be particularly bad but just in case, I just booked our 2023 holiday hotel in Langkawi for next year. It will be interesting to see what redemptions...
  15. Mattg

    Keen to get to Perth? Qantas' Points Plane will get you there 5 minutes after WA border reopens

    Qantas has released seats on an A330 Points Plane from Sydney to Perth departing at 22:15 next Wednesday (2 March). It arrives in Perth at 00:05 on Thursday 3 March, the day of WA's border reopening. Fares are high but every seat is available to book using Qantas points as a Classic Flight...
  16. andye

    Unable to use Amex for Avios redemption

    Have been looking to book LHR-MAN flights so that I can take brother on Man City stadium tour during future trip. Tried to book Avios flight but kept erroring out when went to pay taxes. Called BA last night who said system down and try later However tried this morning, tried to pay with PayPal...
  17. I

    Cost of redemption seat on Air Canada

    A very specific question, I know, but you folk are so smart and we'll informed. I'm looking at flights from Sydney to Vancouver on Air Canada using Virgin points. If buying from Air Canada, a child ticket seems to be 75% of the cost of an adult. Is there a difference when using Virgin points...
  18. J

    Does SIA Elite Gold Status offer an advantage when it comes to redemption bookings?

    Qantas is very explicit in saying that higher tier status gets priority when it comes to redemption bookings. As far as I can find, SIA doesn't exactly specify this for their Elite Silver or Gold tiers. Does anyone know for sure? It's redemption waitlists I am talking about, not regular cash...
  19. mhldn

    Book with Points or use points for Upgrade?

    I am looking to book a multi-city trip with Qantas in July 2022. Itinerary will be 1. Melbourne to Larnaca (Emirates codeshare via Dubai) 2. Larnaca to London (BA to Gatwick) 3. London to Melbourne (Qantas via Singapore) Found the flights at a price I am happy with on Qantas website around...
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