The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[Beano]

Maybe, but I dont think that the ADAD (AusDigitalArrivalDec)/digital arrival card still does not negate immi processing tho.
Even with ADAD, probably will still need to go through the shoulder height first Smartgate reader, that gives out the photo on that thin slip of paper.
Guess Ade could be our guinea tester.
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From the ABF website:
Take the ticket keep the ticket and your Incoming Passenger Card together as you will need these later for Customs and Biosecurity. If you are not successful, go to Manual Passport Control to be manually processed by an Australian Border Force officer.
So if a person has the ADAD on their phone, they might still need the Smartgate ticket.

In New Zealand you can use either a paper card or electronic. In WLG if electronic you need to present your passport for scanning to an Immigration officer. You still need to show the arrival card if you use one.
Now in WLG you have three hurdles, electronic scan, immigration and customs. Previously it was electronic scan and customs, with customs handling the electronic card. Is this progress?

 

[Flyfrequently]

Cannot get my head around Points value per $ - I know upgrading with points trumps bid for upgrades.

Am I better off using 54,000 points for J upgrade 2 pax CNS- MEL or bidding minimal $395?
Data point: I do have a million points am SG
Appreciate your input TIA

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Cannot get my head around Points value per $ - I know upgrading with points trumps bid for upgrades.

Am I better off using 54,000 points for J upgrade 2 pax CNS- MEL or bidding minimal $395?
Data point: I do have a million points am SG
Appreciate your input TIA

54k points should be getting you around $1000 minimum as a return.

However, if you really have no other use for them… might as well apply for an upgrade!

 

[Beano]

54k points should be getting you around $1000 minimum as a return.

However, if you really have no other use for them… might as well apply for an upgrade!

My 250K was worth $1200 on a points plus pay on QF/EK flights. I could have spent 50K as a reward booking on the same trip through JFK at some random time.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Thanks @Beano and @MEL_Traveller Have gone with 54,000 points to upgrade
Looks like 3 seats still available for sale at $1800+ each for QF703 on 10th December.
In August, I paid sub $1k each for QF702 this coming Tuesday.
If upgrade comes through will still leave me with 1,000,000+ points.......for those elusive CR return F fares