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freshofftheboat replied to
dwarves on Sydney to Shanghai Pudong from $200 (14-25 July 2024) One Way @ Qantas
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Did you try searching on QF.com?
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AircraftFreight on Sydney to Shanghai Pudong from $200 (14-25 July 2024) One Way @ Qantas
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Then why is it available for booking on QF.com?
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freshofftheboat replied to
AircraftFreight on Sydney to Shanghai Pudong from $200 (14-25 July 2024) One Way @ Qantas
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It's not an error. QF are canning PVG end of July and clearly loads are low. J is selling for 1099 OW.
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muzzheng on Star Alliance Gold Status Effect on Krisflyer Waitlist Priority
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Is this for a paid ticket or an award (points) ticket?
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freshofftheboat replied to
LemonShapedRock on Star Alliance Gold Status Effect on Krisflyer Waitlist Priority
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No. Rule of thumb is that having status will NOT have increased award availability on partner airlines. After all, any home airline would…
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It will have no impact on waitlisting of SQ award flights at all. For revenue (paid) flights, you do get priority if the flight is full,…
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mungas on ANZ Frequent Flyer Black Credit Card: 90,000 Qantas Points & $200 Back ($5,000 Spend in First 3 Months, $425 Annual Fee) @ ANZ
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Me too .... nothing has really come close for QF-branded cards since then!!
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freshofftheboat commented on Lufthansa/Asiana: Algiers to Sydney in Business Class: US$1808 (A$2787) Return @ Momondo
Just be mindful that an Algerian visa may be relatively difficult to obtain (for AUS passport holders). I've heard of several rejections…
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freshofftheboat commented on AmEx Explorer: 100,000 Membership Rewards Points (with $4000 Spend in 3 Months) & $400 Travel Credit, $395 Annual Fee
Ahhh, the good old days when the sign up bonus for this card was 240k points!
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nomnomnom on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
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You can DEFINITIVELY redeem Aeroplan miles after cancelling HSBC card. Be mindful of the 18 month mileage expiration date.
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ozbargainerlife1 on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
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Thats because your Virgin FF number was attached to the booking. In order to get Aeroplan points, you would have to remove the Virgin FF…
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gembel on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
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It can be sometimes difficult to do online, you can change it at the check-in desk/lounge/gate as well.
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freshofftheboat replied to
ozbargainerlife1 on HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card: 50,000 Aeroplan Points ($4,000 Spend in 90 Days), $0 1st Year Fee then $450/Yr @ Air Canada
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Yes, mileage will depend on the fare class purchased.
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freshofftheboat commented on TaylorMade Spider GT Roll Back Silver SB Putter $199 ($179.10 with Code, Was $529) Delivered @ The Golf Clearance Outlet
Still some in stock for WA! Thanks for posting OP! Love me a golf deal
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freshofftheboat commented on 15% off Ultimate eGift Cards (Variable Load, 1 Order Per Customer, Max Value $2,500) @ Giftcards.com.au
DATA POINT Ordered at 1006 (AEST) Transaction Failed Message Money taken from CC (Citi Mastercard) NO invoice sent to e-mail Just received…
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freshofftheboat commented on 15% off Ultimate eGift Cards (Variable Load, 1 Order Per Customer, Max Value $2,500) @ Giftcards.com.au
Datapoint 2x attempts with Citi Mastercard - both failed. No money taken from account.
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No Boeing 737 is able to operate a 12 hour flight. The only ones in QF fleet able to do so are; A330 B789 A380 All well worth upgrading on…
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But were you ever willing to fork out 3k for that flight in the first place? Points are only worth as much as what you're willing to…
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freshofftheboat commented on What is the best Hotel Loyalty Program?
Hyatt Globalist is without a doubt the best top tier hotel status. The program itself is highly engaging, and benefits of Globalist are…
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freshofftheboat commented on Citi Prestige Credit Card: 300,000 Citi Rewards Points ($10,000 Spend in 90 Days), $350 First Year Fee (Save $350)
Datapoint; applied 10pm last night, approved 12pm today. Nil phone calls, nil questions asked. Nice
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freshofftheboat commented on Whose Responsibility Is It to Stack The Airport Security Trays? Yours, or The Airport Staff's?
I stack my tray, and the left over trays of other travellers as well. It encourages the crowd to move down away from the security scanner,…
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freshofftheboat commented on 6 Months Free Uber One Membership for Eligible World & World Elite Mastercard Cardholders @ Uber
Another +1 for CBA Diamond, thanks OP
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scozbargain on $50 Discount on Qantas Return Flights, 12-Month Status Credit Extension for Qantas Frequent Flyers @ Qantas (App Required)
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Gold lounge pass will be for Domestic Business Lounge (which is usually accessible for Platinum and Oneworld Emerald and Business…
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You’d be surprised. When I do my annual comparison, they are generally equal, if not, more pricey than HCF/Medibank et al (for comparable…
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Here is a well explained example (anaesthesia); http://www.pacificanaesthesia.com.au/pa/patients-fees.html
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freshofftheboat commented on Qantas Health Insurance Member? Any Good?
I avoid any NIB backed policy. They don't remunerate doctors appropriately - and these costs are passed onto the patient, increasing your…
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enigma48 on Get Oneworld Alliance Emerald Status (Qantas, Cathay etc) by Purchasing 200,000 Finnair Miles €2575 (~A$4065) @ Finnair Plus
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No you do not get preferential access to QF reward seats as a OW Emerald. It is exclusive for QF Elite members.
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ANA (NH) currently operate their Boeing 787-9 on their SYD route. This has a staggered Business class configuration, not the Room (which…
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JuryWheel on 20% Bonus Velocity Points Transfer Offer (Nov 2021) @ Velocity Frequent Flyer
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Broad question, depends whether you have a redemption in mind. There are sweet spots in each airline’s reward chart. Keep in mind:…
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