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It's time we start to address the big issues coming out of our forced isolation. Many we addressed in our recent posts but we will also delve into the vaults.
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How do I get my money back for my holiday? This has been a topic lots of people have asked us about. Read Drew's article on how to get your money back from your credit card. It's the last resort but can work.
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Should I keep my travel credit card? We think it's time to reconsider your cards. Read Milton's story on why there is no point having a card if you cant get your free Virgin or Qantas flights. Make sure you have all your travel refunds back before your cancel.
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Where can I fly to in Australia? One of our favourites hacks is to use Wikipedia to find where you can travel to from each airport. All of a sudden Dubbo, Orange and Moree could be our favourite points redemptions. We have included an image from Wikipedia for Qantaslinks destinations from Sydney.
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When can I travel overseas again? We don't expect to go skiing in Switzerland In January or cycling in Europe in June 2021. Instead read our posts on a trip to Darwin (August is best) or try the Broken Hill to Sydney train.
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Travel Credit Cards - Keep Or Cancel?
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It’s no secret that credit card sign up bonuses are the fastest way to build up your frequent flyer point balance. With 100,000 point bonuses per new card for both Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Velocity being reasonably common, Drew and I have a fair few credit card accounts each. With travel currently prohibited and then curtailed for the foreseeable …
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Rough Guide To Credit Card Disputed Transactions
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The current COVID 19 pandemic is causing holidays to be cancelled. Many readers are asking how to get their money back. Our first suggestion is to negotiate directly with the hotel, airline or travel agent, but if all else fails, and you paid with a credit card, you may be able to recoup your money through the disputed transactions process. …
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Summary - December NYC Highlights & Status Earned
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A second trip to New York in a matter of months was a luxury made possible by the Cathay Pacific New Year Deal. Winter in New York was an opportunity to enjoy the holiday spirit in the Big Apple.Little did I know that a few months later, the worldwide spread of COVID-19 would bring travel around the world to a …
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Rough Guide to Qantas Family Points Transfers
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There's lots to like about Qantas family transfers. I have been using it for years and find it a great benefit of the Qantas program Pros of the Qantas Family Transfers Transfers Are Free Between Family Members While a few programs around the world offer transfers between accounts most charge a fee. American Airlines charge AUD3c per point plus AUD30 …
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Review: Cathay Pacific First Class New York - Hong Kong
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Having flown this route in October via Vancouver, I was keen to review Cathay Pacific First Class on a direct New York to Hong Kong routing. My flight today, the lunchtime CX831 departure, was boarding from Gate 47. Cathay Pacific First Class Review – CX831 New York To Hong Kong Cathay Pacific 831New York (JFK) – Hong Kong (HKG)Friday, December …
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