SpeedyPete

SpeedyPete

Member since 07 Sep 2017

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  • 4 Total posts
  • 4 Discussion comments
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Frequent flyer programs

  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer
  • Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Hotel loyalty programs

  • Accor A|Club - Silver
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  • Is airline lounge membership tax deductible?

    Mar 15, 2023, 03:10 PM

    The ATO advice is a little baffling. Say you buy a three-year Qantas Club membership. The cost would normally be claimed in the year that the expense is paid. How do you know how much to claim when you don't know what proportion of your future travel over the next three years (involving Qantas lo...

  • Emirates First Class: Photo Tour of Emirates' First Class Suite [Images]

    Nov 13, 2017, 06:53 PM

    Flying DXB to Madrid in First next April. Fingers crossed it's as classy as this.

  • No frequent flyer upgrades in renewed Qantas+Emirates partnership

    Sep 07, 2017, 08:54 AM

    Thought so, but worth an ask. Bit frustrating not to be able to use Q points to upgrade a flight with a QF number bought from Qantas on their website. Not much point buying codeshare flights, I guess - may as well go direct to Emirates website. 

  • No frequent flyer upgrades in renewed Qantas+Emirates partnership

    Sep 07, 2017, 12:32 AM

    I understand that I can use Qantas points to 'buy' an Emirates flight in any class (subject to availability) but I can't use QF points to upgrade a purchased ticket. What about codeshare flights? I plan to fly SYD-DXB-Barcelona next year. I can book Emirates flights on the QF website with QF flig...

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  • Emirates Paid Upgrades

    Feb 08, 2019, 04:57 PM

    Last month, I flew EK from SYD to DXB on Qantas points. On checking in, I asked about paying for an upgrade. I was told to ask when onboard. I did so, and was told the upgrade would cost US$2,200. I was happy to stay in Economy.

  • Emirates A380 First Class - Just upgrades or actual bookings?

    Mar 24, 2018, 11:18 AM

    I'm flying DXB-Madrid next month in F, using QFF points. I have a seven hour layover in DXB from midnight after flying (in Business) from Sydney. Does anyone know if there are sleeping facilities in the DXB lounge (ideally with a wake-up call!)? Any suggestions on best way to spend that period?

  • Can I access chaffeurdrive flying EK in F on a QFF award booking Mel to Sin?

    Nov 09, 2017, 12:22 AM

    I've used Qantas points to fly on Emirates from Syd-DXB (Business Class) and DXB-Madrid (First), and Rome-DXB-SYD (Business) next April/June. Does this qualify me for a transfer at either end?Any tips, or any good or bad seats to book/avoid?

  • Type of car used for complimentary Emirates limo in Bangkok

    Oct 14, 2017, 01:27 PM

    I'm flying Emirates in Business Class from SYD to Madrid and Rome to SYD next year. Does Emirates provide limo transfers in Australia? Any seats to avoid in Business on the A380?

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