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| Thread ID: 113942 | 2010-11-11 05:53:00 | Airpoints | lakewoodlady (103) | PC World Chat |
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| 1151996 | 2010-11-11 05:53:00 | Anybody on here have Airpoints? I am thinking of quitting the scheme as I can't see myself doing a lot of flying in the near future, or even in the far future for that matter. I have only a few points and paid $50 to join the scheme last year. Now Air NZ want an annual fee of $20 as well. :annoyed: LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1151997 | 2010-11-11 05:57:00 | Anybody on here have Airpoints? I am thinking of quitting the scheme as I can't see myself doing a lot of flying in the near future, or even in the far future for that matter. I have only a few points and paid $50 to join the scheme last year. Now Air NZ want an annual fee of $20 as well. :annoyed: LL After 6 years the boss and I may get a flight to OZ next year. |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 1151998 | 2010-11-11 06:17:00 | Even when one has the points, its blody hard to use them. The airlines make sure of that. I have over 250000 QANTAS FF pts and it is well nigh impossible to get outbound and return flights that are convenient. To add insult to injury QANTAS actually e-mailed me and suggested why don't I take a break in the US - I tried, couldn't get an outbound and return flight within 3 months of each other. We are going to Europe next year, we have it on good advice that the only way to use FF points to schedule that suits you, is to book outbound on Business class, and buy a return ticket. they are just a rip off - We normally do is Fly Emirates now, driven by the 30KG baggage limit and the fact that one can usually get a good deal - which is non existant on QANTAS, and just as bad on Air NZ. |
KenESmith (6287) | ||
| 1151999 | 2010-11-11 06:21:00 | I don't personally ... but a couple of friends have points tied in with their credit card and transfer all money they need into the credit card account each month thereby gaining the "points". The bank I used sent me something about their version, the only difference was the interest rate ... a few percent higher. It's OK if you're good with budgeting and can keep your credit card in the black for 95% of the time. Not sure about fees either, but because we have our mortgage with the same bank, we pay no fees. Work out what you pay for with cash and EFTPOS .... see what points you'd get over a year using a credit card for ALL purchases. |
SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1152000 | 2010-11-11 06:31:00 | I don't personally ... but a couple of friends have points tied in with their credit card and transfer all money they need into the credit card account each month thereby gaining the "points". The bank I used sent me something about their version, the only difference was the interest rate ... a few percent higher. It's OK if you're good with budgeting and can keep your credit card in the black for 95% of the time. Not sure about fees either, but because we have our mortgage with the same bank, we pay no fees. Work out what you pay for with cash and EFTPOS .... see what points you'd get over a year using a credit card for A LL purchases. Yes, I had a look into the credit card thing, but it appears there are only a select few you can link to airpoints. And they have very high annual fees. I have emailed Air NZ and asked how I can "unjoin" them, and what happens to my account. LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1152001 | 2010-11-11 06:52:00 | Even when one has the points, its blody hard to use them. The airlines make sure of that. I have over 250000 QANTAS FF pts and it is well nigh impossible to get outbound and return flights that are convenient. To add insult to injury QANTAS actually e-mailed me and suggested why don't I take a break in the US - I tried, couldn't get an outbound and return flight within 3 months of each other. We are going to Europe next year, we have it on good advice that the only way to use FF points to schedule that suits you, is to book outbound on Business class, and buy a return ticket. they are just a rip off - We normally do is Fly Emirates now, driven by the 30KG baggage limit and the fact that one can usually get a good deal - which is non existant on QANTAS, and just as bad on Air NZ. I am with Qantas have a bad feeling re getting a satisfactory deal. My Oz mate would die b4 using Qantas,for varios reasons. He is a confirmed Singapore girl man. |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 1152002 | 2010-11-11 06:58:00 | I am with Qantas have a bad feeling re getting a satisfactory deal. Personally ... I would be more concerned about finding a Quantas plane that has all engines working :D |
SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1152003 | 2010-11-11 07:14:00 | Yes, I had a look into the credit card thing, but it appears there are only a select few you can link to airpoints. And they have very high annual fees. I have emailed Air NZ and asked how I can "unjoin" them, and what happens to my account. LL airnz.custhelp.com To close your Airpoints account, you can submit your request here or contact us on 0800 737 000. You will need to state your Airpoints membership number and PAC (Personal Access Code). With terminating your Airpoints membership, all Airpoints Dollars will be removed from your account. Please note that if you wish to reactivate your account at a later date, the Airpoints joining fee of $50.00 will apply |
Safari (3993) | ||
| 1152004 | 2010-11-11 08:07:00 | Many thanks for that Safari. LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1152005 | 2010-11-11 08:37:00 | We have only used them once, following a trip to UK. We flew Thai Airways and it was only with the help of a friend, who is a travel agent and had organised the UK trip, that we were able to use the points for a trip to Aussie later. That was years ago. Since then we've never bothered with them, knowing the hassles. |
Marnie (4574) | ||
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