Penguin

Penguin

Member since 22 Apr 2014

Activity

  • 10 Total posts
  • 4 Discussion comments
  • 0 Discussions started

Frequent flyer programs

  • Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
  • Cathay Pacific - Asia Miles

Hotel loyalty programs

  • 1865
  • InterContinental Hotels Group - Priority Club - Gold Elite
  • Accor A|Club - Platinum
  • Starwood Preferred Guest - Gold Preferred
comments

  • Citibank backs down on changes to credit card frequent flyer rates

    Nov 05, 2015, 11:28 AM

    i have 200k......i guess it's time to look for another card

  • Citibank backs down on changes to credit card frequent flyer rates

    Nov 05, 2015, 11:25 AM

    count me in on the letter as well, i have 200k points with citi prestige and am really annoyed that i received no notification about this

  • What makes a great hotel executive lounge?

    Apr 03, 2015, 01:22 AM

    Club L in Langham Place Mongkok HK has an awesome lounge for views, food, alcohol and working. Wireless is free and fast too fir those staying in club rooms throughout the hotel. Situated on the 35th floor, it has awesome views on either side of the hotel.

  • Dec 28, 2014, 02:11 PM

    Last night the lounge was quite full. The carpet was dirty and food scraps all over the floor. They also ran out of hot food. Amex need to hire more staff in the lounge to clean and replenish food during busier periods. Any others have experiences?

  • China: visa-free stopovers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu

    Nov 18, 2014, 11:44 PM

    I was stopped at check in and told that HK and Macau didn't count. The only way they would let me check in to a flight was if I held a valid China travel visa. Only option they gave me was to apply for an express visa which cost $1400HKD and had to wait a whole day so had to rebook my flight as w...

  • China: visa-free stopovers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu

    Nov 18, 2014, 07:48 PM

    No, HK and Macau do not count as a "third country". I found this out the hard and expensive way as i had to wait an extra day in hk and pay almost $200 for an express visa into china. if i had flown in directly from bkk then i would have been ok.

  • Qantas Frequent Flyers get 20% off food, drinks at IHG hotels

    Sep 11, 2014, 01:41 PM

    wish i had known earlier....was at crowne plaza changi last thursday and should have flashed my QF card 

  • Any recommendations for airport to hotel limo transfer in Hong Kong ?

    May 04, 2014, 04:35 AM

    I always stay at Langham Place Mongkok and they have Limo transfer service available....always by Merc S class or a luxury van when more than 3 people.

  • What type of computer do you travel with?

    May 02, 2014, 12:52 AM

    Acer Aspire S7 10.6in, i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 1kg, 1920x1080 Multi gesture touch screen, backlit keyboard, second bulky battery. Sexy and functional, I love mine. It's even got enough grunt to run some VMs. This ultrabook is under-rated.

  • SYD-BKK Business class QF vs EK.

    Apr 22, 2014, 12:35 AM

    I travel this route all the time and have tried both airline offerings. QF cabin is better for sleeping, service is a bit hit and miss on EK. EK lounge is better than QF lounge, EK also offer limo service for first/business passengers. This means Holden Statesman/Caprice transfers in Syd, and Mer...