u/AffectionatePie1042

With mid-year approaching fast, I need to burn through my $200 Local Dining Credit before the next redemption period logic shifts. For those in Sydney or Melbourne, have you noticed any new additions to the curated restaurant collection this month that are actually worth the booking hassle? I'm trying to avoid the usual Chris Lucas venues this time around- hit me with your best hidden gems that seamlessly trigger the credit.

I’m still trying to process the announcement that from October 1, 2026, additional/supplementary cardholders are getting their Priority Pass memberships completely deleted. Previously, having my partner as an additional cardholder meant we both had independent airport lounge access globally, which practically justified the heavy $1,450 annual fee. Now that the primary user just gets a single guest pass and the supplementary user gets locked out, the couples-travel value of this card has completely fallen off a cliff. For those who got the Platinum card specifically for family or partner travel perks, are you actively planning to cancel or downgrade to the Green or Explorer card before your next renewal statement hits?

I caught myself almost upgrading a hotel purely because I’d “earn more points”. At what point does the points game actually save money versus just encouraging spending?

I just went to send a medium satchel and realized the fuel surcharge has hit 12% for May (up from 4.8% last month). I'm hearing it might hit 19.5% in June. Is it even worth selling on eBay/Marketplace right now when the shipping cost is nearly half the item's value? Is anyone else seeing "Delivery Fees" on their online orders being adjusted after checkout because of these monthly surcharge spikes?

The partnership launched on April 30. Apparently, we can earn ALL points on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders in select markets (France, USA, and hopefully Australia soon). If you’ve linked your accounts: is the earn rate actually worth the effort (e.g., 1 point per $2), or is it like the old Qantas partnership where the points take three months to actually hit your "Limitless" dashboard? Also, does an Uber ride count as "Activity" to stop your points from expiring?

Do you actually get upgraded or is it hit or miss? Does it depend on location and timing.