Wozza
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- Jul 30, 2015
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Planning to make a short trip back for my brother's wedding in the UK. Regular AFF contributor, mostly in the wine forums, with a definite need to travel. Time poor and travel knowledge poor - happy to pay the smart AFFer who suggests the flights I book.
Travelling:
Just me, an adult PAX, with no special needs.
Travel dates:
Ideally, 20 Nov 2018 to 27 November 2018. But, I'm flexible, provided I'm in the UK on 23 and 24 November.
Network:
VA (gold, having just lost platinum). I currently have 130,000 VA points after spending 500,000 (badly) in 2017
Preferences:
- Business class (or above, but not that fussed).
- VA partner airline that earns me VA status credits (the more, the merrier as I try to get back to VA Plat).
- Or, as a left of field, a crazy cheap business or first class fare with a non-VA partner that's too good to pass up.
- Ideally, SYD to LHR. But, I'm flexible and happy to do a domestic trip in Aus or Europe, or a status run, if I get a better deal (cheaper price, higher class, award seat availability, more status credits, etc.).
- the more direct (less stop overs) the better. But again I'm flexible as I have good lounge access and time on my hands (without the family this time) if the right class and fare warrant more hours travelling.
- Best value for money / points. Happy to use my points. And I may be tempted to sign up to some other quick deals like new credit cards if I need more points.
The brief is pretty wide and flexible. And I'd be grateful for your help and suggestions.
Cheers, Wozza
Travelling:
Just me, an adult PAX, with no special needs.
Travel dates:
Ideally, 20 Nov 2018 to 27 November 2018. But, I'm flexible, provided I'm in the UK on 23 and 24 November.
Network:
VA (gold, having just lost platinum). I currently have 130,000 VA points after spending 500,000 (badly) in 2017
Preferences:
- Business class (or above, but not that fussed).
- VA partner airline that earns me VA status credits (the more, the merrier as I try to get back to VA Plat).
- Or, as a left of field, a crazy cheap business or first class fare with a non-VA partner that's too good to pass up.
- Ideally, SYD to LHR. But, I'm flexible and happy to do a domestic trip in Aus or Europe, or a status run, if I get a better deal (cheaper price, higher class, award seat availability, more status credits, etc.).
- the more direct (less stop overs) the better. But again I'm flexible as I have good lounge access and time on my hands (without the family this time) if the right class and fare warrant more hours travelling.
- Best value for money / points. Happy to use my points. And I may be tempted to sign up to some other quick deals like new credit cards if I need more points.
The brief is pretty wide and flexible. And I'd be grateful for your help and suggestions.
Cheers, Wozza