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Property: Pullman Melbourne on the Park Status: Accor Plus - Platinum Room booked: Superior Room Room upgraded/type: Deluxe Executive Room Rate: ~$250 booked via Amex GBT Early check in/late out: Wasn't required Welcome drink: Yes x 2 Welcome gift: Sparkling wine (left at room temp) and...

Property: Movenpick Hotel Hobart Status: Accor Plus -Platinum Room booked: Classic Interior Room Room upgraded/type: Yes, Superior King City View Rate: ~$250 booked via AMEX GBT Early check in/late out: not needed Welcome drink: Yes x 1 Welcome gift: Plate of melted chocolates (which had been...

Property: Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston Status: Accor Plus -Platinum Room booked: Hotel King Room Room upgraded/type: Yes, Executive Studio Rate: ~$200 booked via AMEX GBT Early check in/late out: not needed Welcome drink: Yes x 1 Welcome gift: Legacy Red Wine, Sparkling Water...

Property: Novotel Devonport Status: Accor Plus -Platinum Room booked: Standard Room Room upgraded/type: Yes, Superior Room, Ocean View Rate: ~$220 booked via AMEX GBT Early check in/late out: not needed Welcome drink: Yes x 1 Welcome gift: 2x water, cheese plate and box of Cookies

Property: Movenpick Hobart Status: Accor Plus Platinum Room booked: Classic Room with King Bed Room upgraded/type: Superior Room Rate: $216/night via Amex GBT Lounge: N/A Early check in/late out: Not requested. Welcome drink: Drink voucher. For a pot of beer Welcome amenity: Chocolate plate...

Property: Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Status: Accor Plus Platinum Room booked: Standard Room with Queen Room upgraded/type: One Bedroom Suite Rate: $220/night via Amex GBT Lounge: N/A Early check in/late out: Not requested. Welcome drink: Drink voucher Welcome amenity: Bottle of De Bortoli...

Property: Movenpick Melbourne on Spencer Status: Accor Plus Platinum Room booked: Superior Room Room upgraded/type: Superior Suite Rate: $272/night via Amex GBT Lounge: N/A Early check in/late out: Not requested. Welcome drink: Drink voucher via App. Welcome amenity: Bottle of Sparkling and...

Pretty much next to 0 chance you'd get given a Audi Q7 (J5 class) as an upgrade, so if you're wanting that model I would go and book it, or ask what the upgrade rate is at the desk. The premium full size is actually a Group D (Toyota Camry), so anything chosen bigger than that is a luck draw...

I've just updated the app, looks good - heaps faster then the old app! Hopefully it removes the bug when the flight gets delayed and the mobile BP disappears (seems to be only impacting those who use a corporate TA, but causes pandemonium on the MEL-SYD shuttle)

Property: Sebel Coolangatta Status: Accor Plus Platinum Room booked: King Suite Room upgraded/type: None. Rate: $276/night via Amex GBT Lounge: N/A Early check in/late out: Not requested. Welcome drink: None. Welcome amenity: Two bottles of water + local cheese and biscuits box (seemed a local...

Keep you eye out for reward seats available, the little purple box below the flights (eg: second option) that shows a rewards seat vs points & pay. Etihad, Qatar and Singapore Airlines are the usual common VA options to Europe. Availability is limited so good luck!

Ironically sat next to Aston on a VA J flight from ADL-SYD recently. The crew welcomed him back as a VIP which was awkward as he had no idea what she was talking about and he still got his lunch order placed after me as a VA plat 😇

Just be mindful that Sixt is actually off-airport in Auckland so you'll need to catch a shuttle bus to the location.

Property: Sofitel Brisbane Status: ALL Platinum Room booked: Superior Room 2 double bed Room upgraded/type: Superior Room 2 double bed Free internet: Yes. Free Breakfast: Yes. Early check in/late out: Not needed Welcome drink: Yes 1x. Welcome gift: Sparkling water and chocolates No upgrade...

Property: Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers Status: ALL Platinum Room booked: 1 Bedroom Deluxe Room upgraded/type: 2 Bedroom Deluxe Free internet: Yes. Free Breakfast: Yes. à la carte offering Early check in/late out: Not needed Welcome drink: Yes 1x. Even though there's not really a bar, so it...