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danielc - really appreciate the detailed post... I was wondering why Southwest wasn't showing on google! I've used them before and they were excellent on every occasion (basic, no frills, perfect for short trips with checked luggage). I'm currently too far out to use their booking tool but I can...

Thanks mate, I have started using google, very quick and easy to use tool - never used it before for flights if you can believe! :) If I catch AA will have to try my luck with the lounge dragons!

Good evening all, I was seeking some advice - at the end of 2024 (Xmas + New Year) I had the following proposed itinerary for my daughters and I within North America: New York – Toronto – Houston – Phoenix – Los Angeles I am flying into JFK from Japan, and flying out of LAX back to Japan...

Yes all continuous, no real sleep, just naps on the various planes.

Breakdown as follows: > Classic Reward Flight (PER-SYD-OOL) + (OOL-MEL-PER) was AUD 149 + 40,600 points. > Business Class Flight (OOL-MEL-AKL Return) was AUD 1,687.

I completed the DSC status run to Auckland last weekend. Thought I’d share my overall experience: PER-SYD [15 SC + 15 SC] (Classic reward flight, with PC membership) SYD-OOL [7 SC + 7 SC] (Classic reward flight, with PC membership) OOL-MEL [60 SC + 60 SC] (Business class DSC promotion) MEL-AKL...

Ade, thanks for the feedback - time to make some new friends!! :D

I've always had difficulty securing Reward seats between PER and SIN. If I go via SIN I pay the Y class fare on QF to get me and family to SIN and then use rewards seats in J or Y from SIN to North America / Asia / Europe. (Hence pre-COVID we always used CX via HKG where availability even in...

Thanks Quickstatus. Budget is around the EUR500-600 so covers most hotels other than a few 5 stars. Kohinor quoted the highest pricing by far at EUR750 per night which is a bit too expensive for me.

Yes I'm always honest no issues there... In the past I have received some good hearted laughter from immigration officials in places like BKK and BKI with the old MH status runs.

For me this is the shortest turnaround time on the ground for any status run, so first time not getting a cheap hotel (or being in the air during the flight). I might just do the golf... I'm a terrible golfer so can kill time, get my steps in, and improve my driving. :D 1681089559 Thanks -...

Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks luxury-lizard, thats good advice... I will lock in accommodation within the next 48 hours. Yes in relation to the returning guests policy, we found that upon departure from Alpenland (Obergurgl) and Arc-En-Ciel (Gstaad) they gave us vouchers including priority if we returned the following...

In Obergurgl, Austria, we stayed at Hotel Alpenland (halfboard) which was absolutely fantastic. Modern property, proper ski in ski out, family run service was excellent, breakfast and dining (3 course + buffet comprising salads, breads. cheeses, etc) was great and varied, plus washer and dryer...

Good evening everyone! I have decided to do the status run to AKL over a weekend (eight flights in 48 hours from PER, reliving my youth by status running like the old days! :cool: ) and had a question regarding overnight stay... I will arrive in AKL from MEL at 12:30 am, but then return flight...