Recent content by ncraigm

I've been impressed with Virgin on the 8 sectors I've taken with them this year. All punctual and without issue, plus the lounges have been pleasant and uncrowded. Compared with the Red Roo who have managed 6 delays in a row and a misplaced suitcase for good measure. And the QP at SYD last night...

I got a call last night asking whether I had accepted the prize (which worried me because I already had). The team wanted to make sure that everyone who won knew what they had to do regarding the form. Also, I asked about logistics for the trip but was told that it'll be next week sometime for...

Thanks. I can't remember exactly what I wrote but it included some references to cancelled trips, Melbourne lockdowns and wanting to fly overseas again after a few years of not really being able to (I get that it was possible but we didn't go anywhere). I didn't use any tag lines (that I can...

I got an email too. No status with Etihad. Not looking forward to the long haul Y but having not been abroad since 2019 we will be taking advantage of their generosity and going to AUH for a few days. Will have to connect on VA from MEL too, so I'm interested to see how they do that with flight...

Was on the Amex live chat earlier and the assistant stated that a new Shop Small promo would start early June. Spend amount would be $10 for a $5 refund. Another 'enhancement' with the move down from the usual $20/$10. I asked why it has been scaled back and got some tripe about it being better...

As a data point I received 7 SCs for a MEL-SYD sector and 15 for SYD-NAN. Both Y Classic Flight Rewards and noted as such alongside the entry in my QFF transaction listing. Flights were QF metal and flight numbers in August 2019, points credited March 2020. Haven't seen an earning table...

I raised this six years ago after a HEL-TLL flight. I earned 17 QF miles and 10 SCs = a very good SC:miles ratio! https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/threads/is-there-a-less-rewarding-flight-in-the-one-world-network.49673/

Just called and no dice re a points bonus. Hold the Gold CC and Plat Edge. A customer since 2000. Seems loyalty counts for nought. Transfer all MR out tomorrow morning after the weekend spend hits and then look to ramp down spend to only supermarkets and petrol.

Sitting in the Lounge now. No bother as a QF WP travelling JQ Y to guest SWMBO and Master in. It’s QF Business marketed, QF staffed and has the QF menu. Lovely space, quiet, clean. Thumbs up.

I'd be keen to know this as flying JQ to DPS next week. I am a QF WP flying JQ Y.

Perfect timing. I was looking for somewhere to meet the British in-laws that had to a) have direct flights from MEL and LON, be a beach destination and have reasonably cheap accommodation (and beer). Fits this perfectly.Now to wait for pricing or award seat loading. Not sure where to find that...

About time Stevens started talking real. Every time someone from the RBA has made a speech in the past two years the AUD has rallied, so to finally see him talking it down is a relief. Bring on 60c.

Kind of what I was suggesting, hence the '/sarc(asm)' tag at the end. We've borrowed like madmen and haven't provided for the rainy day. With the end of the mining boom paying the piper will be especially hard. It won't be inflated away like in the past.

There goes the RBA admitting that inflation is terrible and income is going nowhere. Just in time for Glenn Stevens to sail off into the sunset. Luckily Australians don't have a massive amount of debt to service and our main industries are built on a sustainable employment outlook /sarc. 74...

Keen to know this too. I have taken the EK A380 half a dozen times to avoid the QF B738 and have several upcoming trips to AKL. There has to be capacity as the QF MEL-AKL-MEL flights are always full.