I have a memory that I recently read that the date had been extended from 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2025. So, it was 2024, but they recently extended it to 2025.
They generally refer to the week they are shown. So, you would have been seeing the Week 1 part in the app until Sunday.
If you achieved Week 1, then the Week 2 one will appear in your app, usually mid week.
It's normal.
Nah, they're just running late with the new unsecured lending platform, and were able to get an extension from Citi to use the brand a bit longer.
Given the issues they had with the 86400 migration, they are just being a bit careful.
From Reuters:
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/virgin-australia-appoints-dave-emerson-ceo-2025-03-05/
Dave Emerson is currently Chief Commercial Officer.
Diamond only get club access if they have chosen it as a milestone reward. While IHG are a stingy on allowing people into the lounge, it is a much better experience in the lounge compared to programs where half the hotel seems to have access
I don't see that it matters. You either use less cash, or you use less points. It's a discount (sale) either way.
(Mind you, some of those fares, I'd just pay the cash, and keep my points....)