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A few years ago, during a DSC promo, I booked 38 trips over a weekend, comprising 100+ flights. Mostly on behalf of FIFO colleagues, though I did squeeze in a few for myself.

Montreux, so Lake Geneva? 1635854968 RF1: Is that a Canadian maple leaf on the sign under the fake palm tree? That would narrow it down.

I called last month to get the annual fee waived and happened to enquire about switching from Qantas rewards to Diners. They said that couldn't be done and would require starting a new application from scratch. I didn't take it any further, but it suggests that the plain card is still available.

Inside the Tardis.

Cone Mountain?

If the guy's apron is to be believed, then it's Pike Place Seattle.

I'd be guesting my 87 year old father-in-law and enquiring as to how my wife might join us.

It's not just the cost, it's the hassle and uncertainty. I've no intention of flying anywhere that requires anything more than proof of vaccination. It might be a long wait, but so be it.

Bog... That rules out Kasimov.

The Briefing has now been updated: Hi Unfortunately you received your Platinum One email from us yesterday that had a technical issue where you couldn't see your personalised details. This has now been resolved and you will be able to see all of your activity below since the introduction...

From the fine print: * The number of flights taken and distances travelled are based on flights on Qantas and our partner airlines from 5 October 2011 to 5 October 2021 where your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number was quoted in the booking. Correct as at 5 October 2021.

Gdansk and Lech Walesa.

ANA currently have a promotion offering 30% off SYD-Japan fares from Dec1 to Aug 31 2022. So from around $3100 SYD-HND in J. Unfortunately though it's restricted to designated email recipients, but perhaps encouraging nonetheless.

FWIW I've just now received an email notification of the change.

Your passport is now used only as a makeshift hygrometer: 25% RH 50% RH 75% RH

That's the easy part. The real problem will be coming up with ever more hyperbolic descriptors.

When you notice that your leather carry-on bag is covered in green mould.

You don't bother renewing your EF subscription. Daily visits to FT and AusBT are now, perhaps, monthly. (AFF has, so far, been spared this ignominy). Sunday nights and Monday mornings are no longer filled with a sense of dread.

Hopefully the FAs won't insist on dimming the windows immediately after take-off.