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Transit in TPE went very smoothly. Transfer from T1 to T2 via train, then rescreening on arrival at T2. The re-screening area was so quiet we actually initially thought we must be in the wrong place as there were no passengers and staff were not immediately visible as they were all sitting down...

Boarding for our MEL-TPE leg was quick and efficient and we pushed back basically on time. The cabin is very tastefully decorated. Not a lot of photos from this leg as we mainly slept. Here’s the menu though. Seats good for sitting but not outstanding for sleeping. No topper offered so found the...

Sadly I think the use of the The House was only for a short time and it’s back to the Marhaba now. Which is a shame as I have always found the Marhaba a bit ordinary.

Arrived at Melbourne Airport at T-4 hours. Sadly the China Airlines check in counters were yet to open. Opened on the dot of T-3 hours. Once checked in all very efficient. The express pass through security was entirely unnecessary as it was very quiet. A quick stop at the TRS office for a claim...

I have certainly heard it sells out these days, particularly on weekends (which is when we are travelling). I just had a quick look at the specific train I have booked and probably around half the seats are already sold, with 11 days to go before travel. So it might be ok or it might not, but...

You can work out what value you are getting per point by dividing the seat cost in cents minus the tax (in this case 23900) by the cost in points, in this case 12000. So for this particular seat you would be getting 1.99 cents value per point. As others have mentioned only you can decide...

Thanks Matt. I am not worried by the itinerary. There’s only one inbound transfer and we arrive around lunch. So yes it’s only 36 hours in Osaka but we’ve been there before and we’re only there really for Universal studios on this visit. ShelleyB-son is a very experienced traveller, manages his...

That’s a shame but we have to get from Osaka to Takayama somehow and even if the scenery isn’t showstopping I am sure the train will still be pleasant. And as we are also doing the bus it should be best of both worlds.

Sorry yes it’s the Kyobashi one, as of course there are plenty in the Mitsui Garden chain.

Thanks. The restaurant does look lovely but a quick look at menus does not give me faith that ShelleyB-son will find much to his taste.

We're now about T-12 days away from our next trip, and I thought I'd try another Trip Report, as I quite enjoyed doing the last one. Late last year we had some points to spare, and having enjoyed our first trip to Japan in 2023 so immensely, were hoping to go again this year. As ShelleyB-son is...

That's fantastic. Saves needing to argue with (likely) multiple agents about adding your new sector, and of course saves any risk of losing seats from delayed re-ticketing. Looks like a great trip.

I am not sure I have any 'wisdom' here, but I think that (c) is likely to apply. I think your stopover is GDN and HEL won't count at all. Here is the definition of stopover in the classic award rules: Stopover' in relation to: (a) an Australian domestic Itinerary, means a break of journey at...

On QF483 SYD-MEL. Boarded by one set of cabin crew but they were not the cabin crew coming to MEL. Captain indicated we were waiting for a very delayed crew from Adelaide (3 hours) who had just landed. Will add the Captain was amusing and it was very well judged to stand up front and give direct...

You are very welcome. Thanks for following along on the journey.

But a great trip awaits! I hope you'll do a trip report.

Thanks! Still working through them all for a photobook. So many photos...

Just to add my two cents. I think you will find more than 2 challenging, but it may be possible. In the last 12 months I have booked (for a family of 3) JAL/Malaysia (MEL-NRT-DPS), Emirates J (MEL-DXB), BA J (DXB-ARN) and and upcoming CI (MEL-TPE-KIX) and a separate CI (NRT-TPE-BNE). However...

Thanks. The zebra foal wanted to get back to mum but really didn’t want to get its hooves wet.

Thanks. We had such a great trip with brilliant memories for us all.