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.
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.
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.
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.
https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/health/how-queensland-healths-superspreader-house-party-stuffup-happened/news-story/14b24c0f91a62ee53b27d9995ad62767
News.com.au understands the mix-up occurred after Queensland Health officials went to visit the man at his home on Saturday morning to...