I'm actually considering the New Zealand return from Sydney on LAN. But I've looked at pricing at it all seems pretty consistent, even for two weeks from now compared to four months. So I think I might hold off for a bit and see whether one of those double status offers that you mentioned come my way.
I renewed my QC this morning as well. $400 as opposed to $345 under my previous corporate scheme, but oh well. If I don't decide to do a run, then I'll just settle for the lounge I suppose and the same extra luggage benefits. But I do like travel, and as I'm still living at home, work full time as a graduate and have little overheads, If I go somewhere I'd prefer to go for a few days than just a one dayer.
Besides. I'd like to keep my points and use them towards my Europe trip with my partner at the end of the year. That's the only reason I considered the NYC run.
Sorry I don't use all the acronyms that you guys use as well. And I should really put this money towards a house or something, hey.